Cash Flow

Breakeven Occupancy

Occupancy level at which EGI exactly covers operating expenses plus debt.

Reviewed 9 August 2026 by Keiron Brown, Founder & Editor, CalculateRealEstateROI · Educational estimates only — not investment, financial, tax, or legal advice

Plain-English explanation

Lower breakeven = more margin of safety in a downturn.

Examples

Property breakeven at 78% occupancy vs 92% market occupancy = healthy.

Common mistakes

Ignoring breakeven occupancy when comparing pro formas.

Breakeven Occupancy

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