Turnover Scope Cost Calculator

Turnover scope varies by wear level.

Paint cost

Clean cost

Carpet cost

Minor repairs

Appliance repairs

Total turn cost

$1,950

How the math works

Sum categories. Category classifies severity.

$850 + $225 + $450 + $275 + $150 = $1,950 turn — normal. Portfolio 250 × 35% × $1,950 = $170k/yr.

How to Use

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Enter minor repairs.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Normal turn cost?

Garden multifamily: $1,200-2,500 average. Urban Class A: $1,800-4,000. Light touch (short tenancy, clean): $800-1,500. Heavy (damage, smell, deep wear): $3,500-8,000+. Plan average for portfolio budget.

Common scope?

Paint full apartment: $800-1,500 (1-2 bed). Clean: $150-350. Carpet: $300-1,000 (repair/replace). Appliances inspection/repair: $100-400. Minor repairs: $100-500. Touch-ups vs full: major cost difference.

Optimizing?

Standardize colors (no custom). Pre-ordered materials. In-house crews for high-volume. Vendor bid process for outsourced. Templates for scope. Track actual vs budget. Typical operators save 15-30% by systematizing.

What does competitive benchmarking look like?

Pull 3-5 comparable properties or units in your submarket from CoStar, Yardi, CIM, or your local broker. Normalize by unit type, class, and age. Your outputs should fall within one standard deviation of the comp-set mean. Outliers are either opportunities or warning signs — dig into why. Monthly benchmarking keeps your portfolio on-market and pricing sharp.