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Turnover Vendor Cost Calculator

Vendor cost for unit turns drives operating margin for SFR and multifamily.

Paint cost per turn

Carpet/flooring per turn

Cleaning per turn

Repair per turn

Turns per year

Annual vendor spend

$7,400

Cost per turn

$1,850

Paint % of turn

0.5%

How the math works

Per turn = paint + flooring + clean + repair. Annual = per turn × turns.

$850 + $400 + $325 + $275 = $1,850 per turn × 4 turns = $7,400 annual vendor spend.

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How this calculator works

What this page estimates

This Turnover Vendor Cost Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for turnover vendor cost. Vendor cost for unit turns drives operating margin for SFR and multifamily. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.

Calculation approach

The calculator applies the standard relationship implied by the inputs, then formats the answer so it can be checked and reused. For finance tools, the most important step is using consistent units, rates, time periods, and assumptions before comparing the result with another calculator or outside quote.

Example workflow

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How to interpret the turnover vendor cost result

Best use

Use the result as a planning number for comparing payments, rates, returns, tax reserves, or cash-flow choices before you request a quote or make a commitment.

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How to Use

Enter paint cost.
Enter carpet/flooring cost.
Enter cleaning cost.
Enter repair/maintenance cost.
Enter annual turn count.
Read total vendor spend per year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What drives paint cost per turn?

Unit size: studio $300-600, 1BR $500-900, 2BR $800-1400, 3BR $1100-1900. Full-wall repaint vs spot touch-up: full is 2-3x. Ceiling paint conditional ($150-300 add). Trim refresh ($100-200 add). Most institutional operators cycle full repaint every 2-3 turns and spot-paint in between. Color: use 1-2 standardized 'turnover white/beige' SKUs to enable bulk pricing from Sherwin-Williams or Benjamin Moore.

Carpet replace vs clean?

Replace when pet damage, heavy stains, or carpet age >7 years. Clean when cosmetic only and age <5 years. Replacement cost: $3-6/sqft installed. Deep clean: $150-400. A 1200 sqft SFR carpet replacement = $3600-7200, a clean = $250-350 — 10x difference. Many operators are switching to LVP (luxury vinyl plank) for a 15-20 year lifespan and zero deep-clean cost, paying $5-9/sqft once.

Typical cleaning spend?

Studio: $125-250. 1BR: $175-350. 2BR: $250-450. 3BR: $325-600. Deep cleans run 1.5x standard. Post-construction or pet-heavy adds 25-50%. Institutional operators use portfolio service contracts (The Cleaning Authority, Molly Maid, local bulk operators) for 10-20% discount on volume. Budget 0.5-1 hour per bedroom plus 1 hour for kitchen + bath.

What about repair/maintenance turn cost?

Average 1-2% of unit annual rent. $1500/mo unit = $180-360 avg repair cost per turn. Drivers: drywall damage, appliance service, plumbing leaks, HVAC filter, screens, blinds, closet hardware. Periodic large items (water heater replace, appliance replace, HVAC overhaul) amortized over 5-8 turns. Institutional operators track turn cost per unit per year and target <4% of gross rent as a KPI.