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Written by Leyla YıldızAbout 2 min read

How to assess a rental investment in Altıntaş: from tenant profile to net income

Assess rental investment through annual receipts and ownership costs alongside the expected monthly rent.

An apartment’s expected monthly rent may sound appealing. When assessing a rental investment in Altıntaş, place that figure on an annual calendar: when will the home be ready, how many months will it be occupied, and which costs will fall to you? A useful calculation brings together expected receipts and ownership costs.

Decide who is likely to live there

An airport employee, a tourism worker and a family seeking a long-term home assess apartments differently. Shift-time travel and rest conditions may matter to airport staff. Tourism workers may prioritise access to work or a staff shuttle, while families may focus on school and daily needs.

Do not assume these profiles represent confirmed demand. Study comparable rentals, their listing duration and terms. Research nearby projects’ handover dates too. The number of homes potentially entering the rental market together may require you to reconsider pricing and furnishings.

Turn the monthly figure into an annual calculation

Consider a wholly hypothetical example: monthly rent of TL 30,000 over nine occupied months produces TL 270,000 in receipts. Assuming TL 40,000 for the owner’s annual maintenance, service charges during vacancy and other expenses leaves TL 230,000. This calculation is before tax and financing costs; it is not a market rent estimate.

Repeat the calculation with a longer vacancy period. Show preparation before the tenancy, possible tenant changes and owner expenses separately. Do not count the security deposit as income. Include initial costs and necessary furnishings alongside the purchase price when calculating total investment; make clear which amount you use as the denominator for your return.

Compare furnishings and apartment numbers consistently

Compare the expected extra rent from furnishing with furniture, appliance, maintenance and replacement costs. Buying items initially and keeping them working over the years are separate budget items. Use estimated additional annual income to assess how long the initial furnishing expense might take to recover.

Apply the same calculation to one 2+1 apartment versus two 1+1 apartments. Their combined service charges, furnishing needs and management workload may differ. Include a scenario where both apartments are vacant together.

Before buying, prepare two tables for normal and weaker occupancy. If both produce a budget you can carry, you understand the investment’s operation more clearly. Then test your rent estimate against current, comparable local evidence.