Vacant Home? Here’s What It’s Really Costing You

 

Vacant Home? Here’s What It’s Really Costing You

A vacant home might look harmless on the outside — but inside, it’s silently draining your wallet and inviting risk. Whether you’re waiting for the market to shift or trying to sell, the cost of doing nothing adds up fast.

At Easton Mosteller Property Management, we work with homeowners and real estate investors across Germantown, Shelby County, and North Mississippi who are sitting on empty homes — and often, they don’t realize what it’s truly costing them each month.

💰 1. Ongoing Mortgage, Taxes & Insurance

Vacant or not, your lender and local government still expect their payment. With no rental income to offset it, you're covering:

• Monthly mortgage payment
• Property taxes
• Homeowner's insurance (which may be higher for vacant properties)

🔧 2. Maintenance Doesn’t Stop

Empty homes still need:

• Lawn care
• Pest control
• HVAC cycling
• Leak checks

Neglecting maintenance can lead to bigger issues, lower resale value, or a failed inspection later.

🚨 3. Risk of Vandalism or Damage

Vacant homes attract attention — not the good kind. A slow leak, break-in, or storm damage can go unnoticed for days or weeks.

Insurance claims on vacant properties are also trickier — and sometimes denied if proper precautions weren’t taken.

⏳ 4. Lost Time = Lost Opportunity

Every month your property sits vacant, you’re missing out on:

• Rental income
• Tax write-offs
• Long-term equity

In today’s market, renting it for 6–12 months might be smarter than waiting for a buyer.

✅ We Can Help: Turn That Vacancy into Monthly Income

At Easton Mosteller Property Management, we help frustrated sellers, out-of-state owners, and tired landlords convert vacant homes into income-producing assets — quickly, safely, and with professional management from day one.

We handle:

• Marketing and tenant screening
• Rent collection and maintenance
• Legal compliance
• Owner reporting

📞 Let’s Talk About Your Vacant Property

Call or text Michael Mosteller at (901) 870-3692 or email Michael@MostSells.com

You don’t have to keep paying for a home that’s giving you nothing in return. Let’s talk strategy.

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Serving Germantown, Collierville, Fayette County, Tipton County, Shelby County & North Mississippi