What do management fees typically calculate as a percentage of?

Management fees are typically calculated as a percentage of Effective Gross Income (EGI) because EGI represents the total income generated from a property after considering vacancy and credit losses but before deducting operating expenses. This makes EGI a more accurate reflection of the income available for property management since it reflects the actual cash flow that a property will generate.

Using EGI as the basis for calculating management fees aligns the interests of property management with the actual revenue performance of the property, as these fees can fluctuate based on occupancy and rental income. While other financial metrics like Potential Gross Income, Operating Expenses, and Net Operating Income are important in the overall analysis of a property’s financial performance, they do not directly capture the income level that property managers work to influence through rental management and leasing activities.