--- title: "Vacancy or Lowering Rental Rates: Risk vs Reward | Shamon Kureshi" description: Is your rental listing not seeing any action? Or your showings coming up with the wrong applicants? It could have to do with your rental rate. In this blog post we evaluate strategies to help you safeguard your investment and attract the best tenant. --- [Skip to main content](https://about.hopestreet.ca/vacancy-or-lowering-rental-rates-risk-vs-reward/author/shamon-kureshi#main) [![HS-Logo PM Blue](https://about.hopestreet.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/HS-Logo%20PM%20Blue.png?width=260&height=83&name=HS-Logo%20PM%20Blue.png) ![HS-Logo PM Blue](https://about.hopestreet.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/HS-Logo%20PM%20Blue.png?width=260&height=83&name=HS-Logo%20PM%20Blue.png)](https://hopestreet.ca/book-an-appointment) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Get a Free Rental Evaluation](https://promo.hopestreet.ca/rental-evaluation/) [Get a Free Rental Evaluation](https://promo.hopestreet.ca/rental-evaluation/) ## [Vacancy vs. Lowering Rent: Understanding the Impact on Your Profits](https://about.hopestreet.ca/vacancy-or-lowering-rental-rates-risk-vs-reward/maximize-rental-income-the-risks-of-vacancy-vs.-lowering-rent) ![Shamon Kureshi](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/9b91fa7261735f3453387fc3bf58f389) by [Shamon Kureshi](https://about.hopestreet.ca/vacancy-or-lowering-rental-rates-risk-vs-reward/author/shamon-kureshi) on Nov 7, 2024 11:10:05 PM For Landlords and property investors, maintaining rent prices and avoiding extended vacancies is a fine balance to maximizing annual profits. When your listing isn't getting the traction you ... [Read More](https://about.hopestreet.ca/vacancy-or-lowering-rental-rates-risk-vs-reward/maximize-rental-income-the-risks-of-vacancy-vs.-lowering-rent) # All articles from Shamon Kureshi #### [Nov 7, 2024 11:10:05 PM Vacancy vs. Lowering Rent: Understanding the Impact on Your Profits](https://about.hopestreet.ca/vacancy-or-lowering-rental-rates-risk-vs-reward/maximize-rental-income-the-risks-of-vacancy-vs.-lowering-rent) [Read article](https://about.hopestreet.ca/vacancy-or-lowering-rental-rates-risk-vs-reward/maximize-rental-income-the-risks-of-vacancy-vs.-lowering-rent) ![Shamon Kureshi](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/9b91fa7261735f3453387fc3bf58f389) [Shamon Kureshi](https://about.hopestreet.ca/vacancy-or-lowering-rental-rates-risk-vs-reward/author/shamon-kureshi) [Follow me on my website](https://hopestreet.ca/) [Follow me on LinkedIn](https://ca.linkedin.com/in/shamonkureshi) #### Topics ![Hope Street Logo](https://about.hopestreet.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Hope%20Street%20Logo.png?width=200&height=39&name=Hope%20Street%20Logo.png) ©2024 Hope Street Property Management All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy](https://about.hopestreet.ca/privacy-policy) - -