What is Rental Property Calculator?
Comprehensive real estate underwriting model projecting monthly net cash yield, tenant debt paydown, and equity appreciation.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter property price and cash invested.
- Enter monthly rent and vacancy rate.
- Enter monthly mortgage payment.
- Review net cash flow, cash-on-cash return, and GRM.
The Mathematical Formula & Variables
Cash Flow = Effective Gross Income - Operating Expenses - Debt Service
Step-by-Step Worked Example
Scenario: $250k property, $75k invested, $2,500 rent with 5% vacancy, $1,150 mortgage, $750 operating costs.
- Effective rent = $2,500 * 0.95 = $2,375.
- Total monthly outlay = $1,150 debt + $750 expenses = $1,900.
- Net monthly cash flow = $2,375 - $1,900 = $475/month ($5,700/year).
- Cash-on-cash = $5,700 / $75,000 = 7.60%.
Result: $475/mo cash flow, 7.60% Cash-on-Cash
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 1% rule in real estate?
A screening guideline suggesting that a residential rental property should generate at least 1% of its purchase price in monthly gross rent (e.g. $2,000/mo rent for a $200,000 house).