How to Calculate Rental Property
What is Rental Property?
A rental property calculator evaluates the investment potential of a property using key metrics: cap rate, cash-on-cash return, and monthly cash flow. These metrics help compare properties and determine whether a rental generates acceptable returns for the risk.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Cap Rate = Net Operating Income (NOI) / Property Value × 100
- 2NOI = Annual rent − Operating expenses (taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy)
- 3Cash-on-Cash Return = Annual cash flow / Down payment × 100
- 4Cash flow = Rent − Mortgage − Operating expenses
Worked Examples
Input
$300k property, $2,000 rent, 7% mortgage, 20% down
Result
Cap rate ~4.8%, cash flow varies by expenses
Typical in moderate-cost markets
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