Formula
How rental property returns are calculated
Rental analysis starts by comparing effective rental income with operating expenses and mortgage payment. The result shows monthly cash flow, while cap rate and cash-on-cash return help compare the investment against other properties.
Cash flow = effective rent − operating expenses − mortgage payment
Cap rate = annual NOI ÷ property value
Cash-on-cash return = annual cash flow ÷ total cash invested
Investment planning
What the calculator helps you compare
Use this calculator to review whether a rental property can cover its debt payment, generate positive monthly cash flow, and produce a reasonable long-term return after vacancy, repairs, property management, and market growth assumptions.
NOI = effective rent − operating expenses
DSCR = net operating income ÷ mortgage payment