Rental property calculator for faster buy-and-hold analysis
Estimate whether rent covers the property, then use DealMachine to keep that analysis tied to the lead.
Estimate cash flow, cap rate, cash-on-cash return, and total cash invested for a rental property.
Check rent, expenses, and returns in one pass
Adjust purchase price, rent, expenses, down payment, closing costs, and repairs to see the investment picture.
Deal inputs
Excludes principal and interest.
Return analysis
Updated as you change inputs.
Why rental math belongs beside the lead
A property can look cheap and still fail as a rental once financing, expenses, and cash invested are included.
Review income and expenses together
Monthly rent only matters after debt service, taxes, insurance, repairs, and operating expenses.
Know how much cash stays in the deal
Down payment, closing costs, and rehab budget affect your cash-on-cash return.
Compare leads by return quality
Use cap rate, cash flow, and cash-on-cash return to rank similar rental opportunities.
How to calculate rental property returns
Start with rent, subtract costs, then compare the annual return against the cash you put in.
Estimate monthly rent using local rental comps.
Add monthly expenses and financing costs.
Calculate monthly cash flow after debt service.
Estimate annual net operating income for cap rate.
Compare annual cash flow to total cash invested.
Analyze rental returns while you review the property
DealMachine includes investment analysis in Property Analysis Tools so you can keep assumptions attached to the lead.
Open a property lead.
Choose Investment Analysis.
Adjust purchase price, down payment, rent, expenses, closing costs, and rehab budget.
Compare cash flow, cap rate, cash-on-cash return, and total investment.
Related tools
Use these tools together when you are checking value, repairs, offer price, outreach, or rental returns.
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Real Estate Comps Tool
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Rental Property questions
Practical notes before you use this tool on a live deal or campaign.
What is a good rental property return?
It depends on the market, risk, financing, and investor goals. Many investors compare cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return before deciding.
Should I use rent comps?
Yes. Rental estimates should be checked against similar nearby rentals before you rely on the number.
Does this include financing?
Yes. The sample calculator includes a loan payment estimate so the cash flow is closer to a real buy-and-hold scenario.
Keep rental analysis attached to every lead
Use DealMachine to find property leads and review the numbers before you spend time on the wrong deal.
Available in DealMachine workflows for property research, analysis, and outreach.