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function calculateRentalCashFlow() {
// 1. Get Inputs
var price = parseFloat(document.getElementById('rp_purchase_price').value) || 0;
var downPayment = parseFloat(document.getElementById('rp_down_payment').value) || 0;
var rate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('rp_interest_rate').value) || 0;
var years = parseFloat(document.getElementById('rp_loan_term').value) || 0;
var closingCosts = parseFloat(document.getElementById('rp_closing_costs').value) || 0;
var rent = parseFloat(document.getElementById('rp_monthly_rent').value) || 0;
var annualTax = parseFloat(document.getElementById('rp_property_tax').value) || 0;
var annualIns = parseFloat(document.getElementById('rp_insurance').value) || 0;
var hoa = parseFloat(document.getElementById('rp_hoa').value) || 0;
var vacancyPct = parseFloat(document.getElementById('rp_vacancy').value) || 0;
var maintPct = parseFloat(document.getElementById('rp_maintenance').value) || 0;
var capexPct = parseFloat(document.getElementById('rp_capex').value) || 0;
var mgmtPct = parseFloat(document.getElementById('rp_management').value) || 0;
// 2. Calculate Mortgage
var loanAmount = price – downPayment;
var monthlyRate = (rate / 100) / 12;
var numPayments = years * 12;
var mortgagePayment = 0;
if (rate > 0 && years > 0) {
mortgagePayment = loanAmount * (monthlyRate * Math.pow(1 + monthlyRate, numPayments)) / (Math.pow(1 + monthlyRate, numPayments) – 1);
}
// 3. Calculate Expenses
var vacancyCost = rent * (vacancyPct / 100);
var maintCost = rent * (maintPct / 100);
var capexCost = rent * (capexPct / 100);
var mgmtCost = rent * (mgmtPct / 100);
var taxMonthly = annualTax / 12;
var insMonthly = annualIns / 12;
// Total operating expenses (excluding mortgage)
var operatingExpenses = taxMonthly + insMonthly + hoa + vacancyCost + maintCost + capexCost + mgmtCost;
// Total monthly cash outflow
var totalOutflow = operatingExpenses + mortgagePayment;
// 4. Calculate Results
var cashFlow = rent – totalOutflow;
// Annual NOI (Income – Operating Expenses) * 12
var annualNOI = (rent – operatingExpenses) * 12;
// Cash on Cash Return
var totalCashInvested = downPayment + closingCosts;
var annualCashFlow = cashFlow * 12;
var cashOnCash = 0;
if (totalCashInvested > 0) {
cashOnCash = (annualCashFlow / totalCashInvested) * 100;
}
// Cap Rate
var capRate = 0;
if (price > 0) {
capRate = (annualNOI / price) * 100;
}
// 5. Update UI
var formatter = new Intl.NumberFormat('en-US', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'USD',
});
document.getElementById('res_income').innerText = formatter.format(rent);
document.getElementById('res_mortgage').innerText = formatter.format(mortgagePayment);
document.getElementById('res_expenses').innerText = formatter.format(operatingExpenses);
var cfElement = document.getElementById('res_cashflow');
cfElement.innerText = formatter.format(cashFlow);
if(cashFlow >= 0) {
cfElement.className = "positive";
} else {
cfElement.className = "negative";
}
document.getElementById('res_noi').innerText = formatter.format(annualNOI);
document.getElementById('res_cap_rate').innerText = capRate.toFixed(2) + "%";
document.getElementById('res_coc').innerText = cashOnCash.toFixed(2) + "%";
// Show results
document.getElementById('results-area').style.display = "block";
}
Rental Property Cash Flow Calculator
Purchase & Loan Details
Income & Expenses
Operational Estimates
Monthly Financial Analysis
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Total Operating Expenses:
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Net Monthly Cash Flow:
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Investment Metrics
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Understanding Rental Property Cash Flow
Investing in real estate is one of the most reliable ways to build wealth, but simply buying a property and finding a tenant isn't enough. The key to successful real estate investing is understanding Cash Flow. This Rental Property Cash Flow Calculator helps investors analyze deals to determine if a property will generate a monthly profit or become a financial burden.
How to Calculate Rental Cash Flow
Cash flow is the net amount of cash moving into and out of a business (or property) at any given time. For rental properties, the formula is simple in theory but requires detail in practice:
- Gross Income: The total rent collected plus any other income (laundry, parking, etc.).
- Operating Expenses: Costs to run the property, including taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy reserves, and property management.
- Debt Service: Your monthly mortgage payment (principal and interest).
Cash Flow = Gross Income – (Operating Expenses + Debt Service)
Key Metrics Defined
Our calculator provides several advanced metrics to help you evaluate the efficiency of your investment:
1. Net Operating Income (NOI)
NOI is the annual income generated by the property after deducting all operating expenses but before deducting mortgage payments or taxes. It measures the property's potential profitability regardless of financing.
2. Cap Rate (Capitalization Rate)
The Cap Rate is calculated by dividing the NOI by the property's purchase price. It represents the percentage return an investor would receive on an all-cash purchase. A higher Cap Rate generally indicates a better return, though often with higher risk.
3. Cash on Cash Return (CoC)
This is arguably the most important metric for investors using financing. It measures the annual cash flow relative to the actual cash invested (Down Payment + Closing Costs). A 10-12% CoC return is often considered a strong target for rental investors.
Tips for Improving Cash Flow
If your calculation shows negative or low cash flow, consider these adjustments:
- Increase Rent: Are you charging market rates? Modest renovations can justify higher rent.
- Reduce Vacancy: Long-term tenants reduce turnover costs and vacancy loss.
- Refinance: Securing a lower interest rate or extending the loan term can significantly lower monthly debt service.
- Self-Manage: Eliminating the property management fee (usually 8-10%) can turn a negative cash flow deal into a positive one, though it requires your time.