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Rental Property Cash Flow Calculator

Use this calculator to determine the potential monthly and annual cash flow of a rental property investment before income taxes. Enter your projected income and expenses below.

Income & Debt

Operating Expenses & Allocations

Please enter valid numbers in all required fields.

Financial Summary

Gross Potential Income: $0.00
– Vacancy Loss: $0.00
= Effective Gross Income: $0.00
– Property Management: $0.00
– Maintenance/CapEx: $0.00
– Taxes & Insurance: $0.00
Total Operating Expenses: $0.00
Net Operating Income (NOI): $0.00
– Monthly Debt Service (Mortgage): $0.00
Monthly Cash Flow
$0.00
Projected Annual Cash Flow
$0.00
function calculateRentalCashFlow() { // Get inputs var monthlyRentStr = document.getElementById("monthlyRent").value; var otherIncomeStr = document.getElementById("otherIncome").value; var mortgagePaymentStr = document.getElementById("mortgagePayment").value; var propertyTaxesStr = document.getElementById("propertyTaxes").value; var insuranceStr = document.getElementById("insurance").value; var vacancyRateStr = document.getElementById("vacancyRate").value; var managementFeeStr = document.getElementById("managementFee").value; var maintenanceRateStr = document.getElementById("maintenanceRate").value; // Parse inputs, defaulting empty optional fields to 0 var monthlyRent = parseFloat(monthlyRentStr); var otherIncome = monthlyRentStr === "" ? 0 : parseFloat(otherIncomeStr); var mortgagePayment = mortgagePaymentStr === "" ? 0 : parseFloat(mortgagePaymentStr); var propertyTaxes = propertyTaxesStr === "" ? 0 : parseFloat(propertyTaxesStr); var insurance = insuranceStr === "" ? 0 : parseFloat(insuranceStr); var vacancyRate = vacancyRateStr === "" ? 0 : parseFloat(vacancyRateStr); var managementFeePct = managementFeeStr === "" ? 0 : parseFloat(managementFeeStr); var maintenanceRatePct = maintenanceRateStr === "" ? 0 : parseFloat(maintenanceRateStr); var errorDiv = document.getElementById("calcError"); // Validation: Ensure essential fields are numbers if (isNaN(monthlyRent) || isNaN(mortgagePayment) || isNaN(propertyTaxes) || isNaN(insurance)) { errorDiv.style.display = "block"; errorDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid numbers for Rent, Mortgage, Taxes, and Insurance."; return; } else { errorDiv.style.display = "none"; } // Handle default 0 if parse fails on non-essential inputs that weren't empty strings if (isNaN(otherIncome)) otherIncome = 0; if (isNaN(vacancyRate)) vacancyRate = 0; if (isNaN(managementFeePct)) managementFeePct = 0; if (isNaN(maintenanceRatePct)) maintenanceRatePct = 0; // Calculations var grossPotentialIncome = monthlyRent + otherIncome; // Vacancy is usually calculated on Gross Potential Rent, not including other income var vacancyLoss = monthlyRent * (vacancyRate / 100); var effectiveGrossIncome = grossPotentialIncome – vacancyLoss; // Fees are usually percentages of collected income (EGI) var managementFeeAmount = effectiveGrossIncome * (managementFeePct / 100); var maintenanceAmount = effectiveGrossIncome * (maintenanceRatePct / 100); var taxAndInsurance = propertyTaxes + insurance; var totalOperatingExpenses = managementFeeAmount + maintenanceAmount + taxAndInsurance; var netOperatingIncome = effectiveGrossIncome – totalOperatingExpenses; var monthlyCashFlow = netOperatingIncome – mortgagePayment; var annualCashFlow = monthlyCashFlow * 12; // Update Results Display document.getElementById("resultGPI").innerHTML = "$" + grossPotentialIncome.toFixed(2); document.getElementById("resultVacancyLoss").innerHTML = "$" + vacancyLoss.toFixed(2); document.getElementById("resultEGI").innerHTML = "$" + effectiveGrossIncome.toFixed(2); document.getElementById("resultMgtFee").innerHTML = "$" + managementFeeAmount.toFixed(2); document.getElementById("resultMaint").innerHTML = "$" + maintenanceAmount.toFixed(2); document.getElementById("resultTaxIns").innerHTML = "$" + taxAndInsurance.toFixed(2); document.getElementById("resultTotalOpEx").innerHTML = "$" + totalOperatingExpenses.toFixed(2); document.getElementById("resultNOI").innerHTML = "$" + netOperatingIncome.toFixed(2); document.getElementById("resultDebtService").innerHTML = "$" + mortgagePayment.toFixed(2); var monthlyFlowEl = document.getElementById("finalMonthlyCashFlow"); var annualFlowEl = document.getElementById("finalAnnualCashFlow"); monthlyFlowEl.innerHTML = (monthlyCashFlow < 0 ? "-$" : "$") + Math.abs(monthlyCashFlow).toFixed(2); annualFlowEl.innerHTML = (annualCashFlow < 0 ? "-$" : "$") + Math.abs(annualCashFlow).toFixed(2); // Change color based on positive/negative flow if (monthlyCashFlow < 0) { monthlyFlowEl.parentElement.style.backgroundColor = "#dc3545"; annualFlowEl.parentElement.style.backgroundColor = "#c82333"; } else { monthlyFlowEl.parentElement.style.backgroundColor = "#28a745"; annualFlowEl.parentElement.style.backgroundColor = "#218838"; } }

Understanding Rental Property Cash Flow

For real estate investors, "cash flow" is the lifeblood of a rental property. It represents the actual profit earned each month after all operating expenses and mortgage payments have been collected from the rental income. Unlike appreciation, which is realized only when you sell, cash flow is realized monthly, providing passive income and a buffer against unexpected costs.

It is crucial to distinguish between Net Operating Income (NOI) and actual Cash Flow. NOI is your income minus operating expenses, but it ignores the mortgage. Cash flow is what is left in your pocket after the mortgage (debt service) is paid out of the NOI.

How to Use This Cash Flow Calculator

This tool helps you analyze a potential deal by breaking down income and expenses. Here is a guide to the inputs:

  • Monthly Rental Income: The total rent you expect to collect from tenants. For example, if you rent a single-family home for $2,000 per month, enter 2000.
  • Other Monthly Income: Any additional income sources, such as coin-operated laundry machines, rented parking spaces, or pet fees.
  • Monthly Mortgage Payment (P&I): Your principal and interest payment to the lender. Do not include taxes and insurance here if you are listing them separately in the expenses section.
  • Operating Expenses: These include property taxes, landlord insurance policies, property management fees (even if you self-manage, it's wise to allocate a percentage for your time), and allocations for maintenance and vacancy.

Pro Tip: Always allocate percentages for Vacancy (e.g., 5-8%) and Maintenance/Capital Expenditures (e.g., 10-15%) so you aren't caught off guard by tenant turnover or a broken furnace.

Interpreting Your Results

The calculator provides a financial summary leading down to the final cash flow number.

  • Positive Cash Flow (Green): This indicates the property is generating a monthly profit. For example, if your total income is $2,050, expenses are $600, and the mortgage is $1,100, your positive cash flow is $350 per month.
  • Negative Cash Flow (Red): This means the property costs more to operate than it brings in income, requiring you to feed it money every month. While some investors accept slightly negative cash flow betting on high future appreciation, it generally indicates a higher-risk investment.

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