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function calculateRental() {
// Get inputs
var price = parseFloat(document.getElementById('propPrice').value);
var downPct = parseFloat(document.getElementById('downPayment').value);
var rate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('intRate').value);
var years = parseFloat(document.getElementById('loanTerm').value);
var rent = parseFloat(document.getElementById('monthlyRent').value);
var tax = parseFloat(document.getElementById('propTax').value);
var insurance = parseFloat(document.getElementById('insurance').value);
var maintPct = parseFloat(document.getElementById('maintenance').value);
// Validation
if (isNaN(price) || isNaN(downPct) || isNaN(rate) || isNaN(years) || isNaN(rent) || isNaN(tax) || isNaN(insurance) || isNaN(maintPct)) {
alert("Please enter valid numbers in all fields.");
return;
}
// Calculations
var downPaymentAmount = price * (downPct / 100);
var loanAmount = price – downPaymentAmount;
// Monthly Interest Rate
var monthlyRate = (rate / 100) / 12;
var numPayments = years * 12;
// Mortgage Payment (Standard Amortization Formula)
var mortgagePayment = 0;
if (rate > 0) {
mortgagePayment = loanAmount * (monthlyRate * Math.pow(1 + monthlyRate, numPayments)) / (Math.pow(1 + monthlyRate, numPayments) – 1);
} else {
mortgagePayment = loanAmount / numPayments;
}
// Monthly Expenses
var monthlyTax = tax / 12;
var monthlyIns = insurance / 12;
var monthlyMaint = rent * (maintPct / 100);
var totalMonthlyExpenses = monthlyTax + monthlyIns + monthlyMaint;
var totalOutflow = mortgagePayment + totalMonthlyExpenses;
// Cash Flow
var monthlyCashFlow = rent – totalOutflow;
var annualCashFlow = monthlyCashFlow * 12;
// Cash on Cash Return
// ROI = (Annual Cash Flow / Total Cash Invested) * 100
// Assuming Total Cash Invested is Down Payment for simplicity (ignoring closing costs in this basic calculation)
var cocReturn = 0;
if (downPaymentAmount > 0) {
cocReturn = (annualCashFlow / downPaymentAmount) * 100;
}
// Display Results
document.getElementById('resMortgage').innerText = formatCurrency(mortgagePayment);
document.getElementById('resExpenses').innerText = formatCurrency(totalMonthlyExpenses);
document.getElementById('resTotalOut').innerText = formatCurrency(totalOutflow);
var cfElement = document.getElementById('resCashFlow');
cfElement.innerText = formatCurrency(monthlyCashFlow);
if (monthlyCashFlow >= 0) {
cfElement.className = "result-value positive";
} else {
cfElement.className = "result-value negative";
}
var cocElement = document.getElementById('resCoc');
cocElement.innerText = cocReturn.toFixed(2) + "%";
if (cocReturn >= 0) {
cocElement.className = "result-value positive";
} else {
cocElement.className = "result-value negative";
}
// Show results div
document.getElementById('results').style.display = "block";
}
function formatCurrency(num) {
return "$" + num.toFixed(2).replace(/\d(?=(\d{3})+\.)/g, '$&,');
}
Rental Property Cash Flow Calculator
Monthly Mortgage Payment:
$0.00
Monthly Expenses (Tax, Ins, Maint):
$0.00
Total Monthly Outflow:
$0.00
Net Monthly Cash Flow:
$0.00
Cash on Cash Return (Annual):
0.00%
Understanding Rental Property Cash Flow
Investing in real estate is a powerful way to build wealth, but not every property is a good deal. The most critical metric for buy-and-hold investors is Cash Flow. This calculator helps you determine if a potential rental property will put money in your pocket every month or become a financial drain.
What is Net Operating Income (NOI)?
Before calculating cash flow, you must understand Net Operating Income. NOI is the total income the property generates minus all necessary operating expenses. These expenses include property taxes, insurance, maintenance costs, and vacancy reserves. However, NOI does not include your mortgage debt service.
How to Calculate Cash Flow
Cash flow is the final number that matters. The formula used in this calculator is:
Cash Flow = (Monthly Rental Income) – (Mortgage Payment + Operating Expenses)
If the result is positive, the property is an asset that pays you. If it is negative, you are subsidizing the property from your own savings, which increases your risk.
Understanding the Inputs
- Maintenance & Vacancy Reserve: A common mistake is assuming you will collect 100% of the rent every month. Smart investors set aside 10-15% of the monthly rent to cover future repairs and periods where the unit is empty.
- Cash on Cash Return: This percentage tells you how hard your money is working. It compares your annual cash flow to the actual cash you invested (Down Payment). A return of 8-12% is generally considered a solid benchmark for rental properties.
Strategies to Improve Rental Cash Flow
If your calculation shows negative or low cash flow, consider these adjustments:
- Increase the Down Payment: Putting more money down reduces the loan amount, thereby lowering your monthly mortgage payment and increasing cash flow.
- Shop for Better Insurance: Insurance rates vary wildly. Shopping around can save you hundreds of dollars a year, which goes straight to your bottom line.
- Value-Add Renovations: strategic improvements can allow you to charge higher rent, improving the income side of the equation.
Use this Rental Property Cash Flow Calculator to analyze multiple deals before you sign any contracts. The math never lies.