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Rental Property Yield & ROI Calculator

Gross Rental Yield
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Cap Rate (Market Value)
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Annual Cash Flow
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Total ROI (Cash-on-Cash)
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function calculateRentalROI() { var purchasePrice = parseFloat(document.getElementById('purchasePrice').value) || 0; var monthlyRent = parseFloat(document.getElementById('monthlyRent').value) || 0; var closingCosts = parseFloat(document.getElementById('closingCosts').value) || 0; var repairs = parseFloat(document.getElementById('repairs').value) || 0; var monthlyExpenses = parseFloat(document.getElementById('monthlyExpenses').value) || 0; if (purchasePrice <= 0 || monthlyRent <= 0) { alert("Please enter a valid purchase price and rental income."); return; } var totalInvestment = purchasePrice + closingCosts + repairs; var annualRent = monthlyRent * 12; var annualExpenses = monthlyExpenses * 12; var netAnnualIncome = annualRent – annualExpenses; var grossYieldValue = (annualRent / purchasePrice) * 100; var capRateValue = (netAnnualIncome / purchasePrice) * 100; var annualROIValue = (netAnnualIncome / totalInvestment) * 100; document.getElementById('grossYield').innerText = grossYieldValue.toFixed(2) + "%"; document.getElementById('capRate').innerText = capRateValue.toFixed(2) + "%"; document.getElementById('annualCashFlow').innerText = "$" + netAnnualIncome.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('annualROI').innerText = annualROIValue.toFixed(2) + "%"; document.getElementById('results-area').style.display = "block"; }

Understanding Rental Property Metrics

Before investing in real estate, it is crucial to analyze the financial viability of a property. This calculator helps you determine the most important metrics used by professional real estate investors.

1. Gross Rental Yield

This is a "back of the envelope" calculation that compares the annual rent to the property price. It does not account for expenses. A gross yield between 7-10% is often considered good in many markets.

2. Cap Rate (Capitalization Rate)

The Cap Rate is a more accurate measure of a property's profitability. It compares the Net Operating Income (NOI) to the purchase price. Formula: (Annual Rent – Annual Operating Expenses) / Purchase Price.

3. Cash-on-Cash ROI

This metric tells you the actual return on the literal cash you spent. Since your total investment includes closing costs and renovations, your ROI is often slightly lower than your Cap Rate, but it represents the true performance of your capital.

Example Calculation:
If you buy a property for $200,000 with $10,000 in closing/repairs (Total $210k Invested) and rent it for $2,000/month with $500/month expenses:
– Annual Income: $24,000
– Annual Expenses: $6,000
– Net Income: $18,000
– Cap Rate: 9.00%
– Actual ROI: 8.57%

Pro-Tips for Investors

  • The 1% Rule: A common rule of thumb is that a property should rent for at least 1% of its purchase price.
  • Vacancy Factor: Always account for potential vacancy. Subtract 5-10% from your monthly rent expectations for a more conservative estimate.
  • Operating Expenses: Don't forget property taxes, insurance, repairs, property management fees, and HOA dues.

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