Rental Property ROI Calculator

Analyze Your Investment Returns

Understanding Rental Property ROI

Return on Investment (ROI) measures how much profit you make relative to your investment. For rental properties, this includes cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, and mortgage pay-down. This calculator helps you understand multiple metrics that define investment success.

Property Details

Management, insurance, taxes, HOA, etc.

Your Investment Returns

Cash-on-Cash Return

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Annual cash flow ÷ Total cash invested

Cap Rate

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Net operating income ÷ Purchase price

Monthly Cash Flow

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Rent - (Expenses + Mortgage)

Total ROI (Year 1)

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Cash flow + Appreciation + Principal pay-down

Understanding the Metrics

Cash-on-Cash Return

This measures the annual pre-tax cash flow relative to your total cash invested (down payment + closing costs). A healthy cash-on-cash return for rental properties is typically 8-12%.

Cap Rate (Capitalization Rate)

Calculated as Net Operating Income divided by purchase price. Cap rate ignores financing and shows the property's natural return. San Diego County cap rates typically range from 3-6%.

Monthly Cash Flow

The money left over each month after paying all expenses and the mortgage. Positive cash flow is ideal, though some investors accept minimal or negative cash flow in high-appreciation markets.

Total ROI

Combines cash flow, appreciation, mortgage principal pay-down, and tax benefits. This provides the complete picture of your investment's performance, often reaching 15-25% annually in strong markets.

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