Real Estate

Cap rate calculator

Calculate NOI, cap rate, cash flow, cash-on-cash return and break-even points for a rental property.

Rental property returns

Property inputs

Inputs are separated to distinguish income, operating expenses and debt.

Property
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Income
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%
Operating expenses
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Financing and target
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%

Annual breakdown

Debt is shown separately because it is not part of cap rate.

Status
Pending

Decision points

Break-even rent
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Maximum target price
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Maximum vacancy
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Publicidad

How to read the result

The calculator separates operating returns, debt and initial equity so each metric has a clear role.

Cap rate

Measures annual NOI divided by property value. It does not include debt.

Cash flow

Subtracts debt payments from NOI to estimate the monthly or annual cash remaining.

Cash-on-cash

Compares annual cash flow with the initial equity invested.

Frequently asked questions

What is cap rate?

Cap rate is annual net operating income divided by property value. It helps compare properties’ operating returns without considering debt.

Does cap rate include a mortgage?

No. Cap rate uses NOI before debt. To see the mortgage's effect, review cash flow after debt and cash-on-cash return.

Which expenses are included in NOI?

NOI normally includes operating expenses such as property tax, insurance, management, maintenance, HOA fees and reserves. It excludes debt and personal taxes.

What is the difference between cap rate and gross yield?

Gross yield uses income before vacancy and expenses. Cap rate uses NOI, so it is usually lower and closer to actual operations.

What is cash-on-cash return?

It is annual cash flow divided by the initial equity invested. It is useful when the property is financed.

How do I calculate the minimum break-even rent?

The calculator estimates break-even rent using fixed expenses, variable expenses, vacancy, debt and other monthly income.