Rental Property Analysis and Metrics

A deal is only as good as the math behind it. This section explains the metrics that tell you whether a rental works, and pairs each one with a calculator so you can run your own numbers.

The core return metrics

Cap rate, cash-on-cash return, gross rent multiplier, and net operating income, explained without the jargon.

Judging a real deal

How to run comps, how vacancy changes your returns, and whether rules of thumb like the 1% rule still hold up.

What you'll find here: Guides on each metric, paired with cap rate, ROI, and cash-on-cash calculators.