{"product_id":"rental-property","title":"Rental Property Calculator","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.rp-calculator {\n  --ink: #0f172a;\n  --muted: #475569;\n  --border: #e2e8f0;\n  --surface: #ffffff;\n  --tint: #f8fafc;\n  --primary: #1d4ed8;\n  --accent: #c2410c;\n  --accent-hover: #9a3412;\n  --chart-1: #1e40af;\n  --chart-2: #0d9488;\n  --chart-3: #7c3aed;\n  --chart-4: #be185d;\n  --chart-5: #334155;\n  color: var(--ink);\n  background: var(--surface);\n  border: 1px solid var(--border);\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15,23,42,.06);\n  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  line-height: 1.55;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  max-width: 1200px;\n  padding: 24px;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n.rp-calculator, .rp-calculator *, .rp-calculator *::before, .rp-calculator *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n.rp-calculator * { min-width: 0; }\n.rp-calculator h2, .rp-calculator h3, .rp-calculator p { margin-top: 0; 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padding: 10px 12px; text-align: right; vertical-align: middle; }\n.rp-calculator .rp-table th { background: #0f2746; color: #fff; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 650; white-space: nowrap; }\n.rp-calculator .rp-table th:first-child, .rp-calculator .rp-table td:first-child { text-align: left; }\n.rp-calculator .rp-table td { color: var(--ink); font-size: 14px; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }\n.rp-calculator .rp-table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--tint); }\n.rp-calculator .rp-safe-chart-stack .rp-donut-cluster { grid-template-columns: 1fr; row-gap: 16px; }\n.rp-calculator .rp-safe-chart-stack .rp-donut-visual { min-height: 220px; }\n.rp-calculator .rp-safe-chart-stack .rp-chart-callout { margin-top: 20px; }\n.rp-calculator .rp-safe-table-stack .rp-table-note { margin-top: 20px; }\n.rp-calculator .rp-education { margin-top: 24px; }\n.rp-calculator .rp-education h2 { font-size: 22px; margin-top: 28px; }\n.rp-calculator .rp-education h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }\n.rp-calculator .rp-education h3 { margin-top: 22px; }\n.rp-calculator .rp-education p { color: #334155; margin-bottom: 14px; }\n.rp-calculator .rp-education ul { color: #334155; margin: 0 0 16px; padding-left: 22px; }\n.rp-calculator .rp-education li + li { margin-top: 8px; }\n.rp-calculator .rp-formula { background: var(--tint); border-left: 4px solid var(--primary); border-radius: 6px; color: var(--ink); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; margin: 16px 0; padding: 12px 14px; }\n.rp-calculator .rp-visually-hidden { clip: rect(0 0 0 0); clip-path: inset(50%); height: 1px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; white-space: nowrap; width: 1px; }\n@media (max-width: 1099px) {\n  .rp-calculator .rp-breakdown { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n}\n@media (max-width: 899px) {\n  .rp-calculator { padding: 20px; }\n  .rp-calculator .rp-workspace { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  .rp-calculator .rp-breakdown { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n}\n@media (max-width: 639px) {\n  .rp-calculator { border-left: 0; border-right: 0; border-radius: 0; padding: 16px; }\n  .rp-calculator .rp-field-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  .rp-calculator .rp-result-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  .rp-calculator .rp-donut-cluster { grid-template-columns: 1fr; row-gap: 12px; }\n  .rp-calculator .rp-donut-visual { min-height: 230px; }\n  .rp-calculator .rp-legend { justify-content: center; }\n  .rp-calculator .rp-legend-row { grid-template-columns: 12px minmax(0, 1fr) max-content max-content; }\n  .rp-calculator .rp-toolbar .rp-button { flex: 1 1 auto; }\n  .rp-calculator .rp-chart-callout, .rp-calculator .rp-table-note { margin-top: 12px; }\n}\n@media (max-width: 359px) {\n  .rp-calculator { padding: 12px; }\n  .rp-calculator .rp-input-panel, .rp-calculator .rp-results-panel, .rp-calculator .rp-card, .rp-calculator .rp-chart-card, .rp-calculator .rp-table-card, .rp-calculator .rp-education { padding: 16px; }\n  .rp-calculator .rp-toolbar .rp-button { width: 100%; }\n  .rp-calculator .rp-legend-row { grid-template-columns: 12px minmax(0, 1fr) max-content; }\n  .rp-calculator .rp-legend-percent { grid-column: 2 \/ span 2; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rp-calculator\" data-calculator-root\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"rp-header\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eRental Property Calculator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"rp-header-copy\"\u003eEstimate mortgage costs, operating cash flow, net operating income, cap rate, cash-on-cash return, and projected equity from one consistent rental-property model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rp-pill-row\" aria-label=\"Live summary\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"rp-pill\"\u003eMonthly cash flow \u003cstrong data-output=\"pillCash\"\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"rp-pill\"\u003eCap rate \u003cstrong data-output=\"pillCap\"\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"rp-pill\"\u003eCash-on-cash \u003cstrong data-output=\"pillCoc\"\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"rp-pill\"\u003eEquity at sale \u003cstrong data-output=\"pillEquity\"\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rp-toolbar\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"rp-button rp-download\" type=\"button\" data-action=\"download\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg class=\"rp-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 3a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v9.59l2.3-2.3a1 1 0 1 1 1.4 1.42l-4 4a1 1 0 0 1-1.4 0l-4-4a1 1 0 1 1 1.4-1.42l2.3 2.3V4a1 1 0 0 1 1-1Zm-7 15a1 1 0 0 1 1 1v1h12v-1a1 1 0 1 1 2 0v2a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H5a1 1 0 0 1-1-1v-2a1 1 0 0 1 1-1Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      Download Excel\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"rp-button rp-reset\" type=\"button\" data-action=\"reset\"\u003eReset\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rp-workspace\"\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"rp-input-panel\" aria-label=\"Rental property assumptions\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rp-section\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003ePurchase and financing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-field-grid\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rp-field\"\u003e\n            \u003clabel for=\"rp-purchase-price\"\u003ePurchase price\u003c\/label\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-input-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rp-input-prefix\"\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput class=\"rp-plain-input rp-has-prefix\" id=\"rp-purchase-price\" data-field=\"purchasePrice\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"350,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-helper\"\u003eTotal acquisition price used for loan, cap-rate, and appreciation calculations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-error\" data-error=\"purchasePrice\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rp-field\"\u003e\n            \u003clabel for=\"rp-down-payment\"\u003eDown payment\u003c\/label\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-input-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rp-input-prefix\"\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput class=\"rp-plain-input rp-has-prefix\" id=\"rp-down-payment\" data-field=\"downPayment\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"70,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-helper\"\u003eCash paid at purchase. The loan amount is calculated automatically.\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-error\" data-error=\"downPayment\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rp-field\"\u003e\n            \u003clabel for=\"rp-interest-rate\"\u003eInterest rate\u003c\/label\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-input-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"rp-plain-input rp-has-suffix\" id=\"rp-interest-rate\" data-field=\"interestRate\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"6.50\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rp-input-suffix\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-helper\"\u003eAnnual nominal mortgage rate with monthly compounding.\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-error\" data-error=\"interestRate\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rp-field\"\u003e\n            \u003clabel for=\"rp-loan-term\"\u003eLoan term\u003c\/label\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-input-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"rp-plain-input rp-has-suffix\" id=\"rp-loan-term\" data-field=\"loanTerm\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"30\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rp-input-suffix\"\u003eyears\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-helper\"\u003eAmortization period used to calculate principal-and-interest payments.\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-error\" data-error=\"loanTerm\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rp-section\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eIncome\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-field-grid\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rp-field\"\u003e\n            \u003clabel for=\"rp-rent\"\u003eMonthly rent\u003c\/label\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-input-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rp-input-prefix\"\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput class=\"rp-plain-input rp-has-prefix\" id=\"rp-rent\" data-field=\"rent\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"2,800\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-helper\"\u003eScheduled rent before vacancy and management fees.\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-error\" data-error=\"rent\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rp-field\"\u003e\n            \u003clabel for=\"rp-vacancy-rate\"\u003eVacancy rate\u003c\/label\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-input-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"rp-plain-input rp-has-suffix\" id=\"rp-vacancy-rate\" data-field=\"vacancyRate\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"5.00\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rp-input-suffix\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-helper\"\u003eExpected share of scheduled rent lost to vacancy and nonpayment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-error\" data-error=\"vacancyRate\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rp-field\"\u003e\n            \u003clabel for=\"rp-management-fee\"\u003eManagement fee\u003c\/label\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-input-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"rp-plain-input rp-has-suffix\" id=\"rp-management-fee\" data-field=\"managementFee\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"8.00\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rp-input-suffix\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-helper\"\u003ePercentage of collected rent paid to a property manager.\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-error\" data-error=\"managementFee\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rp-section\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eRecurring expenses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-field-grid\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rp-field\"\u003e\n            \u003clabel id=\"rp-property-tax-label\" for=\"rp-property-tax\"\u003eProperty tax\u003c\/label\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-control\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rp-input-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rp-input-prefix\"\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput class=\"rp-has-prefix\" id=\"rp-property-tax\" data-field=\"propertyTax\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"3,600\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cselect id=\"rp-property-tax-period\" data-field=\"propertyTaxPeriod\" aria-labelledby=\"rp-property-tax-label\"\u003e\u003coption value=\"annual\" selected\u003eper year\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"monthly\"\u003eper month\u003c\/option\u003e\u003c\/select\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-helper\"\u003eRecurring real-estate tax. Use the period selector to match your quote.\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-error\" data-error=\"propertyTax\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rp-field\"\u003e\n            \u003clabel id=\"rp-insurance-label\" for=\"rp-insurance\"\u003eInsurance\u003c\/label\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-control\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rp-input-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rp-input-prefix\"\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput class=\"rp-has-prefix\" id=\"rp-insurance\" data-field=\"insurance\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"1,500\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cselect id=\"rp-insurance-period\" data-field=\"insurancePeriod\" aria-labelledby=\"rp-insurance-label\"\u003e\u003coption value=\"annual\" selected\u003eper year\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"monthly\"\u003eper month\u003c\/option\u003e\u003c\/select\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-helper\"\u003eLandlord insurance premium, excluding mortgage insurance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-error\" data-error=\"insurance\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rp-field\"\u003e\n            \u003clabel id=\"rp-maintenance-label\" for=\"rp-maintenance\"\u003eMaintenance and repairs\u003c\/label\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-control\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rp-input-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rp-input-prefix\"\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput class=\"rp-has-prefix\" id=\"rp-maintenance\" data-field=\"maintenance\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"250\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cselect id=\"rp-maintenance-period\" data-field=\"maintenancePeriod\" aria-labelledby=\"rp-maintenance-label\"\u003e\u003coption value=\"monthly\" selected\u003eper month\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"annual\"\u003eper year\u003c\/option\u003e\u003c\/select\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-helper\"\u003eRoutine repairs, turnover work, and maintenance reserve.\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-error\" data-error=\"maintenance\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rp-field\"\u003e\n            \u003clabel id=\"rp-hoa-label\" for=\"rp-hoa\"\u003eHOA fee\u003c\/label\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-control\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rp-input-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rp-input-prefix\"\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput class=\"rp-has-prefix\" id=\"rp-hoa\" data-field=\"hoa\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cselect id=\"rp-hoa-period\" data-field=\"hoaPeriod\" aria-labelledby=\"rp-hoa-label\"\u003e\u003coption value=\"monthly\" selected\u003eper month\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"annual\"\u003eper year\u003c\/option\u003e\u003c\/select\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-helper\"\u003eAssociation dues or similar mandatory community charges.\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-error\" data-error=\"hoa\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rp-field\"\u003e\n            \u003clabel id=\"rp-other-costs-label\" for=\"rp-other-costs\"\u003eOther costs\u003c\/label\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-control\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rp-input-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rp-input-prefix\"\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput class=\"rp-has-prefix\" id=\"rp-other-costs\" data-field=\"otherCosts\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"100\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cselect id=\"rp-other-costs-period\" data-field=\"otherCostsPeriod\" aria-labelledby=\"rp-other-costs-label\"\u003e\u003coption value=\"monthly\" selected\u003eper month\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption value=\"annual\"\u003eper year\u003c\/option\u003e\u003c\/select\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-helper\"\u003eUtilities paid by owner, licenses, bookkeeping, or recurring services.\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-error\" data-error=\"otherCosts\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rp-section\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eSelling the property\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-field-grid\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rp-field\"\u003e\n            \u003clabel for=\"rp-appreciation\"\u003eAnnual appreciation\u003c\/label\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-input-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"rp-plain-input rp-has-suffix\" id=\"rp-appreciation\" data-field=\"appreciation\" inputmode=\"decimal\" value=\"3.00\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rp-input-suffix\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-helper\"\u003eExpected annual change in property value; negative values are allowed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-error\" data-error=\"appreciation\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"rp-field\"\u003e\n            \u003clabel for=\"rp-holding-period\"\u003eHolding period\u003c\/label\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-input-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cinput class=\"rp-plain-input rp-has-suffix\" id=\"rp-holding-period\" data-field=\"holdingPeriod\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rp-input-suffix\"\u003eyears\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-helper\"\u003eNumber of years included in the sale and equity projection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"rp-error\" data-error=\"holdingPeriod\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003caside class=\"rp-results-panel\" aria-label=\"Live results\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eCash flow and return\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rp-primary-result\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-primary-label\"\u003eEstimated monthly cash flow\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-primary-value\" data-output=\"monthlyCashFlow\"\u003e—\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-primary-sub\" data-output=\"annualCashFlow\"\u003e— per year before income tax\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rp-result-grid\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-result-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLoan amount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-output=\"loanAmount\"\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePurchase price less down payment\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-result-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLoan payment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-output=\"loanPayment\"\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eMonthly principal and interest\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-result-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOther costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-output=\"otherMonthlyCosts\"\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eMonthly operating expenses\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-result-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEffective income\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-output=\"effectiveIncome\"\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAfter vacancy and management\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-result-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAnnual NOI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-output=\"annualNoi\"\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBefore mortgage payments\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-result-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCash-on-cash return\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-output=\"cashOnCash\"\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAnnual cash flow ÷ down payment\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-result-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCap rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-output=\"capRate\"\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eAnnual NOI ÷ purchase price\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-result-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal loan paid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-output=\"totalPaid\"\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eFull-term principal and interest\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-result-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProjected selling price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-output=\"sellingPrice\"\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall data-output=\"holdingLabel\"\u003eAt the end of the holding period\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-result-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLoan balance at sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-output=\"loanBalanceAtSale\"\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRemaining principal after scheduled payments\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-result-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProjected equity at sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-output=\"equityAtSale\"\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eProperty value less remaining loan\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"rp-result-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCumulative cash flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-output=\"cumulativeCashFlow\"\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eBefore tax over the holding period\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rp-status\" data-output=\"interpretation\"\u003eEnter assumptions to calculate results.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rp-visually-hidden\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-output=\"liveSummary\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/aside\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"rp-breakdown\"\u003e\n    \u003carticle class=\"rp-chart-card\" data-chart-card=\"expense\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eAnnual operating expense breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"rp-chart-intro\" data-output=\"expenseIntro\"\u003eOperating expenses are shown before debt service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv data-chart-host=\"expense\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rp-chart-callout\" data-chart-caption=\"expense\" data-output=\"expenseCaption\"\u003eEnter expense assumptions to see the breakdown.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/article\u003e\n\n    \u003carticle class=\"rp-chart-card\" data-chart-card=\"projection\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eProperty value, debt, and equity projection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"rp-chart-intro\" data-output=\"projectionIntro\"\u003eThe projection follows scheduled amortization and the selected annual appreciation rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rp-line-plot\" data-chart-host=\"projection\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rp-line-legend\" data-chart-legend=\"projection\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rp-chart-callout\" data-chart-caption=\"projection\" data-output=\"projectionCaption\"\u003eEnter purchase and holding assumptions to see the projection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"rp-visually-hidden\" data-chart-summary=\"projection\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"rp-table-card\" data-table-card=\"projection\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rp-table-toolbar\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnnual projection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rp-pill\" data-output=\"projectionRows\"\u003e0 rows\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rp-table-overflow\" data-table-overflow=\"projection\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"rp-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLoan balance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEquity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnnual NOI\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDebt service\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCash flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCumulative cash flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody data-table-body=\"projection\"\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rp-table-note\" data-table-note=\"projection\"\u003eProjection assumes constant rent, vacancy, management rate, and operating expenses. It excludes selling costs, income taxes, depreciation, capital gains tax, refinancing, and irregular capital expenditures.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"rp-education\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhat this rental property calculator estimates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis calculator combines a standard fixed-rate mortgage model with a simple rental operating statement. It estimates scheduled principal-and-interest payments, effective rental income after vacancy and management fees, recurring operating expenses, net operating income, cash flow, cap rate, cash-on-cash return, and projected equity at sale. The model is intended for preliminary deal screening and scenario comparison, not as personalized investment, tax, legal, or lending advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe results update as you type, so the most useful workflow is to begin with a realistic base case and then stress-test rent, vacancy, interest rate, maintenance, and appreciation. The Excel download captures the current assumptions, results, expense breakdown, and full annual projection in a genuine workbook that can be reviewed or extended offline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eHow to enter purchase and financing assumptions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003ePurchase price, down payment, interest rate, and term\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase price\u003c\/strong\u003e is the amount paid for the property. Include only amounts that you intentionally want treated as property basis in this screening model. The \u003cstrong\u003edown payment\u003c\/strong\u003e is cash paid toward the purchase price; the calculator sets loan amount equal to purchase price minus down payment. A down payment above the purchase price is invalid because it would imply a negative mortgage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterest rate\u003c\/strong\u003e is the annual nominal rate used for a fully amortizing monthly mortgage. A higher rate raises monthly debt service, reduces cash flow, and slows principal paydown. \u003cstrong\u003eLoan term\u003c\/strong\u003e is entered in years. A longer term generally lowers the payment but increases total interest paid over the full loan. A zero interest rate is handled as straight-line principal repayment rather than producing a division error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rp-formula\"\u003eMonthly mortgage payment = Loan amount × r × (1 + r)\u003csup\u003en\u003c\/sup\u003e ÷ ((1 + r)\u003csup\u003en\u003c\/sup\u003e − 1), where r is the monthly rate and n is the number of monthly payments.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor consumer guidance on mortgage terms, payment structure, and loan estimates, review the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerfinance.gov\/owning-a-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eConsumer Financial Protection Bureau’s home-loan resources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eHow income and vacancy affect the result\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonthly rent\u003c\/strong\u003e is scheduled gross rent before losses and fees. \u003cstrong\u003eVacancy rate\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces scheduled rent to estimate collected rent. This field can also serve as a conservative allowance for credit loss or downtime between tenants. \u003cstrong\u003eManagement fee\u003c\/strong\u003e is applied to rent after vacancy, reflecting a fee charged on collected income rather than on uncollected rent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEffective income therefore equals rent multiplied by one minus vacancy, then multiplied by one minus the management fee. Higher rent increases NOI and cash flow dollar for dollar after the vacancy and management adjustments. Higher vacancy or management fees reduce both NOI and cash flow. A common mistake is entering a management fee as a monthly dollar amount; this field requires a percentage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eHow to enter recurring operating expenses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe property tax, insurance, maintenance, HOA, and other-cost fields each include a monthly or annual selector. Choose the period that matches the quote or budget you are using. The calculator converts every amount to a monthly basis before computing cash flow, and to an annual basis for the expense chart, NOI, cap rate, and workbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProperty tax\u003c\/strong\u003e should reflect recurring real-estate tax, not income tax or one-time transfer tax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsurance\u003c\/strong\u003e should represent landlord or property coverage. Mortgage insurance is not modeled separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance and repairs\u003c\/strong\u003e should include routine upkeep and a practical reserve for turnover work. Large renovations may be better modeled outside this simplified calculator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHOA fee\u003c\/strong\u003e is optional; leave it at ze\nro when no association dues apply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther costs\u003c\/strong\u003e can include owner-paid utilities, licensing, bookkeeping, pest control, landscaping, or recurring services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOperating expenses exclude mortgage payments in the NOI calculation. This distinction matters because cap rate measures property operations independent of financing. The IRS explains common rental income and expense categories in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/taxtopics\/tc414\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTopic No. 414, Rental Income and Expenses\u003c\/a\u003e; tax treatment can differ from the cash-flow categories used here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eHow to read cash flow, NOI, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonthly cash flow\u003c\/strong\u003e is effective rental income minus operating expenses and the mortgage payment. Positive cash flow means the modeled property produces cash before income taxes and irregular capital spending. Negative cash flow means the assumptions require additional owner funding. \u003cstrong\u003eAnnual NOI\u003c\/strong\u003e is effective income minus operating expenses, excluding debt service. NOI can be positive even when cash flow is negative if financing costs are high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rp-formula\"\u003eCap rate = Annual NOI ÷ Purchase price. Cash-on-cash return = Annual cash flow ÷ Down payment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCap rate\u003c\/strong\u003e helps compare the operating return of properties with different financing structures. A high cap rate can indicate stronger income relative to price, but it may also accompany higher property, tenant, or location risk. \u003cstrong\u003eCash-on-cash return\u003c\/strong\u003e focuses on the annual cash flow generated by the cash invested as down payment. A small down payment can magnify this percentage in either direction, so it should be interpreted alongside debt level and cash-flow resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etotal loan paid\u003c\/strong\u003e result is the sum of scheduled principal and interest over the complete mortgage term, not only the selected holding period. It does not include taxes, insurance, lender fees, or prepayments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eHow the sale and equity projection works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual appreciation\u003c\/strong\u003e compounds the purchase price once per projection year. Negative appreciation is allowed for downside analysis. \u003cstrong\u003eHolding period\u003c\/strong\u003e determines the projected selling price, remaining loan balance, equity, cumulative cash flow, chart horizon, and table length. The projected equity at sale equals projected property value minus remaining mortgage principal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe line chart compares property value, loan balance, and equity. Equity can grow from both appreciation and principal repayment. The table shows the same data year by year, plus constant annual NOI, debt service, cash flow, and cumulative cash flow. Because the model excludes selling commissions, transfer taxes, capital gains tax, depreciation recapture, and closing adjustments, projected equity is not the same as net cash proceeds from a real sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003ePractical stress tests and common mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTest at least three cases: a base case, a conservative case with lower rent and higher vacancy or maintenance, and a financing stress case with a higher interest rate. Also test zero appreciation so you can see how much equity comes from amortization alone. Avoid relying on a single year of unusually low repairs, and do not treat cap rate or cash-on-cash return as a guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor broader housing and mortgage market context, Freddie Mac publishes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freddiemac.com\/research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehousing and mortgage research\u003c\/a\u003e, while the U.S. Census Bureau provides \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/housing\/hvs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003erental vacancy and homeownership data\u003c\/a\u003e. Local taxes, insurance premiums, rent regulations, tenant protections, and transaction costs can materially change a property’s economics, so replace example values with location-specific estimates before making a decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49909490516211,"sku":"rental-property","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/rental-property.webp?v=1783935599","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/rental-property","provider":"Financial Models Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}