Free Investor Tools · 2026

Free Real Estate Investor Calculators & Tools

8 professional-grade calculators built specifically for real estate investors. Run your numbers before you make an offer — no signup, no paywall, no fluff.

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DSCR Calculator — Debt Service Coverage Ratio

The most important metric for rental property financing. Calculate your DSCR instantly to see if your property qualifies for a DSCR loan — and what terms to expect.

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DSCR Calculator
Rental income vs. loan payments
Gross Monthly Rent ($)
Property Taxes / Month ($)
Insurance / Month ($)
HOA / Month (if any, $)
Loan Amount ($)
Interest Rate (% annually)
Loan Term (years)
Payment Type
DSCR Results
Gross Monthly Rent
Monthly Expenses (tax + ins + HOA)
Net Operating Income (monthly)
Monthly Loan Payment (PITIA)
Monthly Cash Flow
Your DSCR Ratio
Estimate only. Actual DSCR calculated by lender. We are not a lender.

What Is DSCR and Why Does It Matter?

The Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) measures whether your rental property generates enough income to cover its loan payments. It's the primary qualification metric for DSCR loans — meaning you qualify based on the property's cash flow, not your personal income or tax returns.

DSCR = Monthly Rent ÷ Monthly Loan Payment (PITIA)

A DSCR of 1.0 means rent exactly covers the payment. Above 1.0 means positive cash flow. Below 1.0 means the rent doesn't fully cover the payment.

1.25+
Strong — best rates
1.0–1.24
Qualifies — most lenders
Below 1.0
Difficult to finance
Pro tip: If your DSCR is below 1.0, try running the calculation with an interest-only payment — many DSCR lenders offer IO options that lower the monthly payment and improve your DSCR ratio significantly. Learn more about DSCR loans →
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ARV Calculator — After Repair Value & Maximum Offer

Enter your comparable sales and property details to calculate your After Repair Value and maximum offer price using the professional 70% rule formula.

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ARV & Max Offer Calculator
70% Rule + comp-based ARV
Comp 1 Sale Price ($)
Comp 2 Sale Price ($)
Comp 3 Sale Price ($)
Comp 4 Sale Price (optional, $)
ARV Adjustment Factor (%)
Renovation Budget ($)
70% Rule % (conservative=65)
Safety Margin (%)
ARV Results
Average of Comps
After Adjustment
Safety Margin Applied
Your Estimated ARV
Renovation Budget
Maximum Offer Price (70% Rule)
For estimation only. Always verify ARV with a licensed appraiser and 3+ sold comps. We are not a lender.

How Professional Investors Calculate ARV

ARV (After Repair Value) is the estimated market value of a property after all planned renovations are complete. It is the single most important number in house flipping and BRRRR investing — every other number flows from it.

ARV = Average of Adjusted Comparable Sales

The 70% Rule then uses ARV to calculate your maximum offer:

Max Offer = (ARV × 0.70) − Renovation Costs

The 30% buffer covers your profit, holding costs, selling costs, and financing fees. This is why the formula works — it builds the margin in from the offer price.

Critical rule: Only use sold comparables — not active listings. What sellers are asking is not what buyers are paying. Use comps sold within 90 days, within 0.5 miles, of similar size and condition. Read our full ARV guide →
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Fix and Flip Profit Calculator

Full deal analysis including purchase, renovation, financing, holding, and selling costs. See your net profit, ROI, and whether your deal passes the 70% Rule — all in one place.

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Fix & Flip Profit Calculator
Complete deal analysis
Purchase Price ($)
After Repair Value / ARV ($)
Renovation Budget ($)
Loan Amount ($)
Interest Rate (% annually)
Hold Period (months)
Origination Points (%)
Selling Costs (% of sale)
Other Holding Costs/Month ($)
Contingency Buffer (%)
Fix & Flip Deal Analysis
Purchase Price
Renovation (incl. contingency)
Interest Paid
Origination Fee
Selling Costs
Other Holding Costs
Total All-In Cost
70% Rule Check
Estimated Net Profit
Return on Cash Invested
Estimate only. Add 10–15% contingency to all renovation budgets. We are not a lender.

The Numbers Every Flipper Must Know

Profitable house flipping is a math game. The investors who consistently make money on flips are the ones who run the numbers before they make an offer — not after they're under contract and excited about the deal.

This calculator includes every cost that kills flip profitability when ignored: interest on the loan, origination points, holding costs during renovation, and selling costs at exit. Most online calculators skip 2–3 of these.

Target minimum profit: Most experienced investors target a minimum net profit of $25,000 or 20% of the ARV — whichever is higher. If your numbers don't hit that, the deal may not have enough cushion for surprises. Read our complete fix and flip guide →
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Hard Money Loan Calculator

Calculate your monthly interest payment, total interest cost, origination fee, and total cost of capital for any hard money loan scenario.

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Hard Money Loan Calculator
Total cost of capital
Loan Amount ($)
Property Purchase Price ($)
Interest Rate (% annually)
Loan Term (months)
Expected Hold (months)
Origination Points (%)
Hard Money Loan Breakdown
Loan Amount
LTV Ratio
Monthly Interest Payment
Origination Fee (points)
Total Interest (hold period)
Total Cost of Capital
Effective APR (all-in)
Interest-only calculation. Estimate only. Actual terms set by individual lenders. We are not a lender.

Understanding Hard Money Loan Costs

Hard money loans have higher interest rates than conventional mortgages — but because they're short-term and interest-only, the total dollar cost is often lower than it appears when you look at just the annual rate.

This calculator shows you the actual total cost of capital — including origination points — over your expected hold period. This is the number that matters for deal analysis, not the annualized rate.

9–11%
Experienced investor
11–13%
Mid-level investor
13–15%
First-time / higher LTV
Key insight: A 12% rate on a $150,000 loan held for 6 months costs $9,000 in interest — not $18,000. Always model your actual hold period, not the full term. See our full hard money guide →
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Rental Property Cash Flow Calculator

Calculate monthly and annual net cash flow, gross yield, net yield, and cash-on-cash return for any rental property. Includes vacancy and management expense inputs.

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Rental Cash Flow Calculator
Monthly income vs. expenses
Purchase Price ($)
Down Payment ($)
Gross Monthly Rent ($)
Monthly Mortgage Payment ($)
Property Tax / Month ($)
Insurance / Month ($)
Maintenance / Month ($)
Property Mgmt (% of rent)
Vacancy Rate (%)
HOA / Month ($)
Rental Cash Flow Analysis
Effective Gross Income (after vacancy)
Total Monthly Expenses
Monthly Net Cash Flow
Annual Net Cash Flow
Gross Rental Yield
Cash-on-Cash Return
Estimate only. Actual expenses vary by property and market. We are not a lender.

Cash Flow Is the Foundation of Rental Investing

Cash-on-cash return (CoC) is the annual net cash flow divided by the total cash you invested. It's the most useful single metric for comparing rental property opportunities because it accounts for financing and measures the return on actual dollars deployed.

CoC = Annual Net Cash Flow ÷ Total Cash Invested
8%+
Strong cash flow deal
4–8%
Acceptable — check appreciation
Below 4%
Thin — appreciation dependent
Pro tip: The 1% Rule is a quick screen — monthly rent should equal at least 1% of the purchase price ($2,000/month on a $200,000 property). It's a starting filter, not a final decision. Always run the full cash flow calculation. See our DSCR rental loan options →
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Cap Rate Calculator

Calculate the capitalization rate for any income-producing property. Essential for valuing commercial real estate, multi-family, and investment properties — and comparing across markets.

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Cap Rate Calculator
NOI ÷ Property Value
Monthly Gross Rent ($)
Vacancy Rate (%)
Monthly Property Tax ($)
Monthly Insurance ($)
Monthly Maintenance ($)
Property Mgmt / Month ($)
Other Monthly Expenses ($)
Property Value / Price ($)
Target Cap Rate (%) — to find value
Cap Rate Analysis
Effective Gross Income (monthly)
Total Operating Expenses (monthly)
Net Operating Income (monthly)
Annual NOI
Cap Rate
Property Value at Target Cap Rate
Does not include mortgage payments — cap rate is a pre-financing metric. We are not a lender.

What Is Cap Rate and How to Use It

Cap rate (capitalization rate) measures a property's investment return independent of financing. It tells you the return you'd earn if you bought the property with all cash. This makes it ideal for comparing properties across markets and deal types without financing differences clouding the analysis.

Cap Rate = Annual NOI ÷ Property Value

You can also reverse this formula to find the property's implied value at a given market cap rate — useful for pricing income properties.

7%+
Strong — cash flow focus
4–7%
Typical — balanced
Below 4%
Low — appreciation bet
Important: Cap rate does NOT include mortgage payments (that's cash-on-cash return). Use cap rate to compare properties and evaluate market pricing. Use cash-on-cash return to evaluate the deal with your specific financing. Both metrics together give you the full picture.
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BRRRR Strategy Calculator

Model your complete BRRRR deal — from hard money acquisition through the DSCR refinance. See how much capital you get back, your remaining equity, and ongoing cash flow.

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BRRRR Calculator
Buy · Rehab · Rent · Refinance · Repeat
Purchase Price ($)
Hard Money Down Payment ($)
Renovation Cost ($)
After Repair Value / ARV ($)
Hard Money Rate (% annually)
Hold Period Before Refi (months)
DSCR Refi LTV (%)
Monthly Rent ($)
DSCR Refi Rate (% annually)
Monthly Expenses (tax+ins+other, $)
BRRRR Deal Analysis
Total Cash Invested (down + reno + interest)
ARV After Renovation
DSCR Refinance Loan Amount
Hard Money Payoff
Cash Returned to You
Remaining Cash Left in Deal
New Monthly Mortgage (DSCR loan)
Monthly Cash Flow After Refi
Your DSCR Ratio
Estimate only. Refinance appraisal may differ from estimated ARV. We are not a lender.

How the BRRRR Calculator Works

The BRRRR method works by recycling capital — using a hard money loan to buy and renovate, then refinancing the improved value into a long-term DSCR loan. The key metric is how much cash you get back at refinance.

A "perfect" BRRRR returns 100% of your invested capital, leaving you with a cash-flowing rental for zero net cost. Real-world deals often return 70–90% of capital — still excellent. The calculator shows you exactly how much capital you'll get back and what remains in the deal.

The BRRRR formula: Refi Loan Amount − Hard Money Payoff = Cash Returned. If Cash Returned ≥ Total Cash Invested, you've fully recycled your capital. Read our complete BRRRR guide with full examples →
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LTV & Maximum Loan Amount Calculator

Calculate your loan-to-value ratio for any purchase or refinance. Find the maximum loan amount at different LTV thresholds, and see how much down payment or equity you need.

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LTV & Max Loan Calculator
Purchase or refinance
Loan Purpose
Property Value / Purchase Price ($)
Desired Loan Amount ($)
Existing Mortgage Balance ($)
LTV Analysis
Property Value
Desired Loan Amount
Your LTV Ratio
Down Payment / Equity Required
Max Loan at 65% LTV (conservative)
Max Loan at 70% LTV (standard hard money)
Max Loan at 75% LTV (DSCR/standard)
Max Loan at 80% LTV (max DSCR)
Estimates only. Lender LTV limits vary by loan type, property, and borrower profile. We are not a lender.

Understanding LTV for Investment Properties

Loan-to-value (LTV) is the ratio of your loan amount to the property's value. It's the primary lever that determines how much a lender will fund — and what rate you'll pay.

LTV = Loan Amount ÷ Property Value
65%
Best hard money rates
70–75%
Standard — most lenders
80%+
Max DSCR — higher rate
Pro tip: For hard money loans, most lenders cap at 65–75% of purchase price OR 65–70% of ARV — whichever produces the smaller loan. Always ask which metric your lender uses, as it significantly affects your available loan amount. Learn more about hard money loan terms →

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