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Annual Wealth Building

Combined cash flow, appreciation, and principal paydown for the current year.

Example Result

Sample Data
$10,655

Based on a sample $385,000 property with $2,850/month rent, 20% down, 7% interest rate.

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Annual Wealth Building Formula

Cash Flow -$4,023
+ Appreciation $11,550
= Annual Wealth Building $10,655

What This Means

A sample property priced at $385,000 with $2,850/month rent has a annual wealth building of $10,655 at Purchase (Month 0). This comprehensive view of annual returns often surprises new investors. A property that "only" cash flows $4,000/year might actually create $20,000+ in total wealth when you include appreciation and paydown.

Where This Value Comes From

Annual Wealth Building is not entered directly — it is calculated from Cash Flow Before Tax, Property Value, Appreciation Rate, Principal Paydown, Appreciation, and Principal Paydown. See the formula breakdown above and the detailed inputs below.

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Why It Matters

This comprehensive view of annual returns often surprises new investors. A property that "only" cash flows $4,000/year might actually create $20,000+ in total wealth when you include appreciation and paydown.

Detailed Explanation

Annual Wealth Building captures all three sources of real estate returns for the selected year: cash flow you pocket, property value appreciation, and equity built through mortgage payments. It gives a comprehensive view of the total value your property generates annually.

Example

Sample Result
$20,728

Based on a sample $385,000 property with $2,850/month rent, 20% down, 7% interest rate.

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