Monthly Cash Flow Per Unit

Monthly pre-tax cash flow divided by number of units.

Example Result

Sample Data

-$335.27 /month

-$4,023.28 /year

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

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Monthly Cash Flow Per Unit Formula

Monthly (CFBT ÷ 12) ÷ Units -$335.27/mo

Annual Cash Flow Before Tax ÷ Units -$4,023.28/yr

What This Means

A sample property priced at $385,000 with $2,850/month rent has a monthly cash flow per unit of -$335.27 at Purchase (Month 0). Many investors set minimum per-door cash flow thresholds (e.g., $100-$200/door/month). This metric instantly tells you if a property meets your investment criteria on a per-unit basis.

Where This Value Comes From

Monthly Cash Flow Per Unit is not entered directly — it is calculated from Cash Flow Before Tax. See the formula breakdown above and the detailed inputs below.

Inputs That Determine Monthly Cash Flow Per Unit

Cash Flow Before Tax

Cash remaining after operating expenses and debt service.

-$4,023

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Why It Matters

Many investors set minimum per-door cash flow thresholds (e.g., $100-$200/door/month). This metric instantly tells you if a property meets your investment criteria on a per-unit basis.

Detailed Explanation

Monthly Cash Flow Per Unit divides the monthly before-tax cash flow by the number of units. This per-door cash flow metric is a favorite among multi-family investors for comparing properties of different sizes.

Discussion

Currency-precise format ($X.XX) is appropriate here since dividing total cash flow by the number of units often produces values with meaningful cents. Unlike most currency metrics, the extra decimal precision helps with per-unit comparisons.