Cumulative Cash Flow Year 5

Total cash flow collected over the first 5 years.

Example Result

Sample Data

-$14,939

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

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Cumulative Cash Flow Year 5 Formula

Sum of Cash Flow Before Tax for Years 1-5

Sum of -$4,246 for Years 1-5

-$14,939

What This Means

A sample property priced at $385,000 with $2,850/month rent has a cumulative cash flow year 5 of -$14,939. Cumulative cash flow shows the total cash extracted over your hold period. Combined with equity gains from appreciation and paydown, it gives the complete picture of your 5-year investment returns.

Where This Value Comes From

Cumulative Cash Flow Year 5 is not entered directly — it is calculated from Cash Flow Before Tax. See the formula breakdown above and the detailed inputs below.

Calculated From

Cumulative Cash Flow Year 5 is calculated using these inputs:

Cash Flow Before Tax

Cash remaining after operating expenses and debt service.

-$4,246

Used to Calculate

Cumulative Cash Flow Year 5 is used as an input for these calculations:

Return Per Dollar (5-Year)

Return Metrics

0.95x

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Why It Matters

Cumulative cash flow shows the total cash extracted over your hold period. Combined with equity gains from appreciation and paydown, it gives the complete picture of your 5-year investment returns.

Detailed Explanation

The sum of all annual cash flows before tax over the first 5 years. This represents the total cash you have extracted from the property during your hold period.