Equivalent Bond Yield

Cash-on-cash return comparable to bond yields.

Example Result

Sample Data

-4.79%

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

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Equivalent Bond Yield Formula

Cash on Cash Return

-4.79%

-4.79%

What This Means

A sample property priced at $385,000 with $2,850/month rent has a equivalent bond yield of -4.79%. Bonds typically yield 3-5%. If your property's cash-on-cash return exceeds bond yields, you are getting a better income stream plus the added benefits of appreciation and tax advantages that bonds do not offer.

Where This Value Comes From

Equivalent Bond Yield is not entered directly — it is calculated from Cash on Cash Return. See the formula breakdown above and the detailed inputs below.

Calculated From

Equivalent Bond Yield is calculated using these inputs:

Cash on Cash Return

Annual cash flow divided by total cash invested.

-4.79%

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Why It Matters

Bonds typically yield 3-5%. If your property's cash-on-cash return exceeds bond yields, you are getting a better income stream plus the added benefits of appreciation and tax advantages that bonds do not offer.

Detailed Explanation

The Equivalent Bond Yield uses your cash-on-cash return as a proxy for bond-like income yield. It represents the steady income component of your real estate return.