Equivalent Stock Return

Total Year 1 ROI comparable to stock market annual returns.

Example Result

Sample Data

15.36%

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

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Equivalent Stock Return Formula

Total ROI (Year 1)

15.36%

15.36%

What This Means

A sample property priced at $385,000 with $2,850/month rent has a equivalent stock return of 15.36% at Purchase (Month 0). This bridges the gap between real estate and stock investing. When someone says "the S&P 500 returned 10%", you can directly compare your property's 18% total ROI to evaluate which investment performed better.

Where This Value Comes From

Equivalent Stock Return is not entered directly — it is calculated from Total ROI. See the formula breakdown above and the detailed inputs below.

Inputs That Determine Equivalent Stock Return

Total ROI

Combined return from cash flow, appreciation, loan paydown, and Cash Flow from Depreciation™.

15.36%

Purchase

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Why It Matters

This bridges the gap between real estate and stock investing. When someone says "the S&P 500 returned 10%", you can directly compare your property's 18% total ROI to evaluate which investment performed better.

Detailed Explanation

The Equivalent Stock Return translates your total real estate ROI (cash flow + appreciation + paydown) into a number directly comparable to stock market returns.