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Leverage Ratio

Property value divided by equity — measures leverage amplification.

Example Result

Sample Data
4.33x

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

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Leverage Ratio Formula

Property Value / Current Equity
$385,000 / $91,679
4.33x

What This Means

A sample property priced at $385,000 with $2,850/month rent has a leverage ratio of 4.33x at Purchase (Month 0). Leverage is what makes real estate returns exceptional. A 5:1 leverage ratio means every 1% of property appreciation translates to 5% equity growth. But leverage also amplifies losses, so understanding your leverage level is critical.

Where This Value Comes From

Leverage Ratio is not entered directly — it is calculated from Property Value and Total Equity Current. See the formula breakdown above and the detailed inputs below.

Inputs That Determine Leverage Ratio

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Why It Matters

Leverage is what makes real estate returns exceptional. A 5:1 leverage ratio means every 1% of property appreciation translates to 5% equity growth. But leverage also amplifies losses, so understanding your leverage level is critical.

Detailed Explanation

The Leverage Ratio shows how much property value you control for every dollar of equity. At 5:1 leverage, a 3% property appreciation creates a 15% equity return.

Example

Sample Result
5.00x

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

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