Other Income
Return Metrics
Single Input Income Metrics

Monthly Rent

The gross monthly rental income collected from tenants.

Example Result

Sample Data
$2,850

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

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Monthly Rent Formula

User Input (Monthly)
User Input (Monthly)
$2,850

Where to Find This Value

Here's where you can find the value for Monthly Rent:

Lease Agreement

The monthly rent amount on your signed lease or rental agreement

Rent Comparables

Check Zillow, Rentometer, or local listings for market rent in your area

Property Manager

Ask your property manager for current market rent estimates

Used to Calculate

Monthly Rent is used as an input for these calculations:

Gross Potential Rent
Income Metrics
$34,200
Rent to Value Ratio
Income Metrics
0.74%
Front End Ratio
Debt Metrics
71.90%
Back End Ratio
Debt Metrics
107.41%
One Percent Rule
Deal Analysis
0.74%
Two Percent Rule
Deal Analysis
0.74%
Fifty Percent Rule Estimate
Deal Analysis
-$7,490

Platform Distribution

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Why It Matters

Monthly rent is the single largest driver of your cash flow. Even small differences ($50–$100/month) compound over time and significantly affect annual returns. Validate your rent estimate against comparable rentals, local vacancy rates, and seasonal trends before committing to a deal.

Detailed Explanation

Monthly Rent is the total rent you charge tenants each month before any deductions. For single-family properties this is a single amount; for multi-unit properties it is the combined rent from all units. Monthly Rent is the foundation of every income metric — Gross Potential Rent, Effective Gross Income, NOI, and Cash Flow all start here. Always use the current market rent (not below-market rents from inherited leases) for accurate analysis.

Example

Sample Result
$1,800

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

Related Calculations

Gross Potential Rent

2

Total annual rental income assuming full occupancy.

$34,200 Example

Effective Gross Income

2

Actual expected income after vacancy and other income.

$32,490 Example

Net Operating Income

U

Income remaining after all operating expenses but before debt service.

$20,344 Example

Cash Flow Before Tax

V

Cash remaining after operating expenses and debt service.

-$4,246 Example

Cash Flow After Tax

W

Cash remaining after all expenses, debt service, and estimated taxes.

-$4,246 Example

Revenue Per Unit

2

Effective gross income divided by the number of units.

$32,490 Example

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