Square Footage
After-Repair Value (ARV)
Single Input Valuation Metrics

Number of Units

The number of rentable units in the property.

Example Result

Sample Data
1.00

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

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Number of Units Formula

User Input
User Input
1.00

Where to Find This Value

Here's where you can find the value for Number of Units:

Property Listing

The MLS listing or property marketing materials specify the number of units

County Records

County records show the number of legal dwelling units

Inspection Report

A property inspection confirms the actual unit count and configuration

Used to Calculate

Number of Units is used as an input for these calculations:

Per Unit Operating Cost
Expense Metrics
$12,146
Insurance Cost Per Unit
Expense Metrics
$1,925
Tax Cost Per Unit
Expense Metrics
$5,775
Price Per Unit
Valuation Metrics
$385,000
All-In Cost Per Unit
Deal Analysis
$396,550

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Why It Matters

Unit count determines which per-unit metrics are meaningful and what financing options are available. Properties with 1–4 units qualify for conventional residential mortgages with lower down payments and better rates. Moving to 5+ units requires commercial financing with different underwriting criteria.

Detailed Explanation

Number of Units is the count of separate rentable units in the property. A single-family home has 1 unit; a duplex has 2; a fourplex has 4. This drives per-unit metrics like Price Per Unit, Revenue Per Unit, and Operating Cost Per Unit. Per-unit analysis is the standard method for comparing multi-family properties of different sizes. Residential financing (1–4 units) has different terms than commercial (5+ units).

Example

Sample Result
1

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

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