+R6 Return in Dollars

Annual dollar return earned on a 6-month reserve fund at 1%.

Example Result

Sample Data

$184

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

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+R6 Return in Dollars Formula

One Month Reserves x 6 x 1%

One Month Reserves x 6 x 1%

$184

What This Means

A sample property priced at $385,000 with $2,850/month rent has a +r6 return in dollars of $184. While the return is small, it represents money your reserves are earning rather than sitting idle. Over time and across multiple properties, even modest reserve returns add up. This also helps justify holding adequate reserves to skeptical partners.

Where This Value Comes From

+R6 Return in Dollars is not entered directly — it is calculated from One Month of Reserves. See the formula breakdown above and the detailed inputs below.

Calculated From

+R6 Return in Dollars is calculated using these inputs:

One Month of Reserves

Monthly amount needed for one month of operating expenses, debt service, and PMI.

$3,061

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Why It Matters

While the return is small, it represents money your reserves are earning rather than sitting idle. Over time and across multiple properties, even modest reserve returns add up. This also helps justify holding adequate reserves to skeptical partners.

Detailed Explanation

The +R6 Return in Dollars calculates the annual income earned on your 6-month reserve fund. By multiplying the monthly reserve amount by 6 months and the 1% annual rate, you see the modest but real return your safety net generates.