Return vs S&P 500

Your total ROI minus the historical 10% S&P 500 average.

Example Result

Sample Data
4.82%

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

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Return vs S&P 500 Formula

Total ROI - 10% (historical S&P 500 average)
14.82% - 10% (historical S&P 500 average)
4.82%

What This Means

A sample property priced at $385,000 with $2,850/month rent has a return vs s&p 500 of 4.82%. A positive number means you are outperforming the stock market. Many leveraged rental properties significantly outperform stocks on a total return basis, which is one of the key arguments for real estate investing.

Where This Value Comes From

Return vs S&P 500 is not entered directly — it is calculated from Total ROI (Year 1). See the formula breakdown above and the detailed inputs below.

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Why It Matters

A positive number means you are outperforming the stock market. Many leveraged rental properties significantly outperform stocks on a total return basis, which is one of the key arguments for real estate investing.

Detailed Explanation

Subtracts the S&P 500's long-term average annual return (10%) from your total real estate ROI to show the excess (or deficit) return.

Example

Sample Result
+8.52%

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

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