Return vs S&P 500
Your total ROI minus the historical 10% S&P 500 average.
Example Result
Sample DataBased 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)
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.
Calculated From
Return vs S&P 500 is calculated using these inputs:
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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
Based on a sample $385,000 property with $2,850/month rent, 20% down, 7% interest rate.
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Monthly Management Hours
1The estimated hours per month spent managing the property.
Cap Rate
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