Total Cash Invested
Total cash committed to the property: closing costs, rent-ready, reserves, and negative cash flow.
Example Result
Sample DataBased on a sample $385,000 property with $2,850/month rent, 20% down, 7% interest rate.
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What This Means
A sample property priced at $385,000 with $2,850/month rent has a total cash invested of $110,830 at Purchase (Month 0). This is the denominator for cash-on-cash return, total ROI, and the Return on Investment Quadrant™. It represents every dollar of cash you commit to acquire, prepare, and sustain the property. A lower total cash invested means higher leverage and amplified returns — both positive and negative.
Where This Value Comes From
Total Cash Invested is not entered directly — it is calculated from Total Cash to Close, Rent Ready Costs, 6-Month Reserves, and Cash Flow Before Tax. See the formula breakdown above and the detailed inputs below.
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This is the denominator for cash-on-cash return, total ROI, and the Return on Investment Quadrant™. It represents every dollar of cash you commit to acquire, prepare, and sustain the property. A lower total cash invested means higher leverage and amplified returns — both positive and negative.
Detailed Explanation
Total Cash Invested is the full amount of cash you commit to a property: the closing amount (down payment + closing costs - seller concessions), plus rent-ready/rehab costs, plus 6-month reserves you need to set aside, plus any negative cash flow you must cover out of pocket. This is the true denominator for Return on Investment calculations because it reflects every dollar of real cash commitment — not just what you bring to the closing table.
Example
Based on a sample $385,000 property with $2,850/month rent, 20% down, 7% interest rate.
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