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Total Wealth Building Year 1

Combined cash flow, appreciation, and principal paydown in Year 1.

Example Result

Sample Data
$10,433

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

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Total Wealth Building Year 1 Formula

Cash Flow + Appreciation + Principal Paydown
Cash Flow -$4,246
+ Appreciation $11,550
+ Principal Paydown $3,129
= Total Wealth Building Year 1 $10,433

What This Means

A sample property priced at $385,000 with $2,850/month rent has a total wealth building year 1 of $10,433. This comprehensive view of Year 1 returns often surprises new investors. A property that "only" cash flows $4,000/year might actually create $20,000+ in total wealth when you include appreciation and paydown.

Where This Value Comes From

Total Wealth Building Year 1 is not entered directly — it is calculated from Cash Flow Before Tax, Property Value, Appreciation Rate, Year 1 Principal Paydown, Appreciation, and Principal Paydown. See the formula breakdown above and the detailed inputs below.

Calculated From

Total Wealth Building Year 1 is calculated using these inputs:

Cash Flow Before Tax
Cash remaining after operating expenses and debt service.
-$4,246
Property Value
The current estimated market value of the property.
Found on your county assessor
$385,000
Appreciation Rate
The expected annual property value appreciation rate.
Found on your fhfa house price index
3.00%
Year 1 Principal Paydown
Total principal paid down during the first year.
$3,129
Appreciation
Year 1 property value increase from market appreciation
$11,550
Principal Paydown
Year 1 mortgage principal reduction from monthly payments
$3,129

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Why It Matters

This comprehensive view of Year 1 returns often surprises new investors. A property that "only" cash flows $4,000/year might actually create $20,000+ in total wealth when you include appreciation and paydown.

Detailed Explanation

Total wealth building captures all three sources of real estate returns in the first year: cash flow you pocket, property value appreciation, and equity built through mortgage payments.

Example

Sample Result
$20,728

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

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