How is Cash-on-Cash different from Cap Rate?

Cap Rate evaluates a property as if bought with 100% all-cash (ignoring mortgages). Cash-on-Cash Return specifically measures the leveraged return on only the actual cash you paid out-of-pocket.

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Real Estate Cash-on-Cash Return (CoC) Calculator

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CoC_Return = (Annual_Cash_Flow / Total_Cash_Invested) * 100 where Annual_Cash_Flow = (Monthly_Rent - Expenses - Mortgage_PI) * 12

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Understanding Your Results

Calculates total initial cash out-of-pocket, monthly mortgage (P&I), net monthly pre-tax cash flow, annual cash flow, and leveraged Cash-on-Cash percentage yield.

Practical Guidance & Next Steps

Unlike unleveraged Cap Rate, Cash-on-Cash Return measures the actual cash earned on every dollar of capital invested out-of-pocket.

What is this?

A real estate investment utility that models leveraged cash-on-cash yield for rental properties.

How does it work?

1. Enter purchase price, down payment %, closing costs, and rehab budget. 2. Enter monthly rental revenue, monthly operating expenses, and mortgage rate. 3. View total out-of-pocket cash, net monthly cash flow, and Cash-on-Cash Return %.

Why use it?

Reveals your true cash yield when using mortgage leverage to purchase rental real estate.

Technical Scope & Calculation Limitations

Calculates pre-tax operating cash flow excluding depreciation write-offs and tax deductions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most real estate investors target a Cash-on-Cash Return between 8% and 12%, though strong markets with high property appreciation may trade at 6% to 8%.

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