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CapRateCity
Free cap rate calculators for every US market
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Free investment calculators and market analysis for rental property investors. Compare cap rates, cash-on-cash returns, and deal metrics across 300+ US markets.

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#CityCap RatePriceRent/Mo1% RuleTaxVacancyGrowth
1Flint, MI7.0%$85K$7200.8%1.52%8.2%-0.5%
2Youngstown, OH5.9%$95K$7200.8%1.6%8.5%-0.5%
3Charleston, WV5.9%$135K$8800.7%0.58%7.5%-0.4%
4Canton, OH5.8%$115K$8500.7%1.58%7.5%-0.3%
5Jackson, MS5.8%$140K$9200.7%0.65%8%-0.2%
6Mobile, AL5.8%$155K$9800.6%0.44%7.5%0.1%
7Dothan, AL5.7%$165K$1,0200.6%0.4%6.8%0.3%
8Binghamton, NY5.7%$115K$8500.7%1.72%7.2%-0.3%
9Montgomery, AL5.7%$165K$1,0200.6%0.41%7.2%0.2%
10Reading, PA5.7%$145K$1,0200.7%1.42%6.5%0.1%

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How to Evaluate a Rental Property

Cap Rate
Net operating income divided by purchase price. The single most important metric for comparing properties on an apples-to-apples basis. Above 6% is generally strong for residential.
Cash-on-Cash Return
Annual cash flow divided by total cash invested. Unlike cap rate, this factors in your financing. Shows you the actual return on every dollar you put in.
The 1% Rule
Monthly rent should be at least 1% of purchase price. A quick screening test — if a property doesn't pass, it needs exceptional circumstances to cash flow.
Gross Rent Multiplier
Purchase price divided by annual gross rent. Under 15x is generally favorable. A fast way to compare properties before running full analysis.
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