Calculate Rental Property Yield & Cash Flow
Calculate gross yield, net yield, and monthly cash flow for rental properties. Compare investment returns.
Gross vs Net Rental Yield
Gross yield = Annual Rent ÷ Purchase Price. Quick screening metric — ignores expenses. Net yield = NOI ÷ Purchase Price. More accurate — includes vacancy, taxes, insurance, and maintenance. A property with 8% gross yield might only have 5-6% net yield after expenses. Always use net yield when comparing investment properties.
Cash Flow Analysis
Monthly cash flow = NOI/12 minus mortgage payment. Positive cash flow means the property pays for itself and generates income. Aim for $200+/month positive cash flow per unit. Negative cash flow means you are subsidizing the property — acceptable only if strong appreciation is expected. The 1% rule (monthly rent ≥ 1% of purchase price) is a quick screening tool: $300K property should rent for $3,000+/month to likely cash flow positive.
Rental yield calculator captures real estate investors actively analyzing deals — a high-intent, high-value audience. CPC from real estate platforms and mortgage lenders: $5-12.
