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How to Calculate – Cash Needed – Closing – Holding – Equity Profit

Monday, March 07

Cash Needed (All In Closing) – The Total Cash needed to purchase property and rehab.   Purchase Price- Flip Mortgage Loan Amount+ Repairs+ Closing Cost Amount---------------------------------------= Cash Needed (all in closing)Cash Needed (Holding Cost x Mos.) – The Total Cash needed to mainta...


How to Calculate Net Yield

Sunday, March 06

Net Yield – Measures yearly cash flow to the after repair value (ARV). This metric takes into account all of the expenses including the debt service.    Yearly Cash Flow÷ After Repair Value------------------------------= Net Yield        $29,832÷ $2,000,000------------= 1.49%


How to Calculate Debt Yield

Saturday, March 05

Debt Yield – Measures yearly net operating income (NOI) to the loan amount. This metric is used to determine the risk of a loan. Provides lenders a measure of risk independent of interest rate and amortization periods.   Yearly Net Operating Income÷ Loan Amount------------------------------= D...


How to Calculate Debt Coverage Ratio

Friday, March 04

Debt Coverage Ratio – Measures cash flow by comparing net operating income (NOI) to the debt service (PI). A DCR (also known as DSCR debt service coverage ratio) of 1 means you have an equal amount of income and debt which leaves no room for surprise expenses. A ratio greater than 1 like 1.2 me...


How to Calculate Break Even Ratio

Thursday, March 03

Break Even Ratio – Measures what occupancy percentage of the property must be rented to cover all expenses including debt service.    Loan Principal & Interest+ Taxes+ Insurance+ Property Management+ HOA+ Other Expenses÷ Gross Income------------------------------= Break Even Ratio    $82,...


How to Calculate Gross Rent Multiplier (At Purchase)

Wednesday, March 02

Gross Rent Multiplier (At Purchase) – Measures the purchase price to its annual gross income. The GRM is the number of years it takes to pay for the purchase price via gross income.    Purchase Price÷ Gross Income (1st Year)------------------------------= Gross Rent Multiplier (At Purchase)$1,...