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Cash-on-Cash Return Calculator

Calculate equity yield, pre-tax cash flow, and mortgage leverage for real estate investments.

Disclaimer: All calculations and figures are provided for informational purposes only and without warranty. This does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Liability for any decisions made based on this calculator is disclaimed.
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1. Purchase Price & Total Cash Invested

Total Equity: $82,500.00
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2. Rental Income, Operating Expenses & Mortgage

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💡 Cash-on-Cash Return Formel: (Jährlicher Netto-Cashflow vor Steuern / Gesamtes eingesetztes Eigenkapital) × 100. Zeigt die echte Cash-Rendite Ihres gebundenen Eigenkapitals unter voller Berücksichtigung des Bankkredits.

Cash-on-Cash Return (Pre-Tax)
6.1 %

Net cashflow of $5,060.00/yr. ($422.00/mo.) on $82,500.00 total cash equity.

Cashflow Performance:🟢 Healthy (6–10%)
Equity Payback:16.3 yrs
Net Operating Income:$15,060.00
Monthly Cashflow+$422.00pre-tax net cash
Gross Rental Yield7.2 % rent / purchase price
Net Rental Yield5.3 % NOI / total cost basis
Total Cash Equity$82,500.00incl. closing fees

Real Estate Economics: Governing Investment Yield with Cash-on-Cash Return

While gross cap rates ignore mortgage obligations, Cash-on-Cash Return (CoC) represents the gold standard for income property underwriting. It measures exact net dollar cashflow generated per dollar of out-of-pocket equity invested.

1. Core Real Estate Underwriting Equations

  • Cash-on-Cash Return (%): (Annual Pre-Tax Cash Flow / Total Cash Invested) × 100
  • Net Operating Income (NOI): Effective Rental Income − Operating Expenses
  • Pre-Tax Cash Flow: NOI − Annual Debt Service (Principal & Interest)
  • Total Cash Invested: Down Payment + Closing Costs + Initial Renovations

2. Actionable Guidelines for Property Investors

Enhance investment performance by stress-testing debt service coverage ratios (DSCR) against 5% vacancy assumptions, deploying strategic cosmetic upgrades to lift baseline market rents, and optimizing acquisition loan terms.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Cash-on-Cash Return in real estate investing?▼

Cash-on-Cash Return measures the annual percentage yield earned on the actual cash invested in a rental property: Cash-on-Cash Return (%) = (Annual Pre-Tax Cash Flow / Total Cash Invested) × 100.

How does Cash-on-Cash Return differ from Cap Rate (Nettomietrendite)?▼

Cap Rate evaluates a property's unleveraged profitability regardless of financing (NOI / Purchase Price). Cash-on-Cash Return specifically incorporates debt service (mortgage principal and interest), isolating the actual yield on out-of-pocket cash equity.

What is considered a good Cash-on-Cash Return for rental properties?▼

A Cash-on-Cash Return of 6% to 10% is standard for stable buy-and-hold residential investments. Returns exceeding 10% represent top-tier cashflow assets. Returns below 3% leave little margin for unexpected vacancies or capital repairs.

What items make up 'Total Cash Invested'?▼

Total Cash Invested includes: 1. Down payment equity. 2. Acquisition closing costs (transfer taxes, title insurance, legal, lender fees). 3. Upfront renovation and repair expenses before tenant placement.

How is Net Operating Income (NOI) calculated?▼

Net Operating Income (NOI) = Gross Rental Income − Vacancy Allowance − Operating Expenses (property management, maintenance reserves, property taxes, insurance). Mortgage payments are excluded from NOI.

How does leverage affect Cash-on-Cash Return?▼

When a property's overall yield exceeds the mortgage interest rate, utilizing financing multiplies the percentage return on cash invested (positive leverage). However, higher debt service tightens monthly cashflow buffer during vacancies.

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