Net Operating Income (NOI): Formula and What It Tells Investors
January 26, 2026
How to calculate net operating income for rental properties. Full formula, expense breakdown, and how NOI drives property valuation.
The 1% Rule in Real Estate: Quick Screen for Rental Properties
January 19, 2026
Use the 1% rule to quickly screen rental properties. Which cities still meet it, why expensive markets never will, and what to use instead.
Cap Rate Explained: Formula, Calculator, and What’s a Good Rate
January 16, 2026
How to calculate cap rate, what's a good rate by market, and how it compares to cash-on-cash return. Formula, calculator, and real deal examples.
DSCR Loans and Ratios: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know
January 13, 2026
DSCR loans let investors qualify based on property income, not personal tax returns. How the ratio works, lender requirements, and pros vs cons.
Cash-on-Cash Return: Formula and Calculator for Rental Properties
January 7, 2026
Calculate cash-on-cash return on rental properties. Full formula breakdown, worked example, and comparison with cap rate and total ROI.
Gross Rent Multiplier: How to Use GRM to Compare Properties
December 22, 2025
Use GRM to quickly compare rental properties. Formula, typical ranges by market type, and why GRM alone isn't enough for deal analysis.
The 70% Rule for Flipping Houses: How to Calculate Max Offer
December 5, 2025
Calculate your maximum offer on a flip using the 70% rule. Where the 30% margin goes, when to adjust, and a full flip profit analysis.
After Repair Value (ARV): How to Estimate What a Flip Is Worth
October 18, 2025
How to estimate after repair value using comparable sales. Step-by-step comp analysis, common mistakes, and applying ARV to flip and BRRRR deals.