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Note: This article describes the ROI calculation specifically for rental properties, and not flips and rehab projects, which is calculated differently. The return on investment, abbreviated as ROI, is one of the primary metrics of profitability and a measure of the...
The return on equity, abbreviated as ROE, is a measure of investment return that can be used to evaluate and compare rental properties, as well as assess their future performance. The ROE is similar to the cash on cash return (COC), but instead of using the initial...
The so-called 50% Rule is commonly used by real estate investors as a quick rule of thumb to estimate rental property expenses, as well as occasionally used as investment criteria when evaluating rental properties. Although the rationale behind this rule is based on...
The rent to price ratio (RTP), also called the rent to value ratio (RTV), is often used by rental property investors when evaluating potential rental markets and specific investment properties. This ratio can be used as a quick indicator to determine whether a...
After many months of hard work, we're extremely excited to share our new platform in the DealCheck family - RentCast. We built RentCast to help rental property investors, landlords and property managers grow and track their rental portfolios with these key features:...
The cash on cash return, often abbreviated as COC, is a popular measure of investment return used when evaluating residential and commercial rental properties. The COC shows a projected cash yield you will receive from a rental property and can be used both to compare...
The gross rent multiplier, abbreviated as GRM, is an indicator of rental property performance, commonly used to evaluate and compare both residential and commercial rental investments. In simple terms, this property analysis metric shows you the number of years it...
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic sweeps across the United States and the rest of the world, many landlords and real estate investors are feeling the financial effects of this crisis. We wanted to help those affected and keep you informed of the latest...
The following is a post written by Kyle Kroeger, a guest contributor to the DealCheck blog. Did you know that the number of renters in the U.S. has increased by 23 million in the last decade? These statistics show that a lot of people are more inclined towards renting...
Besides finding a great rental property that will deliver consistent, positive cash flow for years to come, finding high-quality tenants is probably the next priority on the list for becoming a successful landlord. A good tenant is more likely to pay their rent on...
