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Rental Property Calculator for Bozeman Owners

Before you buy or re-price a rental, it helps to see how the numbers work together. This calculator gives a rough estimate of cash flow, cap rate and cash-on-cash return based on the figures you enter. Here’s how to use it.

What is The Rental Property Calculator For?

Whether you’re new to rentals or already own several, it helps to look closely at the numbers. The calculator lets you review cash flow, return on investment (ROI) and overall rental performance. Use the results as a starting point for your own review.

Essential Metrics You Can Calculate

Key measures for a rental include:
Cash flow formula diagram: rental income minus expenses
Cash Flow

Understand the net income your property generates after all expenses, including maintenance costs and HOA fees, are deducted. Positive cash flow means income is higher than expenses.

Net operating income (NOI) formula diagram
Net Operating Income (NOI)

This measures income minus operating expenses, excluding loan payments. It’s a straightforward way to assess profitability.

Cap rate formula diagram: NOI divided by property value
Cap Rate (Capitalization Rate)

This percentage, calculated by dividing NOI by purchase price, allows you to compare different properties’ profitability.

Cash-on-cash return formula diagram
Cash-on-Cash Return

This evaluates the efficiency of your investment by dividing annual pre-tax cash flow by total cash invested.

Break-even point formula diagram for a rental property
Break-Even Point

The income needed to cover expenses, which helps you assess risk.

How to Use The Rental Property Calculator

The calculator works in four steps:

1

Enter Property Details
Start by providing the purchase price, down payment, interest rate, and loan terms.

2

Estimate Monthly Income

Include expected rental income and any additional revenue sources, such as parking fees or storage rentals.

3

Include Operating Expenses

Account for property management fees, repairs, insurance, property taxes, vacancy rates, and HOA dues if applicable.

4

Review Results

Analyze your investment’s projected cash flow, NOI, cap rate, and more.

The results are estimates based on the figures you enter. *Talk with your tax professional and lender before making large financial decisions.

Other Factors That Should Influence Your Investment

Rental property performance is shaped by various factors, including:

Location factors diagram for rental property investing
Location

Properties near schools, transit hubs, and amenities often command higher rents.

Market trend diagram for rental property investing
Market Trends

A growing real estate market can increase your property’s value, rental income, and rate of return over time.

Property factors diagram for rental property investing
Property Condition
Regular upkeep can help limit costly repairs over time.
Property factors diagram for rental property investing
Resident Quality
Careful screening and good resident relationships can help reduce turnover and vacancy.
Interested in assessing the performance of your
existing rental unit or thinking of purchasing a new one?

We built this calculator to help you review the numbers on a current or future rental. Keep your own goals in mind as you compare results.

The calculator factors in upfront costs, ongoing expenses and estimated returns. That includes regular costs like property taxes and landlord insurance, and the costs that come up from time to time, such as vacancy, upkeep and repairs, and property management fees.

Rental Property Calculator

Purchase and Loan
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years
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Income
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Pet rent, parking, storage
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% of collected
Operating Expenses
$/ year
$/ year
$/ month
$/ month
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Roof, appliances, flooring
$/ month

Estimated Results

Monthly cash flow–
Cap rate–
Cash-on-cash return–
Loan payment (P&I)–
Total cash invested–
Income and expense breakdown
Potential income
Vacancy loss
Collected income
Management fee
Other operating expenses
Net operating income
Loan payments
Cash flow
Loan amount
Gross rent multiplier
Debt service coverage

Estimates only, for illustration. Actual results vary; consult your lender and tax advisor.

How Do the Numbers Look? Talk With a Local Property Manager

If you own or are buying a long-term rental in Bozeman or the Gallatin Valley, we can talk through rent pricing, expenses and what management would include for your property. See our plans and pricing, read more about rental market analysis or learn about rental property management.

Ready to Partner With Us?

Whether you’re a longtime owner or new to renting out a property, we’d be glad to talk through your property and goals. Request a consultation to get started.