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Cap Rate Calculator

Calculate a rental property's capitalization rate — net operating income divided by purchase price — the standard metric investors use to compare deals independent of financing.

Quick answer: Calculate a rental property's cap rate — net operating income divided by purchase price — the standard metric for comparing deals. Enter Purchase Price, Annual Gross Rental Income, and Annual Operating Expenses to personalize the estimate. It returns Cap Rate, Net Operating Income (NOI), and Monthly NOI so you can compare the impact before choosing a next step. Use it to compare payment, equity, rate, and timing tradeoffs before applying or changing a loan.

Cap Rate
6.86%
Cap Rate
6.86%
Net Operating Income (NOI)
$24,000
Monthly NOI
$2,000
Diagnostic

This property's cap rate is 6.86% — net operating income of $24,000 against a $350,000 purchase price.

Most investors treat 4-10.00% as the typical range, with higher cap rates reflecting higher perceived risk or lower-growth markets.

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  1. 1

    Set the target and timeline for this plan

    Calculate a rental property's cap rate — net operating income divided by purchase price — the standard metric for comparing deals.

  2. 2

    Pressure-test one alternate scenario before deciding

    Assumptions change the answer, especially when rates, taxes, or timing matter.

  3. 3

    Save the result to Money Map or use the linked next action

    Turn the result into a prioritized action instead of treating it as a one-off number.

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This is an educational estimate, not tax, legal, investment, or lending advice. Tax rules, rates, and eligibility change and depend on your full situation. Confirm with a qualified professional or the provider before acting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does the Cap Rate Calculator show?
Calculate a rental property's capitalization rate — net operating income divided by purchase price — the standard metric investors use to compare deals independent of financing.
How should I use the result?
Use the result as a planning and comparison aid. Review the assumptions, adjust your inputs, and compare the output with your actual options before acting.
What should I do after using this calculator?
Use the related links and next-action modules on the page to compare products, continue in Money Map, or review related guidance on SwitchWize.
Is the Cap Rate Calculator free to use?
Yes. SwitchWize calculators are free, and you do not need an account to run scenarios or view the result.
Does using the Cap Rate Calculator affect my credit score?
No. Using a calculator does not trigger a credit check. A credit impact can occur only if you apply directly with a lender, card issuer, or provider.
Are the results personalized financial advice?
No. Calculator outputs are educational estimates based on the inputs you enter. Review assumptions and confirm terms directly with providers before making a financial decision.
What should I do after seeing the result?
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How does SwitchWize choose related offers?
Related offers are matched by the calculator surface (mortgage) and ranked using SwitchWize data such as rate, fees, trust signals, product fit, and switching friction. Paid relationships do not change organic ranking order.
How fresh are the rates and offers shown?
Rate and offer data is reviewed on a recurring cadence and every offer module shows review context or links to the methodology and disclosure pages.
Where can I see the ranking methodology?
The SwitchWize methodology page explains how rate freshness, editorial review, affiliate disclosure, and category ranking factors work.
Can Money Map use this result?
Yes. Money Map is the broader diagnostic path: it compares savings, mortgage, cards, and debt so you can see whether this calculator result is your highest-impact next move.

Why This Matters

Cap Rate Calculator helps users make a home & mortgage decision with clearer numbers, assumptions, and next actions.

How to Use It

  1. 1Enter your numbers in the input panel.
  2. 2Review the live results and interpretation on the right.
  3. 3Use the goal outputs to compare options or plan the next step.
  4. 4Use the related links below if you want to move from analysis to action.
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