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The Real Estate Investment Math Guide
Cash-on-Cash Return Explained: The Number That Accounts for Your Mortgage
Cash-on-cash return measures the actual cash yield on the money you put in, financing included. The formula, a worked example, and why it can tell a different story than cap rate on the same property.
2026-08-13
The Real Estate Investment Math Guide
Cap Rate Explained: What It Actually Tells You About a Rental Property
Cap rate measures a property's return if you paid cash for it. The formula, a worked example, realistic ranges by property type, and the one thing cap rate can't tell you.
2026-08-06
The Real Estate Investment Math Guide
How to Calculate DSCR on a Rental Property
What the debt service coverage ratio actually measures, the formula, a worked example, and what counts as a "good" DSCR for a rental or commercial property.
2026-07-22