ROI Formulas Cheat Sheet
One-page quick reference guide to all ROI calculation formulas.
Cash-on-Cash Return
(Annual Cash Flow / Cash Invested) × 100
Measures return on actual cash invested
Cap Rate
(Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100
NOI as percentage of property value
Net Operating Income (NOI)
Annual Rent - Annual Operating Expenses
Excludes mortgage payments
Cash Flow
Monthly Rent - Monthly Expenses
Includes mortgage payments
Total ROI
((Annual Cash Flow + Appreciation) / Cash Invested) × 100
Includes property appreciation
1% Rule
Monthly Rent ≥ 1% of Property Value
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