Decision instrument

Property Calculator

Use the Property Calculator in your browser.

Your inputs

Adjust the fields and review the result in this workbench.

Property Investment Calculator

Interpretation

How Property Valuation works

The Property Calculator estimates property values and investment metrics using comparable sales data and income-based approaches. Enter property details, rental income, expenses, and local market data to assess whether a property is fairly valued and what return you can expect.

Example

Key features

A realistic example to show how this tool can support an actual decision.

Formula

Cap Rate = Net Operating Income / Property Value x 100

  • Estimate property value using multiple methods
  • Cap rate and cash-on-cash return calculations
  • Monthly cash flow projections
  • Compare investment metrics across properties

Avoid mistakes

Common mistakes

A few things that can lead to misleading results or poor decisions.

A property's cap rate should be evaluated against local market averages. Higher cap rates indicate higher returns but often come with higher risk. Most stable markets see cap rates of 4-8%.