Rental Income Projector
Forecast long-term rental income so you can decide if a property meets your return goals.
Need a walkthrough? Read the Rental Income Projection Guide.
How Rental Income Projection Works
The Rental Income Projector forecasts your rental property earnings over multiple years, accounting for rent increases, vacancy periods, maintenance costs, and mortgage payments. It generates a detailed year-by-year projection showing cumulative cash flow and equity buildup.
Formula
Annual Net Income = (Monthly Rent x 12 x (1 - Vacancy%)) - Annual Expenses - Annual Mortgage Payments
Key Features
- ✓Multi-year rental income projections (up to 30 years)
- ✓Accounts for annual rent increases and inflation
- ✓Vacancy rate and expense modeling
- ✓Cumulative cash flow and equity growth charts
Pro Tip
Conservative projections are more reliable. Use 2-3% annual rent increases (aligned with inflation), 8% vacancy, and 1% of property value annually for maintenance. Optimistic assumptions lead to disappointing real-world returns.
Who this is for
- Landlords planning a longer hold and wanting a year-by-year income view.
- Investors stress-testing rent growth, vacancy, and expenses before they buy.
- Owners deciding whether the property can support a refinance or future exit.
When to use this tool
- Before buying a long-term rental to validate the hold case.
- When comparing rent growth, vacancy, or expense scenarios.
- While planning refinance or exit timelines.
Worked example
Starting rent of $1,800 with 3% annual growth, 5% vacancy, and $500 in monthly expenses yields roughly $14,500 in year-one net income and about $17,000 by year five if the assumptions hold.
Assumptions to keep in mind
Use the projection trend to test whether returns stay healthy under realistic vacancy and expense assumptions. If the curve flattens, adjust rent, vacancy, or purchase price.
What to do next
Validate the year-one deal first if you still need to check the monthly cash flow.
Next best tool: Rental Analyzer.
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