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Estimate cash flow and cap rate on a buy-and-hold rental, or projected profit and ROI on a ground-up build-and-sell. Built for DFW investors evaluating new construction and investment property deals.
Set a unit's rent to $0 to model it sitting vacant. Total expected rent: $2,800/mo.
Estimated cash flow.
Planning estimate only, not a loan quote or investment advice. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and rental income vary by property and lender.
Cap rates in DFW commonly range from about 4% to 8% depending on the submarket and property condition, with newer construction typically landing on the lower end since less near-term maintenance risk is priced in.
Cap rate measures return on the total property value ignoring financing, so it lets you compare deals apples-to-apples. Cash-on-cash return measures return on the actual cash you put in (your down payment), so it reflects your financing terms.
Ground-up new construction typically costs more upfront than buying an existing property, but can reduce near-term repair costs, qualify for better financing terms, and let you build to a layout and finish level that maximizes rent or resale value in your target submarket.
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