Cap-Rate & Cash-Flow Snapshot

A quick first pass on a rental property: enter the price, your financing terms, and expected operating expenses. Expected rent defaults to HUD's Fair Market Rent for the property's ZIP code and unit size — a reasonable starting point for a Section 8 tenant, and editable if you have a better market estimate.

Want to dig into whether this market makes sense before running the numbers on a specific property? Read Reading Fair Market Rent trends before you buy. New to Section 8 rentals? Start with becoming a landlord.