Gross rent multiplier: formula, examples and limits
How to calculate the gross rent multiplier (GRM), convert it to gross yield, estimate value from comparable sales and see what the GRM leaves out.
Buy-to-let investing8 min read
Buy-to-let investing
Buy-to-let investing explained: rental yield, cash flow, cap rate vs cash-on-cash return and a due diligence checklist to judge a deal before you buy.
Buy to let due diligence checklist before you buy
A practical buy to let due diligence checklist: numbers, condition, legal title, building and HOA documents, existing tenants, financing and red flags.
Buy-to-let investing8 min read
Buy to let investing: a practical beginner's guide
Learn how buy to let investing works: returns, financing, hidden costs, risks and a step-by-step plan to assess and buy your first rental property.
Buy-to-let investing12 min read
Cap rate vs cash on cash return: the difference
Cap rate measures a property's income; cash on cash return measures your money after the mortgage. See formulas, worked examples and when to use each.
Buy-to-let investing7 min read
How to calculate rental yield: gross and net
Step-by-step formulas for gross and net rental yield, with a worked example, the costs to include and the mistakes that make a property look better.
Buy-to-let investing8 min read
Rental property cash flow: how to calculate it
Calculate rental property cash flow step by step: rent, vacancy, operating costs and mortgage payments, with a worked example and a stress test you can copy.
Buy-to-let investing8 min read
What is a good rental yield? How to judge a deal
There is no single magic number. Learn how to set your own minimum rental yield based on costs, financing, risk and growth, with worked examples.
Buy-to-let investing7 min read