Cash-on-Cash Return Calculator

Cash-on-cash return measures the annual cash income you earn relative to the cash you put into a rental property.

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Annual pre-tax cash flow$Rent collected minus all expenses and debt service.Total cash invested$Down payment, closing costs, and rehab.

Cash-on-cash return

7.50%

Monthly cash flow: $500.00

Cash-on-cash return7.50%

Formula

Cash-on-cash = annual pre-tax cash flow ÷ total cash invested × 100.

Sources & methodology

•U.S. SEC — investing basics — SEC

Last updated: 2026-07-20

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