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Welcome to the LandlordCalc blog. These articles are honest takes on the questions investors and the agents who work with them ask most often. Everything here is grounded in what actually works and doesn't work over decades of real-world experience. No paid placements, no recycled web copy, no SEO filler.
Latest Articles
- What Is a Good Cap Rate for Rental Property?
The answer depends on current mortgage rates, not a fixed range. Auto-updates with live FRED data. - Cash on Cash Return vs Cap Rate: Which Should You Use?
Both metrics matter, but they answer different questions. Worked examples with live mortgage rates. - Is the 1% Rule Still Useful?
Yes, but you have to adjust the threshold for today's rate environment. - How to Calculate NOI on a Rental Property (With Examples)
Step-by-step walkthrough of Net Operating Income and the three mistakes investors make most. - DSCR Loans Explained: How They Work and When to Use One
A practical breakdown of DSCR loans, including the trade-offs nobody warns you about. - How to Analyze a Rental Property in 5 Minutes
The 6-step screening workflow to filter through 50 listings in an evening.
Calculators
- LandlordCalc Rental Property Calculator — the full tool with every metric on one screen
- Cap Rate Calculator
- Cash on Cash Return Calculator
- DSCR Calculator
- 1% Rule Calculator