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Free Landlord Calculators

Essential tools to analyze deals, estimate rent, and maximize your rental property returns.

In-Depth Calculators

Rent Estimate

Get a free rent estimate for any US address powered by real comparable rental data.

Mortgage Calculator

Full mortgage payment estimator with taxes, insurance, PMI, and amortization breakdown.

Rent Affordability Calculator

Find out how much rent you can afford based on income, take-home pay, and the 50/30/20 rule.

Cost of Living Comparison

Compare cost of living across different cities to make smarter relocation decisions.

Security Deposit Estimator

Calculate security deposits based on rent and state-specific limits.

Quick Calculators

Fast inline calculators for common landlord scenarios. No page navigation needed.

Rent Estimator

Estimate monthly rent based on property value using the 1% rule

1%

The 1% rule suggests rent should be ~1% of property value

ROI Calculator

Calculate cap rate and cash-on-cash return for investment properties

Mortgage Calculator

Calculate your monthly mortgage payment

Cash Flow Calculator

Calculate your monthly cash flow after all expenses

Tenant Affordability Check

Verify if a tenant's income supports the rent (commonly 3x rent)

30%

Most landlords require rent to be ≤30% of gross income (3x rent rule)

Security Deposit Calculator

Calculate security deposit based on your state's limits

Check your state laws for maximum allowed deposit

Quick Reference Rules

Common rules of thumb used by real estate investors

1% Rule

Monthly rent should be at least 1% of the purchase price for positive cash flow.

$300,000 property → $3,000/mo rent

50% Rule

Expect about 50% of rent to go toward operating expenses (excluding mortgage).

$2,000/mo rent → $1,000 for expenses

70% Rule (Flips)

For flips, pay no more than 70% of ARV minus repair costs.

$200K ARV - $30K repairs = $110K max

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