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1% Rule Calculator
Compare scheduled monthly rent with the property price or your all-in acquisition cost.
MONTHLY RENT ÷ SELECTED COST BASIS1.00%
SELECTED COST BASIS
RENT NEEDED FOR 1%
ANNUAL BASE RENT
1% rule = monthly base rent ÷ selected cost basis × 100
Analyze the full rental property →What does the 1% rule mean?
A property meets the 1% rule when scheduled monthly base rent is at least 1% of the selected acquisition basis. For example, $2,500 per month on a $250,000 basis equals 1.00%.
Use it only as an early screen. A property below 1% can still work, and a property above 1% can still lose money once expenses and financing are included.
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