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How to Build a Real Estate Calculator

A real estate calculator helps investors analyze property deals, estimate returns, and compare investment options. Essential for buy-and-hold investors and house flippers.

What is a Real Estate Calculator?

Real estate investment analysis includes cap rate, cash-on-cash return, ROI, and cash flow projections. Key inputs are purchase price, rental income, expenses, and financing terms.

The Formula

Cap Rate = (NOI / Property Price) × 100
NOI = Gross Rent - Operating Expenses
Cash-on-Cash = (Annual Cash Flow / Cash Invested) × 100
Cash Flow = NOI - Debt Service

Code Example

JavaScript
function analyzeRealEstateInvestment(price, downPayment, monthlyRent, expenses, loanRate, loanYears) {
  const loan = price - downPayment;
  const monthlyMortgage = calculateMortgagePayment(loan, loanRate, loanYears);
  const annualDebtService = monthlyMortgage * 12;

  const grossRent = monthlyRent * 12;
  const annualExpenses = expenses.taxes + expenses.insurance + expenses.maintenance + expenses.vacancy;
  const noi = grossRent - annualExpenses;
  const cashFlow = noi - annualDebtService;

  return {
    capRate: (noi / price) * 100,
    cashOnCash: (cashFlow / downPayment) * 100,
    monthlyCashFlow: cashFlow / 12,
    noi,
    debtService: annualDebtService
  };
}

How to Build It

  1. 1

    Create inputs for purchase price, down payment, and rent

  2. 2

    Add expense categories (taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy)

  3. 3

    Implement financing calculations

  4. 4

    Calculate key investment metrics

  5. 5

    Add appreciation and equity buildup projections

Key Features to Include

Cap rate and cash-on-cash return

Complete expense breakdown

Financing impact analysis

Multi-year projection with appreciation

Deal comparison tool

Monetization Strategies

Real estate investor community

Property listing partnerships

Lender referrals

Premium: portfolio analysis

Recommended Tech Stack

Frontend

React with multi-tab analysis views

Backend

API for saving deal analyses

Hosting

Vercel with user accounts

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