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1 Percent Rule Calculator

Quick rent to price screen for rental acquisitions.

Screening

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Rent to Price (%)
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Passes 1% Rule
How this number is calculated
Basis
Acquisition screening rule
Formula
rent-to-price = monthly rent / purchase price
Includes
  • purchase price
  • expected monthly rent
Excludes
  • operating expenses
  • financing costs
  • repairs
  • vacancy
Source
Public calculator inputs
Computed
Live from the values currently entered above
Notes
This is only a screen. It should not replace full underwriting.
How it works
1

Divide monthly rent by purchase price

2

Multiply by 100

3

Anything at or above 1 percent passes the screen

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Frequently asked questions
Is 1% still realistic?
In appreciating markets, rarely. Use it as a fast screen, not a buy criterion.