The Rental Property Numbers Game: How to Analyze Cash Flow, DSCR, Cap Rate & Returns Before You Buy

Stop guessing. Run the numbers before you buy.A rental property can look like a great investment-until taxes, insurance, financing, vacancy, maintenance, HOA fees, and other expenses change the picture.The Rental Property Numbers Game gives real estate investors a practical, easy-to-understand system for analyzing a rental property before making an offer.Inside, you'll learn how to: - Calculate monthly cash flow - Understand cap rate and NOI - Measure cash-on-cash return - Understand DSCR and how financing affects a deal - Calculate break-even rent - Determine a maximum purchase price - Stress-test a property when expenses rise or rent falls - Recognize when a deal is a BUY, CAUTION, or PASSYou'll also work through realistic rental-property scenarios and use practical worksheets and checklists to analyze potential investments.Whether you're evaluating your first rental property or looking for a more disciplined way to analyze future deals, this book will help you focus on what matters most: the numbers.Don't guess. Run the numbers.