Rental Property Buy-and-Hold ROI Calculator
Calculate total return from a buy-and-hold rental strategy including cash flow, equity, and appreciation over your holding period.
Calculation Inputs
Calculation Results
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Enter inputs on the left and click Calculate to view results.
Formula & Methodology
Total Return = Cash Flow + Appreciation Gain; ROI = Total Return / Cash Invested
Buy-and-hold returns come from three sources: cash flow, mortgage paydown, and appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What holding period maximizes real estate returns?
10+ years typically allows appreciation to compound significantly. Short holds face transaction costs that eat into returns.