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Rental Property ROI Calculator

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Your Results

Monthly Cash Flow

$-710

after mortgage & expenses

Annual Cash Flow

$-8,517

net per year

Cap Rate

3.21%

net operating income / price

Cash-on-Cash Return

-11.96%

annual return on down payment

Gross Yield

5.73%

annual rent / purchase price

Annual NOI

$11,442

before mortgage

Monthly Breakdown

Gross Rent$1,700
Vacancy (5%)–$85
Property Tax–$250
Insurance–$100
Maintenance–$150
Management (10%)–$162
Mortgage Payment–$1,663
Net Monthly Cash Flow$-710

* Estimates only. Consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Does not include closing costs, capital gains, or depreciation.

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Understanding Your Results

Cap Rate

Net Operating Income ÷ Property Value. Calgary residential properties typically achieve 4–6% cap rates. Above 5% is considered strong for residential.

Cash-on-Cash Return

Annual pre-tax cash flow ÷ Total cash invested. This is the most relevant metric if you used a mortgage, it measures your actual return on the cash you put in.

Net Operating Income (NOI)

Gross rental income minus all operating expenses (property tax, insurance, maintenance, management). Excludes mortgage payments.

Cash Flow

What remains after all expenses including mortgage payments. Even slightly negative cash flow can be acceptable if appreciation and equity paydown make the total return strong.

Calgary ROI Benchmarks (2026)

In Calgary's current market, a well-purchased residential rental property in an established neighbourhood typically achieves a 4.5–5.5% cap rate. Inner-city condos (Beltline, Mission, Bridgeland) tend toward 4–5% due to higher purchase prices, while newer suburban homes in NE Calgary (Cornerstone, Livingston) or SE (Legacy, Seton) can achieve 5–6% due to lower price-per-square-foot relative to rent.

Property management fees typically run 8–12% of monthly rent and are fully tax-deductible. Professional management usually improves NOI by reducing vacancy and maintenance costs, often making the management fee net-neutral or better for your bottom line.