Real estate resources
Reference guides and free calculators for real estate math — amortization, debt-to-income, DSCR, valuation, and more.
Calculators
All investment calculators
The full set of real-estate investment calculators.
Amortization calculator
How each monthly payment affects a mortgage balance over time.
Front-end DTI calculator
Calculate a front-end debt-to-income ratio.
Back-end DTI calculator
Calculate a back-end debt-to-income ratio and estimate qualification.
DSCR calculator
Debt service coverage ratio for income-producing property.
Gross rent multiplier calculator
Quick GRM valuation for rental property.
Operating expense ratio calculator
Operating costs as a share of income.
Direct capitalization method
Value an income-producing property from its net operating income.
Guides
Real estate basics
A starting point for learning the fundamentals of real estate investing.
Real estate: a game we can win
Can you make money with real estate? Why the answer is yes.
What kind of real estate should I invest in?
Compare property types as investment vehicles and develop a long-term strategy.
Investing in single-family homes
The pros, cons, and potential pitfalls of single-family rentals.
How to analyze a neighborhood
What makes a location attractive to buyers — and what scares people away.
Problems with old houses
What to watch out for when buying older homes, and how to negotiate around it.
Types of property deeds
What a deed is, how it works, and which type to use.
Real estate option contracts
Four strategies for making money with real estate options.
How does tax proration work?
When property taxes are due at closing and how prorations are split.