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Investment Property Calculator (Canadian) Definitions

Cash Invested

The cash amount out of pocket required for the purchase of this property.

Interest Rate

The amount of interest the investor pays annually to borrow money from the lender. Rates and programs can vary, check with lender for more information.

Land Value

The approximate value of the land that the property sits on. Usually available on the tax records in the county the property resides. You can not deprecate land value.

Personal Property

Anything that you have that is used for the investment property, such as washer/dryer, range, refrigerator lawn equipment, fixtures and other.

Personal Property Depreciation Rate

The rate annually you can depreciate on the personal property.

Building Value Depreciation Rate

Recovery period for five-year personal property.

YearPercentage
120%
314.20%
511.52%
232%
411.52%
65.76%

Appreciation

The amount the property is appreciating on an annual basis. Appreciation occurs on entire value of the property.

Appreciation

The rate of return used to calculate the net present value of cash flows.

Loan P & I

P=principal, I=interest

Total Depreciation

Total amount you can depreciate annually on personal property and building value.

Gross Operating Income

The amount of income available after vacancy.

Property management expense

Percentage of the “Gross Operating Income” paid for managing the property. This expense is in addition to any other expenses entered in this section.

Total Annual Operating Expense

The total annual expenses including real estate tax, repairs, management fees, insurance, utilities, supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses.

Operating Expense Ratio

It's the percentage amount- based on the income 23 - 30% is considered average.

Net Operating Expenses

Total annual amount of expenses.

Cash Flow Before Tax

What's left after expenses, principal payment and interest.

Annual Debt Service

Your payment to lender including principal and interest.

Debt Service Ratio

The ratio for which the properties annual income exceeds or cover the annual mortgage payment. Also known as the DSCR which is debt service cover ratio.

Return on Investment w/ out Appreciation

Cash flow before tax + principal reduction + taxes saved/paid divided by cash invested.

Cap Rate

Net operating income divided by price, capitalization rate, rate of return. Over 10% is considered an excellent rate.

Cash on Cash

Cash flow before tax % cash invested.

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