Real Estate Calculators
1% Rule Checker
Enter a property's purchase price and expected monthly rent to check the rent-to-price ratio against the 1% rule.
0.80% rent-to-price ratio
Below the 1% rule
The 1% rule is a rough initial screening tool some investors use — monthly rent at or above 1% of purchase price suggests a deal worth deeper analysis. It ignores expenses, financing, taxes, and location, so it's a filter, not a substitute for full cash flow analysis.
How to use this tool
- 1Enter the purchase price.
- 2Enter the expected monthly rent.
- 3See the ratio and whether it meets the 1% rule.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1% rule a reliable investment metric?+
It's a quick initial screening filter, not a full analysis — it ignores expenses, vacancy, financing terms, and appreciation, so a property that fails it can still be a good investment and vice versa.