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1% Rule Checker

Enter a property's purchase price and expected monthly rent to check the rent-to-price ratio against the 1% rule.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Enter the purchase price.
  2. 2Enter the expected monthly rent.
  3. 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.

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