Investment ROI Calculator

Show buy-to-let buyers their actual yield. Net of everything.

Purchase price, expected rental, vacancy assumption, monthly carry, levies, insurance, agent fees, RealtyPA returns the net yield, the cap rate, and the years-to-break-even. Investment buyers see the full picture, not just the gross headline.

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Why it matters

Built for the way South African agents actually work.

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Net yield + cap rate

Both metrics calculated from your actual inputs. No "gross yield" optimism.

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Vacancy + maintenance honest

Default assumptions are realistic for SA market (8% vacancy, 1% maintenance). Adjustable per scenario.

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Compare 3 properties side-by-side

See three potential buy-to-let opportunities head to head, best yield, best appreciation, best mix.

Questions

About Investment ROI Calculator.

Does it factor in capital appreciation?expand_more

Yes, separately from yield. Total return = rental yield + capital appreciation, both shown.

How is rental income estimated?expand_more

Based on RealtyPA's suburb rental data + your manual override. Always recommend the buyer validate with a rental agent.

Is this useful for short-term lets (Airbnb)?expand_more

Has a short-term-let mode with higher gross yield assumptions but also higher vacancy + management cost factors.

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