Tools/Investment Property Cashflow Calculator
Free investor tool · Pre-tax cashflow estimate

Investment property cashflow calculator

Property cashflow is the difference between what a property earns and what it costs to hold. This calculator estimates simple pre-tax cashflow using rental income, loan interest, and common holding costs. It is intentionally simple: it excludes depreciation, principal repayments, and tax outcomes which require personalised advice. Use it as a first-pass filter to understand whether a market or property is likely to be cashflow-positive, neutral, or negatively geared before tax.

Property & financing

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Loan: $400,000
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Rental income

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Annual: $26,000

Annual expenses

Interest is calculated from your loan details above.

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≈ $2,210/yr
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Annual rent
$26,000
Annual interest
$26,000
Other expenses
$7,710
Total outgoings
$33,710
Net pre-tax cashflow
$7,710/yr
Monthly
$643/mo
Significantly negative

Pre-tax cashflow only. Excludes principal repayments, depreciation, tax, and one-off costs. Interest calculated at 6.5% on $400,000 loan (80% LVR).

Enter the purchase price, your expected LVR (loan-to-value ratio), interest rate, and weekly rent. Then adjust the expense estimates (defaults are set to typical Australian investment property costs). The calculator updates instantly to show your estimated annual and monthly cashflow position.

Principal repayments (this is a pre-tax cashflow estimate, not a full P&I cashflow)
Depreciation allowances or capital works deductions
Tax refunds or negative gearing tax impact (see the Negative Gearing Estimator)
Stamp duty, legal fees, or acquisition costs
Capital growth or equity build-up
Landlord insurance excess, body corporate, or one-off major repairs

This is an indicative pre-tax cashflow estimate using simplified assumptions. Actual cashflow depends on your specific borrowing rate, lender terms, vacancy, management quality, and expense profile. This is not financial or borrowing advice. Consult a mortgage broker and financial adviser before making any investment decision.

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