Foster Wealth Ventures

6/12/2026

Real Estate Deal Snapshot: Cash Flow, Cap Rate, and DSCR Before You Buy

A property can look attractive online and still fail the numbers. Investors need a quick first-pass screen before spending time on deeper research.

Numbers to check first

Cash flow shows what may remain after monthly expenses and debt payment. Cap rate looks at property performance before financing. DSCR compares income to debt payment.

How to use the calculator

Use the Real Estate Deal Snapshot Calculator to enter price, rent, loan assumptions, vacancy, taxes, insurance, management, and maintenance. The calculator gives you a fast view of deal strength.

Next step

If the deal is close, strong, or confusing, HavenMIND can support deeper real estate decision planning.

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