Real Estate Tools
Real estate is the largest purchase most people ever make — and for investors, every deal lives or dies on the numbers. Our free real estate tools help homebuyers, investors, and landlords analyze properties with the same rigor as professional underwriters. Whether you are deciding to rent or buy your next home, evaluating a mortgage refinance, planning a 1031 exchange to defer taxes, or running the numbers on a BRRRR strategy, these calculators model the full picture: cash flow, appreciation, tax benefits, and opportunity costs. No spreadsheet wrangling required — just enter your numbers and get institutional-quality analysis in seconds.
Getting Started
First-time homebuyers should start with the Rent vs Buy calculator to understand the true cost of ownership in their market. Current homeowners considering refinancing can use the Mortgage Refi tool to see if the savings justify closing costs. Real estate investors will find the BRRRR Calculator and Airbnb vs LTR Comparison most actionable for evaluating new deals quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the rent vs buy calculator consider?
It factors in mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, maintenance, opportunity cost of the down payment, tax deductions, appreciation, and rental inflation to find your break-even timeline.
How does the BRRRR calculator work?
Enter purchase price, rehab costs, after-repair value, rental income, and refinance terms. The tool calculates your cash-on-cash return, equity captured, and whether you can pull out 100% of your initial investment.
Is the 1031 exchange tool useful for planning timelines?
Yes. It tracks the 45-day identification and 180-day closing deadlines, calculates deferred tax amounts, and helps you compare selling outright vs. exchanging into a new property.
Can I analyze commercial properties?
The Commercial Underwriting tool supports multi-tenant properties with customizable rent rolls, vacancy assumptions, operating expenses, cap rate analysis, and debt service coverage ratios.