Cash-on-cash return calculator — California
California deals are often cap-rate tight but appreciation- and rent-growth sensitive. Default rent inputs are drawn from HUD FMR data—a statewide figure spans a wide range, so adjust to your specific market. Same math as the national Cash-on-cash return calculator; numbers are educational—not lender instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you calculate cash-on-cash return?
- Cash-on-cash return is annual pre-tax cash flow divided by total upfront cash invested. This includes down payment, closing costs, rehab, and other initial costs.
- What is a good cash-on-cash return for rental property?
- Targets vary by market and risk profile. Many investors compare cash-on-cash return against financing risk, vacancy assumptions, and alternative uses of capital.
- Can I save cash-on-cash calculator results?
- This calculator does not save your session. Use a free Veld account to save deal assumptions, compare scenarios, and track portfolio performance over time.
- What drives cash-on-cash return most in California?
- In California, cash-on-cash is most sensitive to your entry basis ($866,100 median home prices), interest rate, and true operating costs like 0.69% effective property tax. Stress test rent, vacancy, and maintenance before relying on one output.
Real estate investing in California
Real estate investing in California
Rent control and eviction rules vary by jurisdiction. Your pro forma should reflect the actual rent you can achieve legally on day one and over your hold period, not a headline market rate alone.
- Typical 2BR rent
- ~$2,200/mo
- Effective property tax
- ~0.69% of home value
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
- Median home price
- ~$866,100
Rent: HUD FMR 2025 · Property tax: Tax Foundation 2022 · Adjust all calculator inputs to match your specific deal.
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