DSCR calculator — Texas
Texas remains one of the busiest states for buy-and-hold and value-add strategies. Default rent inputs reflect Texas-typical rents from HUD Fair Market data—always verify taxes, insurance, and rents for your specific submarket. Same math as the national DSCR calculator; numbers are educational—not lender instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is DSCR for rental property?
- Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) is annual NOI divided by annual debt service. A DSCR above 1.0 means NOI covers debt payments before tax.
- Is 1.25 DSCR required by lenders?
- Many DSCR lenders target around 1.20 to 1.25, but requirements vary by product, market, and borrower profile. Always confirm current underwriting with your lender.
- Can I save DSCR calculator results?
- This calculator does not save your session. Use a free Veld account to save assumptions, compare scenarios, and track deal performance over time.
- Do Texas property taxes affect cash flow in this calculator?
- Yes—and they matter. Texas has no state income tax but property taxes are among the highest in the country. Default inputs start with HUD-based rent estimates; enter your expected annual property tax and insurance load in the expenses field to model real cash flow.
- What is a good cap rate in Texas?
- Residential investment cap rates in Texas vary by market. DFW and Houston investors typically see 5.5–7% on SFR and small multifamily as of 2024–2025, while Austin and premium suburban markets compress closer to 4.5–5.5%. Texas's high effective property tax (~1.6–2% of value depending on county) meaningfully reduces NOI—enter your actual tax bill rather than using a national default to get an accurate cap rate.
- How do I estimate cash-on-cash return in Texas?
- Cash-on-cash return in Texas depends heavily on your down payment, financing rate, and how accurately you model property taxes and insurance. With a 20% down payment and 7–8% mortgage rate, many Texas SFR deals run 4–8% CoC. High property taxes reduce NOI, which compresses CoC relative to lower-tax states—use local tax estimates, not a national rule of thumb.
- How should I set DSCR assumptions for Texas rentals?
- Most lenders look for DSCR around 1.20 to 1.25, but program terms vary. In Texas, use realistic rent near about $1,350/month and include full operating costs (especially 1.25% effective property tax) before sizing leverage.
Real estate investing in Texas
Real estate investing in Texas
Property tax rates and insurance costs vary widely by county and carrier. Investors often underwrite with conservative rent growth and exit assumptions. Pair these estimates with local rent comps and lender guidelines before you offer.
- Typical 2BR rent
- ~$1,350/mo
- Effective property tax
- ~1.25% of home value
- State income tax
- No state income tax
- Lender DSCR minimum
- Typically 1.25 — confirm with your lender
Rent: HUD FMR 2025 · Property tax: Tax Foundation 2022 · Adjust all calculator inputs to match your specific deal.
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