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Adjust how much each metric contributes to the composite deal score. Weights must add up to exactly 100%. Changes apply across all pages.
Monthly Cash Flow
Net cash remaining each month after all expenses and debt service.
Scores 0–100: break-even ($0/mo) = 50 pts · $300+/mo = 100 pts · -$500/mo = 0 pts
Cash-on-Cash Return
Annual pre-tax cash flow divided by total cash invested.
Scores 0–100: 6% = 50 pts · 12%+ = 100 pts · 0% = 0 pts
DSCR
Debt Service Coverage Ratio — NOI divided by annual mortgage payment.
Scores 0–100: 1.20x = 50 pts · 1.60x+ = 100 pts · 0.80x = 0 pts
5-Year IRR
Internal rate of return over a 5-year hold, pre-tax.
Scores 0–100: 8% = 50 pts · 16%+ = 100 pts · 0% = 0 pts
Cap Rate
Net operating income divided by purchase price.
Scores 0–100: 6% = 50 pts · 10%+ = 100 pts · 2% = 0 pts
Total weight
100%
Set your preferred starting assumptions for every analysis. These apply when you click Reset to defaults in the Analyzer.