Everything you might want to know before relying on Rental Deal Analyzer for a real-money decision. Can't find your question? Get in touch.
Yes. The core calculator, deal score, verdict, stress tests, and the local tenant manager are free for everyone, with a daily usage limit on free accounts. An optional Pro plan unlocks unlimited analyses, projections, PDF export, and cloud sync to fund the product.
No. You can run as many analyses as the free tier allows without signing up. Your numbers are saved locally in your browser. An account is only required for cloud sync and Pro features.
By default, every property analysis and tenant record is stored on your own device using browser localStorage. We never see your numbers. If you opt into cloud sync, encrypted data is stored on our secure infrastructure so you can access it from multiple devices.
It is currency-agnostic. The math works identically whether you enter US dollars, British pounds, Ugandan shillings, Indian rupees, Kenyan shillings, or Euros. Just be consistent across all fields in a single analysis.
Absolutely. Cap rate, cash-on-cash return, DSCR and the 1% rule are universal investor metrics. The tool was deliberately built without any country-specific tax assumptions so landlords anywhere — from a duplex in Texas to a bungalow in Kampala — can use it.
The score is a transparent weighted combination of cash flow margin, cash-on-cash return, cap rate, DSCR, and stress-test resilience. The exact formulas are published on our methodology page. It is a screening tool, not a substitute for professional due diligence.
Yes. The built-in tenant manager lets you record tenants, lease dates, rent amounts, and payment history. It is designed for landlords with anywhere from one to several dozen units who want a simple, free alternative to expensive property management software.
It is optimised for residential rentals (single-family homes, duplexes, small multi-family up to about 8 units). Commercial deals involve NNN leases, percentage rent, and tenant credit analysis that this tool does not yet model.
No. Everything on this site is educational. Before buying, financing, or signing a lease, consult a qualified local professional — a real estate agent, mortgage broker, attorney, or accountant licensed where the property sits.
Two ways. First, optional advertising on some pages. Second, the optional Pro subscription. We never sell your data and never share property numbers with advertisers.
Pro users can export any analysis to a PDF report that includes all inputs, calculated metrics, the verdict, and stress-test results — useful for sharing with a co-investor, mortgage broker, or accountant.
Positive cash flow on day one is not enough. If the margin is razor-thin, a single bad year can flip the deal negative. The Risky label means at least one stress-test scenario produces a loss, and you should reconsider your offer or build a larger reserve.