Real Estate ROI Calculator
Key Takeaway
Real estate ROI includes rental income, capital appreciation, loan leverage, and tax benefits. A property bought with 25% downpayment appreciating at 6% annually delivers 22–25% annualized ROI on invested capital due to leverage.
Real Estate ROI Calculator
Estimate the comprehensive returns on a real estate purchase over a specific holding period.
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The Power of Leverage
Real Estate ROI is completely different from Stock Market ROI because of leverage (borrowing money). When you buy a house with a mortgage, you only put down 20% of the cash, but you get 100% of the capital appreciation on the total asset value. This leverage can magnify your returns exponentially.
How ₹20 Lakhs Controlled ₹1 Crore: Vikram's Masterstroke
He used it as a 20% down payment to buy a ₹1 Crore property, taking an ₹80 Lakh loan.
Over the next 5 years, the property value appreciated by a modest 5% per year.
After 5 years, the property was worth **₹1.27 Crores** (a ₹27 Lakh gain on the asset).
Vikram decides to sell.
Did Vikram make a 27% return? No!
Vikram's actual investment out of pocket was only his ₹20 Lakh down payment (ignoring EMIs and rent for simplicity).
He made a ₹27 Lakh profit on a ₹20 Lakh cash investment.
His Cash-on-Cash ROI is **135% over 5 years** (roughly 27% annualized). This is the secret of real estate: the bank funded 80% of the purchase, but Vikram kept 100% of the profits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is ROI different from Rental Yield?
Rental yield only measures the annual income generated from the property. Return on Investment (ROI) is a comprehensive metric that includes both rental income and capital appreciation, minus all costs (loan interest, taxes, maintenance).
What is a good ROI for real estate in India?
A healthy overall ROI for residential real estate in India is around 8-10% annually (including capital appreciation). If leveraged effectively with a home loan, cash-on-cash return can be higher.
Are home loan interest payments factored into ROI?
Yes, for a true ROI calculation, you must deduct the cost of financing (interest paid on the home loan) and add back any tax savings achieved through home loan deductions (Section 24b and 80C).
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