How to interpret results
Cap rate and cash ROI are different
Net cap rate measures annual operating profit against the total investment cost before loan repayment. Cash ROI measures annual cash flow after loan payments against your own cash contribution.
Net cap rate = annual operating profit ÷ total entry cost
Cash ROI = annual cash flow after debt ÷ own cash
Use a conservative case
Test the downside, not only the best case
Try lower occupancy, a lower daily rate, higher management fees and a larger maintenance reserve. A useful model should remain understandable even when conditions become less favourable.
Before purchase, verify the agreement, legal status, taxation, owner-use rules and all recurring charges independently.