Is gross rental yield the same as profit?

No. Gross yield ignores vacancy, operating costs, financing, tax and acquisition costs. Use it as a first comparison, not a final investment decision.

Does HomeSpot store calculator inputs?

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Decision tool · KES

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Purchase priceKESExpected monthly rentKESMonthly operating costsKESExpected vacancypercent

Estimate

Gross annual yield

9.75%

Net yield estimate

7.76%

Monthly cash flow

Ksh 51,750

Gross yield = annual scheduled rent ÷ purchase price.

Net estimate reduces rent by vacancy and monthly costs. It excludes financing, tax, acquisition costs and capital appreciation.

What to add before deciding

Financing costs, stamp duty, legal fees, fit-out, major repairs, insurance, rates, tax treatment and expected capital work can materially change the result.

Keep the operating record

Once a property is operating, replace assumptions with actual rent received, vacancy and costs. That is where property software becomes more useful than a purchase calculator.

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