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Cash-on-Cash Return

Annual pre-tax cash flow divided by the total cash you invested to acquire the deal.

Isolates leverage's impact. A $10k/yr cash flow on $100k down = 10% CoC. Doesn't account for appreciation, principal paydown, or tax benefits.

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  • Cap Rate (Capitalization Rate)
  • IRR (Internal Rate of Return)
  • Cash Flow

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