Calculate Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)

Compare a property’s purchase price to its gross rental income with the industry-standard GRM metric. A lower multiplier means fewer years of rent to recoup your investment — the fastest way to screen deals side by side.

What Your GRM Is Really Telling You A low GRM looks attractive, but it can mask deferred maintenance, declining rents, or neighborhood risk. Learn how to interpret GRM alongside cap rate and NOI to separate genuine value from value traps. See why a low GRM isn't always a good deal — and the metrics that tell you the rest of the story »
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