Break-Even Ratio Calculator

Find the minimum occupancy your property needs to cover all expenses and debt service. The break-even ratio reveals how much cushion your deal has — and how vulnerable it is to vacancy.

How Close Is Your Deal to the Edge? A low break-even ratio means resilience. A high one means a single vacancy could wipe out your cash flow. Learn how to interpret break-even alongside DSCR and vacancy rate to stress-test any rental deal before you commit. See how experienced investors use break-even ratio to separate resilient deals from fragile ones »
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