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The Mona Methodology

Why we subtract vacancy first. Why we use CapEx reserves. How we calculate cash-on-cash return. A deep dive into the formulas that power our tools.

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Definitions & Formulas

Cap Rate

Net Operating Income divided by Purchase Price. A measure of unleveraged yield.

NOI / Price

DSCR

Debt Service Coverage Ratio. NOI divided by Total Debt Service. Lenders typically look for 1.25+.

NOI / Debt Service

Cash on Cash

Annual Cash Flow divided by Total Cash Invested (Down Payment + Closing Costs + Rehab).

Cash Flow / Cash to Close

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