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1% Rule Screener

Does monthly rent clear one percent of purchase price? Screen in seconds.

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Educational estimate only. Not financial, tax, lending, or real-estate advice. Markets, taxes, and local conditions vary.

How to read this decision

Most calculators stop at the monthly payment. 1% Rule Screener focuses on whether a deal clears the screens investors trust. Does monthly rent clear one percent of purchase price? Screen in seconds.

Everything runs in your browser — no account, no data sent anywhere — and results update as soon as you press the button.

Methodology & next steps

This tool runs entirely in your browser. Change one input at a time, compare scenarios, and export the report before you talk to an agent or lender.

  1. Start with realistic income, price, rate, and cost assumptions for your market.
  2. Use presets or Snapshot as B to stress-test a second path.
  3. Read the verdict, charts, and schedule — then verify taxes, insurance, and comps locally.
  • Copy report or Print / PDF for a shareable decision page.
  • Save scenarios on this device or copy the share link in the address bar.
  • Export CSV/JSON when you want numbers in a spreadsheet.

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About 1% Rule Screener

What does 1% Rule Screener show?

Does monthly rent clear one percent of purchase price? Screen in seconds. It focuses on whether a deal clears the screens investors trust, so you can compare realistic paths instead of a single optimistic listing photo.

What inputs does 1% Rule Screener need?

Provide the requested prices, rates, and time horizon, then run the tool. Change a single input between runs to isolate what actually drives the outcome.

Is 1% Rule Screener free?

Yes. 1% Rule Screener is free, needs no account, and runs entirely in your browser — your inputs are never uploaded.

Is this financial or real estate advice?

No. 1% Rule Screener produces educational estimates only. Markets, taxes, lending rules, and local conditions vary, so confirm big decisions with a qualified professional.