Real Estate Investment Tools & Resources
Professional-grade calculators, planning tools, and downloadable resources to accelerate your real estate investing success.
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Investment Calculators
Sixteen powerful financial analysis tools to evaluate any real estate deal
Affordability
Home buying power
Calculate how much house you can afford.
- DTI ratio analysis
- Monthly payments
- Loan comparison
BRRRR
Advanced strategy
Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat analysis.
- Cash-on-cash ROI
- Refinance timeline
- Equity capture
House Hack
Live for free
Live for free by renting out rooms/units.
- Owner-occupied rates
- Rent vs mortgage
- Income projections
Passive Income
REIT & syndications
Portfolio Simulator
Future projections
Model your real estate portfolio growth over time.
- Multi-property analysis
- Cash flow projections
- Retirement planning
Syndication Analyzer
Deal evaluation
Evaluate syndication opportunities like a pro.
- Waterfall distributions
- IRR calculations
- Risk assessment
Airbnb/STR
Short-term rental income
Maximize short-term rental income with seasonal analytics.
- STR vs LTR comparison
- Seasonal pricing
- Break-even analysis
Buy vs Rent
Make the right choice
Compare total costs of buying vs renting over time.
- Net worth comparison
- Break-even analysis
- Visual charts
Mortgage Affordability
How much home can you afford?
Calculate your home buying budget based on income, debts, and lending ratios.
- 28/36 DTI rules
- Monthly payment breakdown
- Scenario planning
Rental Property
Investment analysis
Comprehensive rental property investment calculator.
- Cash flow analysis
- Cap rate & ROI
- Investment metrics
Rent vs Sell
Exit strategy
Should you rent out or sell your property?
- 10-year projection
- Tax implications
- Wealth comparison
Capital Gains
Tax calculator
Calculate taxes on your property sale.
- Primary residence exclusion
- Depreciation recapture
- State tax calculations
ROI Calculator
Total returns
Comprehensive return on investment analysis.
- Cash flow + appreciation
- Tax benefits included
- Visual breakdown
Credit Score Tracker
Rate optimizer
Track credit score impact on mortgage rates.
- Score improvement tips
- Rate impact analysis
- Action plan
DTI Calculator
Loan qualification
Calculate debt-to-income ratio for mortgage qualification.
- Front-end & back-end ratios
- Loan type qualification
- Improvement tips
Refinance
Save or cash out
Analyze refinancing options and break-even points.
- Break-even analysis
- Cash-out scenarios
- Savings projections
Planning & Analysis Tools
Strategic tools to prepare for your real estate investment journey
Credit Score Simulator
See how different actions affect your credit score and mortgage rates.
Launch ToolDown Payment Savings Planner
Create a personalized savings timeline to reach your down payment goal.
Launch ToolFree Downloads
Professional templates, worksheets, and guides to accelerate your success
Templates & Worksheets
20+ professional Excel and PDF templates for property analysis and financial planning.
Browse TemplatesComprehensive Guides
Step-by-step guides covering every aspect of real estate investing success.
View GuidesQuick Start Resources
Essential checklists and action plans to begin your real estate journey today.
Get StartedAI Assistant Integration
Access all 31 professional RealVest calculators and resources directly through your AI assistant with our complete MCP server
RealVest MCP Server
The RealVest MCP (Model Context Protocol) server enables AI assistants like Claude to use all 31 of our professional calculators and access our educational resources directly in your conversations. From basic affordability to advanced portfolio analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and tax optimization - no more switching between tabs!
Complete Calculator Suite (31 Tools)
- ✓Basic Analysis: Affordability, BRRRR, House Hacking, Portfolio Growth, Syndication
- ✓Lending Tools: Mortgage Qualification, DTI Analysis, Loan Comparison
- ✓Investment Analysis: IRR, Fix & Flip, NPV, Cash-on-Cash, DSCR, Breakeven
- ✓Advanced Analysis: Sensitivity Analysis, Monte Carlo Simulation, Tax Benefits
- ✓Specialized Tools: 1031 Exchange, Airbnb/STR, Construction Loans, Wholesale Deals
- ✓Portfolio Management: Property Comparison, Refinance Analysis, Deal Pipeline Tracking
- ✓Partnership Tools: Joint Venture Analysis, Property Management Comparison
Resources Access
- ✓35+ educational articles
- ✓State assistance programs
- ✓Current mortgage rates
- ✓Market data & trends
- ✓Example scenarios
Quick Setup (2 minutes)
- Install the MCP server:
npm install -g @realvest/mcp-server - Add to Claude Desktop settings:
{ "mcpServers": { "realvest": { "command": "realvest-mcp" } } } - Restart Claude and start using!
Example prompts to try:
- • "I make $75k/year with $20k saved. What can I afford?"
- • "Analyze this BRRRR deal: $150k purchase, $35k rehab, $220k ARV"
- • "Show me down payment assistance programs in Texas"
- • "What are current mortgage rates?"
Tools & Calculators FAQs
Q: Do I need to create an account to use the calculators?
A: No! All calculators are free to use without any signup, email, or account creation. We believe in providing immediate value without barriers. Just visit the tools page and start calculating.
Q: Are the calculations accurate for my area?
A: Our calculators use industry-standard formulas and allow you to input your local values for taxes, insurance, and other variables. While we provide defaults, you should always use actual local data for the most accurate results.
Q: Can I save my calculations?
A: Currently, calculations are session-based. We recommend taking screenshots or printing results for your records. Many users create a spreadsheet to track multiple property analyses using our calculator results.
Q: Which calculator should I start with?
A: If you're a first-time buyer, start with the Home Affordability Calculator. For investors, the BRRRR Calculator or House Hacking Calculator are great starting points. The Portfolio Growth Simulator helps with long-term planning.
Q: How do the calculators handle high interest rates?
A: All calculators are designed to work with any interest rate and specifically help you evaluate deals in high-rate environments. They show you how strategies like house hacking can offset higher rates through rental income.
Q: What is the RealVest MCP Server?
A: The RealVest MCP Server is a free, open-source tool that integrates all 31 of our professional calculators and resources directly into AI assistants like Claude. From basic affordability to advanced Monte Carlo simulations and tax optimization, you can analyze any real estate deal without leaving your AI chat. It takes just 2 minutes to set up and requires no signup.