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The CapRateCity Blog

Guides, data, and analysis for rental property investors. No fluff — just the numbers and strategies that actually matter.

8 min read

How to Calculate Cap Rate on Rental Property

The complete guide to capitalization rate — formula, step-by-step examples, what's a good cap rate, and common mistakes investors make.

7 min read

Cap Rate vs Cash-on-Cash Return: What's the Difference?

Two essential metrics that tell very different stories about your investment. Learn when to use each and why they sometimes disagree.

7 min read

The 1% Rule in Real Estate: Does It Still Work in 2025?

Where the 1% rule came from, which cities still pass it, and what to use instead when the math doesn't add up.

12 min read

15 Best Cities to Buy Rental Property in 2025

Data-driven rankings based on cap rates, population growth, tax rates, and price-to-income ratios across 300 US markets.

10 min read

BRRRR Strategy Explained: Complete Guide with Calculator

Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat — how to build a rental portfolio by recycling your capital. Full walkthrough with numbers.

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