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California DSCR Calculator

The Debt Service Coverage Ratio measures whether a property's income can cover its loan payments. Pre-filled with California market data. Net Operating Income ÷ Annual Debt Service. Lenders use DSCR to qualify investor loans — most require 1.15–1.25 minimum.

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Rental Income

Effective Gross Income$29,919/yr

Operating Expenses(California defaults)

Total Expenses$11,695/yr

Loan Details

Monthly Payment (P&I)$4,660

California Market Context

Avg Cap Rate

4.2%

Median Price

$833K

Property Tax

0.69%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Local Factors

  • -Prop 13 caps property tax increases at 2% per year, benefiting long-term holders
  • -Strict rent control laws in major cities (LA, SF, Oakland) limit rent increases
  • -Wildfire risk is driving insurance costs up dramatically; some areas are becoming uninsurable

DSCR

0.33x

Negative Cash Flow
Net Operating Income$18,224/yr
Annual Debt Service$55,915/yr
Monthly Cash Flow$-3,141
Annual Cash Flow$-37,690
DSCR0.33x
Cash Flow$0
Debt Service$55,915
Property Tax$5,748
Insurance$1,633
Maintenance$1,800
Management$2,514
Vacancy$1,509

What does this mean?

A DSCR below 1.0 means the property doesn't generate enough income to cover its debt payments. The investor must cover the shortfall out of pocket. Most lenders won't fund this deal.

Why DSCR matters

DSCR loans let investors qualify based on the property's income — not personal W-2s or tax returns. The ratio tells lenders whether the rental income can cover the mortgage. A higher DSCR means lower risk and often better rates.

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