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Rhode Island DSCR Calculator

The Debt Service Coverage Ratio measures whether a property's income can cover its loan payments. Pre-filled with Rhode Island 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$25,456/yr

Operating Expenses(Rhode Island defaults)

Total Expenses$11,110/yr

Loan Details

Monthly Payment (P&I)$2,724

Rhode Island Market Context

Avg Cap Rate

5.2%

Median Price

$487K

Property Tax

1%

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Local Factors

  • -Lowest rental vacancy rate in the nation at 2.6% creates strong landlord leverage
  • -Small state with limited new construction supports tight supply
  • -Providence offers more affordable investment than nearby Boston/CT markets

DSCR

0.44x

Negative Cash Flow
Net Operating Income$14,346/yr
Annual Debt Service$32,690/yr
Monthly Cash Flow$-1,529
Annual Cash Flow$-18,343
DSCR0.44x
Cash Flow$0
Debt Service$32,690
Property Tax$4,870
Insurance$2,349
Maintenance$1,800
Management$2,091
Vacancy$680

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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