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Tennessee DSCR Calculator

The Debt Service Coverage Ratio measures whether a property's income can cover its loan payments. Pre-filled with Tennessee 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$16,810/yr

Operating Expenses(Tennessee defaults)

Total Expenses$7,649/yr

Loan Details

Monthly Payment (P&I)$2,126

Tennessee Market Context

Avg Cap Rate

5.8%

Median Price

$380K

Property Tax

0.46%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Local Factors

  • -No state income tax on wages makes it attractive for renters and investors
  • -Nashville is a top migration destination with strong job growth but rising prices
  • -Memphis offers high cash-flow potential but requires active management

DSCR

0.36x

Negative Cash Flow
Net Operating Income$9,161/yr
Annual Debt Service$25,507/yr
Monthly Cash Flow$-1,362
Annual Cash Flow$-16,346
DSCR0.36x
Cash Flow$0
Debt Service$25,507
Property Tax$1,748
Insurance$2,636
Maintenance$1,800
Management$1,465
Vacancy$1,502

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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