Metrics
Screening Index
A secondary 0–100 composite of modeled cap rate, cash-on-cash, monthly cash flow, DSCR, and projected return for consistent triage.
Why Screening Index matters
The Screening Index can help sort analyses for deeper review, but it is not selected-rule fit, evidence readiness, a probability of success, an appraisal, or investment advice. Read it after the selected rules and underlying metrics.
Related terms
Cap Rate
Net Operating Income ÷ property value. The unleveraged return a property generates, independent of f…
Cash-on-Cash Return
Annual cash flow ÷ total cash invested (down payment + closing + rehab). Tells you how hard your mon…
DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio)
Net Operating Income ÷ mortgage payment. Measures whether the property's income comfortably covers d…
Monthly Cash Flow
Rent minus operating expenses minus mortgage payment. The cash that lands in your account each month…
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