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Cash-on-Cash Return

Definition

Annual pre-tax cash flow divided by the total cash invested, measuring return on the money actually put into a deal.

Example

$8,400 of annual cash flow on $96,000 invested is an 8.75% cash-on-cash return.

Frequently asked questions

What does Cash-on-Cash Return mean in real estate?

Annual pre-tax cash flow divided by the total cash invested, measuring return on the money actually put into a deal.

How is Cash-on-Cash Return used in practice?

$8,400 of annual cash flow on $96,000 invested is an 8.75% cash-on-cash return.

This definition is provided for educational purposes. Legal and tax terminology can carry jurisdiction-specific meaning — confirm with a licensed professional before relying on it in a transaction.