ClearCap Blog

Practical rental underwriting for US investors and UK buy-to-let landlords.

1. What Is Cap Rate? A Clear Guide for US Rental Investors

2. Learn the NOI formula, illustrative ranges, and common mistakes before you offer.

2. UK Buy-to-Let: Why Gross Yield Isnt Your Real Return

See how voids, maintenance, management, and service charges change BTL returns.

3. Calculate Break-Even Rent Before You Offer on a Rental

4. Understand the vacancy and management haircuts that set the rent you need.

4. Cash-on-Cash Return vs Cap Rate: Which Number Matters First?

Know when to screen with cap rate and when cash-on-cash decides the offer.

Explore ClearCaps offline tools:

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Break-Even Rent  $7: https://lighost.gumroad.com/l/txjix

Deal Analyzer  $37: https://lighost.gumroad.com/l/aiuvlj

ClearCap. Illustrative underwriting helpers  not financial, tax, or legal advice.