Real Estate Investment Tools & Resources

Professional-grade calculators, planning tools, and downloadable resources to accelerate your real estate investing success.

Investment Calculators

Sixteen powerful financial analysis tools to evaluate any real estate deal

Affordability

Home buying power

Calculate how much house you can afford.

  • DTI ratio analysis
  • Monthly payments
  • Loan comparison
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BRRRR

Advanced strategy

Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat analysis.

  • Cash-on-cash ROI
  • Refinance timeline
  • Equity capture
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House Hack

Live for free

Live for free by renting out rooms/units.

  • Owner-occupied rates
  • Rent vs mortgage
  • Income projections
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Passive Income

REIT & syndications

Compare REIT and syndication returns.

  • Dividend yields
  • Risk-adjusted ROI
  • Portfolio guidance
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Portfolio Simulator

Future projections

Model your real estate portfolio growth over time.

  • Multi-property analysis
  • Cash flow projections
  • Retirement planning
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Syndication Analyzer

Deal evaluation

Evaluate syndication opportunities like a pro.

  • Waterfall distributions
  • IRR calculations
  • Risk assessment
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Airbnb/STR

Short-term rental income

Maximize short-term rental income with seasonal analytics.

  • STR vs LTR comparison
  • Seasonal pricing
  • Break-even analysis
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Buy vs Rent

Make the right choice

Compare total costs of buying vs renting over time.

  • Net worth comparison
  • Break-even analysis
  • Visual charts
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Mortgage Affordability

How much home can you afford?

Calculate your home buying budget based on income, debts, and lending ratios.

  • 28/36 DTI rules
  • Monthly payment breakdown
  • Scenario planning
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Rental Property

Investment analysis

Comprehensive rental property investment calculator.

  • Cash flow analysis
  • Cap rate & ROI
  • Investment metrics
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Rent vs Sell

Exit strategy

Should you rent out or sell your property?

  • 10-year projection
  • Tax implications
  • Wealth comparison
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Capital Gains

Tax calculator

Calculate taxes on your property sale.

  • Primary residence exclusion
  • Depreciation recapture
  • State tax calculations
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ROI Calculator

Total returns

Comprehensive return on investment analysis.

  • Cash flow + appreciation
  • Tax benefits included
  • Visual breakdown
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Credit Score Tracker

Rate optimizer

Track credit score impact on mortgage rates.

  • Score improvement tips
  • Rate impact analysis
  • Action plan
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DTI Calculator

Loan qualification

Calculate debt-to-income ratio for mortgage qualification.

  • Front-end & back-end ratios
  • Loan type qualification
  • Improvement tips
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Refinance

Save or cash out

Analyze refinancing options and break-even points.

  • Break-even analysis
  • Cash-out scenarios
  • Savings projections
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Planning & Analysis Tools

Strategic tools to prepare for your real estate investment journey

Credit Score Simulator

See how different actions affect your credit score and mortgage rates.

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Down Payment Savings Planner

Create a personalized savings timeline to reach your down payment goal.

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Market Data & Trends

Live mortgage rates, market trends, and economic indicators.

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Free Downloads

Professional templates, worksheets, and guides to accelerate your success

Templates & Worksheets

20+ professional Excel and PDF templates for property analysis and financial planning.

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Comprehensive Guides

Step-by-step guides covering every aspect of real estate investing success.

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Quick Start Resources

Essential checklists and action plans to begin your real estate journey today.

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All downloads 100% free • No email required

AI Assistant Integration

Access all 31 professional RealVest calculators and resources directly through your AI assistant with our complete MCP server

RealVest MCP Server

The RealVest MCP (Model Context Protocol) server enables AI assistants like Claude to use all 31 of our professional calculators and access our educational resources directly in your conversations. From basic affordability to advanced portfolio analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and tax optimization - no more switching between tabs!

Complete Calculator Suite (31 Tools)

  • ✓ Basic Analysis: Affordability, BRRRR, House Hacking, Portfolio Growth, Syndication
  • ✓ Lending Tools: Mortgage Qualification, DTI Analysis, Loan Comparison
  • ✓ Investment Analysis: IRR, Fix & Flip, NPV, Cash-on-Cash, DSCR, Breakeven
  • ✓ Advanced Analysis: Sensitivity Analysis, Monte Carlo Simulation, Tax Benefits
  • ✓ Specialized Tools: 1031 Exchange, Airbnb/STR, Construction Loans, Wholesale Deals
  • ✓ Portfolio Management: Property Comparison, Refinance Analysis, Deal Pipeline Tracking
  • ✓ Partnership Tools: Joint Venture Analysis, Property Management Comparison

Resources Access

  • ✓ 35+ educational articles
  • ✓ State assistance programs
  • ✓ Current mortgage rates
  • ✓ Market data & trends
  • ✓ Example scenarios

Quick Setup (2 minutes)

  1. 1.
    Install the MCP server:
    npm install -g @realvest/mcp-server
  2. 2.
    Add to Claude Desktop settings: 
    {
  "mcpServers": {
    "realvest": {
      "command": "realvest-mcp"
    }
  }
}
  3. 3. Restart Claude and start using!

Example prompts to try:

  • • "I make $75k/year with $20k saved. What can I afford?"
  • • "Analyze this BRRRR deal: $150k purchase, $35k rehab, $220k ARV"
  • • "Show me down payment assistance programs in Texas"
  • • "What are current mortgage rates?"
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Free & Open Source • Compatible with Claude Desktop • Full Documentation

Tools & Calculators FAQs

Q: Do I need to create an account to use the calculators?

A: No! All calculators are free to use without any signup, email, or account creation. We believe in providing immediate value without barriers. Just visit the tools page and start calculating.

Q: Are the calculations accurate for my area?

A: Our calculators use industry-standard formulas and allow you to input your local values for taxes, insurance, and other variables. While we provide defaults, you should always use actual local data for the most accurate results.

Q: Can I save my calculations?

A: Currently, calculations are session-based. We recommend taking screenshots or printing results for your records. Many users create a spreadsheet to track multiple property analyses using our calculator results.

Q: Which calculator should I start with?

A: If you're a first-time buyer, start with the Home Affordability Calculator. For investors, the BRRRR Calculator or House Hacking Calculator are great starting points. The Portfolio Growth Simulator helps with long-term planning.

Q: How do the calculators handle high interest rates?

A: All calculators are designed to work with any interest rate and specifically help you evaluate deals in high-rate environments. They show you how strategies like house hacking can offset higher rates through rental income.

Q: What is the RealVest MCP Server?

A: The RealVest MCP Server is a free, open-source tool that integrates all 31 of our professional calculators and resources directly into AI assistants like Claude. From basic affordability to advanced Monte Carlo simulations and tax optimization, you can analyze any real estate deal without leaving your AI chat. It takes just 2 minutes to set up and requires no signup.
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