The 1% rule
The 1% rule is a quick screen: monthly rent ÷ purchase price. If that's ≥ 1% (e.g. $2,000 rent on a $200,000 home), the deal is likely to cash flow. It's a first filter, not a full analysis.
How CashFlowRE uses it
CashFlowRE computes The 1% rule on every for-sale listing and folds it into each property's overall score, so you can compare deals at a glance instead of running the math by hand. Create a free account to see it on real listings.