Return on Equity
Rental vs Market Returns
$0.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Make smarter investment decisions with lifestyle-based real estate vs. market comparisons
Make smarter investment decisions by comparing rental property to stock market investing using a lifestyle-based cash flow method.
Unlike traditional calculators, Return on Equity App matches your actual out-of-pocket costs. If a rental property costs you $500/month after collecting rent, we compare it to investing that same $500/month in the market. This reveals the true Return on Equity (ROE) for both strategies.
FEATURES:
- Fair lifestyle-based comparison methodology
- Interactive portfolio growth charts
- Year-by-year projection tables with detailed breakdowns
- Comprehensive financial modeling with mortgage, expenses, and taxes
- Customizable inputs for property, mortgage, rental income, and market assumptions
- Pre-tax and after-tax return calculations
- Capital gains tax scenarios
- Share your analysis as images
- All data stored locally on your device
- Info tooltips explain every metric
WHAT YOU CAN MODEL:
- Property details, mortgage terms, rental income with vacancy rates, operating expenses (HOA, insurance, property tax, maintenance), tax deductions, market returns, and selling costs.
WHO IT'S FOR:
Homebuyers deciding between buying rental property or investing in index funds, real estate investors evaluating deals, and anyone curious about real estate vs. market investing.
This app is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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Information
- Seller
- Lightplane Inc.
- Size
- 642 KB
- Category
- Finance
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.2 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.2 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.2 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.2 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.2 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Lightplane Inc.
