The Escrow Blog

Sharper deal analysis for real estate investors.

What Is a Good Cap Rate for Rental Property?

A clear breakdown of what cap rate means, how to calculate it, and what counts as a good cap rate for rental property in 2026.

Jun 16, 2026 · 5 min read

Cap Rate vs ROI: What’s the Difference?

Cap rate and ROI both measure return, but they answer different questions. Here is how each works and when to use them on a rental property.

Jun 15, 2026 · 4 min read

How to Analyze a Rental Property in 10 Minutes

A fast, repeatable framework to size up any rental deal — income, expenses, cap rate, ROI, and risk — in under ten minutes.

Jun 14, 2026 · 6 min read

How to Spot a Bad Real Estate Deal: 7 Red Flags

Seven warning signs that a rental property deal is worse than it looks — and how to catch them before you waste time or money.

Jun 13, 2026 · 5 min read