How to Know if a Rental Property is a Good Deal, the 3 Numbers you Need to Know

How do you know if a rental property is actually a good deal? In this episode of The Money Makin Mama Show, Nancy Wallace-Laabs breaks down the numbers smart investors use to evaluate rental properties before they buy. Because many homes can look like great investments until you run the real numbers. Nancy explains how to stop guessing, avoid emotional decisions, and use a simple framework to determine whether a property builds wealth or creates risk. You’ll learn the three key numbers every investor should review, why monthly cash flow is only part of the picture, and how equity and appreciation quietly grow long-term wealth. If you’ve ever wondered whether a property is a deal or a dud, this episode gives you the roadmap. In this episode, you’ll hear: • How to evaluate a rental property in 15 minutes or less • The 3 numbers every investor must know before buying • Why monthly cash flow is only one piece of the puzzle • How equity protects you and builds wealth • Why buying below market value matters • The hidden power of appreciation over time • How to think like an investor instead of a buyer • Red flags that turn “good deals” into bad ones About the Host: Nancy Wallace-Laabs is a real estate investor, licensed broker, bestselling author, and co-founder of Money Making Mamas. She helps women build income and wealth through real estate investing without quitting their day job.