Read the result as a ratio, not a decision
A ratio of 1.00 means the entered rent matches the estimated housing payment. Above one, the rent exceeds that payment; below one, it does not. Wholesale lenders set their own income methods and eligibility requirements, so no ratio shown here guarantees a program fit.
Keep the units consistent
Enter taxes and insurance as annual amounts. Enter rent and association dues as monthly amounts. Use zero for an expense that does not apply. The calculator assumes a fully amortizing payment and does not model interest-only periods, balloon obligations, fees or changing terms.
Keep an operating budget beside the calculator
Repairs, vacancy, management, utilities and capital replacements can affect the investment even though they are not included in this housing-payment calculation. Read the Wisconsin tax guide to check the source of each input, then send a documented scenario if you want a broker review.