An Arizona investor buys a rental property for $250,000. Annual rent is $24,000, operating expenses are $8,000, and annual mortgage payments are $14,400. What is the annual cash flow before taxes?
Why $1,600 Is Correct
Answer A: $1,600
Exam Tip: Real Estate Math
Math questions are formula-based. Memorize the key formulas: commission splits, proration, cap rate (NOI ÷ Value), GRM (Price ÷ Gross Rent), and LTV (Loan ÷ Value). Practice converting between annual and monthly figures.
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Key Terms to Know
The annual income generated by an income-producing property after subtracting operating expenses, but before debt service.
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)Insurance required by lenders on conventional loans with less than 20% down payment, protecting the lender — not the borrower — against default.
Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)A quick valuation metric for income properties calculated by dividing the property price by gross annual rental income.
AmortizationThe gradual repayment of a loan through scheduled periodic payments that cover both principal and interest.
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