Real Estate MathIntermediateArizona Exam

The capitalization rate for a property is found by dividing:

AGross Income by Purchase Price
BNet Operating Income by Value (or Sale Price)Correct
CSale Price by Annual Rent
DNet Income by Mortgage Balance

Why Net Operating Income by Value (or Sale Price) Is Correct

Answer B: Net Operating Income by Value (or Sale Price)

Cap Rate = Net Operating Income ÷ Value (or Sale Price). This expresses the expected annual return as a percentage of property value.

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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