A property has a building-to-land value ratio of 75:25 and a total value of $900,000. What is the depreciable basis (building value) for tax purposes?
Why $225,000 Is Correct
Answer A: $225,000
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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The ratio of a mortgage loan amount to the appraised value or purchase price of a property, expressed as a percentage.
Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI)A lender's measure of a borrower's monthly debt obligations relative to their gross monthly income, used to evaluate loan eligibility.
Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate)A rate used to estimate the value of income-producing property, calculated as Net Operating Income divided by property value.
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