An investor buys a rental property for $800,000. Annual gross rent is $72,000 and operating expenses are $24,000. What is the capitalization rate?
Why 6% Is Correct
Answer B: 6%
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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A rate used to estimate the value of income-producing property, calculated as Net Operating Income divided by property value.
Net Operating Income (NOI)The annual income generated by an income-producing property after subtracting operating expenses, but before debt service.
Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)A quick valuation metric for income properties calculated by dividing the property price by gross annual rental income.
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