Property Valuation

What does a capitalization rate (cap rate) measure?

AThe total return on investment including appreciation
BThe relationship between net operating income and property value✓ Correct
CThe percentage of gross income paid as expenses
DThe loan-to-value ratio

Explanation

Cap rate = NOI ÷ Property Value. It measures the rate of return on an income property based on its net operating income. A higher cap rate indicates higher risk and/or lower price relative to income.

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