A Colorado investment property costs $600,000. Annual gross rents = $72,000, vacancy = 5%, expenses = $24,000. What is the cap rate?
Why 7.0% Is Correct
Answer B: 7.0%
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.
Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate)A rate used to estimate the value of income-producing property, calculated as Net Operating Income divided by property value.
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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