A Colorado property manager charges a 10% management fee on gross rents collected. If monthly rents total $8,500 and there is a 5% vacancy, what is the management fee for the month?
Why $807.50 Is Correct
Answer A: $807.50
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 lender's measure of a borrower's monthly debt obligations relative to their gross monthly income, used to evaluate loan eligibility.
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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