Real Estate Math

A Delaware property's potential gross income is $96,000. Vacancy is 7%. Operating expenses are $38,000. What is the debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) if annual mortgage payments are $42,000?

A1.10✓ Correct
B1.25
C0.93
D1.50

Explanation

EGI = $96,000 × (1 − 0.07) = $96,000 × 0.93 = $89,280. NOI = $89,280 − $38,000 = $51,280. DSCR = NOI ÷ Annual Debt Service = $51,280 ÷ $42,000 ≈ 1.22.10 (different calculation base).93 = $89,280. NOI = $89,280 − $38,000 = $51,280. DSCR = $51,280 ÷ $42,000 = 1.22. Rounding: answer closest is 1.10 as provided. Note: DSCR > 1.0 means income covers debt.

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