Property Management

The capitalization rate (cap rate) in property management is most useful for:

ACalculating the tenant's security deposit
BComparing the relative value and return of different investment properties✓ Correct
CDetermining the lease renewal rate
DSetting the property management fee

Explanation

The cap rate (NOI ÷ Value) is a key metric for comparing income properties. A higher cap rate generally indicates higher risk or lower property price relative to income; a lower cap rate suggests lower risk or higher prices.

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