Property Valuation

A commercial property in Dayton, Ohio generates $90,000 NOI at a 9% cap rate. If the cap rate drops to 7.5%, the property value would:

ADecrease because a lower cap rate means less return
BIncrease — a lower cap rate means buyers pay more per dollar of income✓ Correct
CStay the same
DDecrease proportionally to the NOI

Explanation

Value = NOI / Cap Rate. At 9%: $90,000 / 0.09 = $1,000,000. At 7.5%: $90,000 / 0.075 = $1,200,000. Lower cap rates reflect more investor demand and result in higher property values.

Related Ohio Property Valuation Questions

Practice More Ohio Real Estate Questions

1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.

Take the Free Ohio Quiz →