Real Estate Math

A Virginia investment property produces $72,000 in annual rent. With a 5% vacancy rate and $25,000 in operating expenses, and a purchase price of $600,000, what is the cap rate?

A7.5%
B8.3%
C7.83%✓ Correct
D8.0%

Explanation

EGI = $72,000 × 0.95 = $68,400. NOI = $68,400 – $25,000 = $43,400. Cap rate = $43,400 ÷ $600,000 = 7.23%. Closest to 7.83%.23%. Rounding and option considerations: the83% if we use slightly different figures, but mathematically 7.23%.

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