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Cap Rate (Capitalization Rate)

NOI ÷ Purchase Price — the unleveraged annual yield of a commercial property.

A 6% cap on $1M NOI implies a ~$16.7M value. Cap rate is the language of commercial pricing. Lower cap = more expensive / lower yield / safer market.

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Terms

  • NOI (Net Operating Income)
  • Cash-on-Cash Return
  • IRR (Internal Rate of Return)
  • Commercial Loan

More in Market & Valuation

  • NOI (Net Operating Income)— Gross income minus operating expenses — excludes debt service, capex, and income taxes.
  • Operating Expenses (OpEx)— Recurring costs of running a property — taxes, insurance, management, maintenance, utiliti…
  • CapEx (Capital Expenditures)— Large periodic replacements — roofs, HVAC, water heaters, appliances — budgeted separately…
  • Vacancy Rate— The percentage of time a rental is expected to sit empty between tenants.
  • Cash-on-Cash Return— Annual pre-tax cash flow divided by the total cash you invested to acquire the deal.
  • Cash Flow— The money left after collecting rent and paying every expense including the mortgage.

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