Underwrite $200–350 per unit per month toward capex reserves on multifamily. Big-ticket items every 10–25 years.
Market & Valuation
CapEx (Capital Expenditures)
Large periodic replacements — roofs, HVAC, water heaters, appliances — budgeted separately from routine maintenance.
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- 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…
- Vacancy Rate— The percentage of time a rental is expected to sit empty between tenants.
- Cap Rate (Capitalization Rate)— NOI ÷ Purchase Price — the unleveraged annual yield of a commercial property.
- 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.