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Annual income after all operating expenses, but before debt service.

Calculated Cap Rate

0.00%

function calculateCapRate() { var noi = parseFloat(document.getElementById('netOperatingIncome').value); var value = parseFloat(document.getElementById('propertyValue').value); var resultDiv = document.getElementById('capRateResult'); var rateDisplay = document.getElementById('finalRate'); var analysisDisplay = document.getElementById('resultAnalysis'); if (isNaN(noi) || isNaN(value) || value <= 0 || noi < 0) { alert("Please enter valid positive numbers for both NOI and Property Value."); return; } var capRate = (noi / value) * 100; rateDisplay.innerHTML = capRate.toFixed(2) + "%"; var analysis = ""; if (capRate = 4 && capRate 7 && capRate <= 10) { analysis = "Value-add or secondary market territory. Higher yield often implies higher risk."; } else { analysis = "High-yield / Opportunistic. Ensure you verify the stability of the NOI and tenant occupancy."; } analysisDisplay.innerHTML = analysis; resultDiv.style.display = "block"; resultDiv.style.backgroundColor = "#e8f5e9"; }

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Understanding the Cap Rate in Real Estate

The Capitalization Rate, or Cap Rate, is the most common metric used by commercial real estate investors to assess the profitability and return potential of an income-producing property. It represents the yield of a property over a one-year time horizon assuming the property is purchased for cash and not financed.

The Cap Rate Formula

Cap Rate = (Net Operating Income / Current Market Value) × 100

Key Components Explained

• Net Operating Income (NOI): This is the total annual income generated by the property (rent, parking fees, laundry) minus all operating expenses (property taxes, insurance, maintenance, utilities, and management fees). It does not include mortgage payments (debt service) or capital expenditures.
• Property Value: This can be the asking price, the agreed purchase price, or the current appraised market value.

Example Calculation

Imagine you are looking at an apartment complex with the following financials:

• ✅ Gross Rental Income: $150,000
• ✅ Operating Expenses: $50,000
• ✅ Asking Price: $1,250,000

First, determine the NOI: $150,000 – $50,000 = $100,000.

Now, apply the formula: ($100,000 / $1,250,000) = 0.08, or an 8% Cap Rate.

Why the Cap Rate Matters

Investors use cap rates to compare similar real estate investments. Generally:

1. Risk Assessment: A lower cap rate (e.g., 3-5%) usually indicates a lower-risk investment in a high-demand area like NYC or San Francisco. A higher cap rate (e.g., 8-10%+) often indicates higher risk, potential vacancy issues, or a location in a declining market.
2. Market Trends: When cap rates are "compressing" (going down), property values are rising even if the income stays the same. When cap rates "expand" (go up), property values are typically falling.
3. Exit Strategy: Understanding current market cap rates helps you estimate what the property might be worth 5 or 10 years from now when you decide to sell.

Pro Tip: Never use the Cap Rate as your only metric. It does not account for leverage (mortgages), the time value of money, or future appreciation. Always pair it with Cash-on-Cash Return and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) for a complete picture.