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Which of the following best describes Net Operating Income (NOI)?
Which of the following best describes Net Operating Income (NOI)?
- Revenue generated before the deduction of any expenses.
- Gross income minus operating expenses, potentially including debt service. (correct)
- Gross income plus all operating expenses.
- Gross income minus all expenses, including debt service.
What is the primary purpose of a pro-forma statement in real estate investment?
What is the primary purpose of a pro-forma statement in real estate investment?
- To forecast future income and expenses to estimate investment returns. (correct)
- To record the historical financial performance of a property.
- To provide a current market analysis of comparable properties.
- To detail the current ownership structure of a property.
Which of the following describes the concept of Time Value of Money (TVM)?
Which of the following describes the concept of Time Value of Money (TVM)?
- Money available now is worth less than the same amount in the future due to potential earnings.
- Money available now is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its earning capacity. (correct)
- The value of money remains constant over time.
- Money's value decreases over time due to inflation.
How is Cash-on-Cash Return calculated?
How is Cash-on-Cash Return calculated?
In a commercial real estate lease, what does 'Usable Square Footage' refer to?
In a commercial real estate lease, what does 'Usable Square Footage' refer to?
What is the primary difference between a Net Lease and a Gross Lease?
What is the primary difference between a Net Lease and a Gross Lease?
What is the role of 'Anchor Stores' in a shopping mall?
What is the role of 'Anchor Stores' in a shopping mall?
Which expense is represented by 'Debt Service'?
Which expense is represented by 'Debt Service'?
What is the formula for calculating the Capitalization Rate?
What is the formula for calculating the Capitalization Rate?
What is the key distinction between Before Tax Cash Flow and After Tax Cash Flow?
What is the key distinction between Before Tax Cash Flow and After Tax Cash Flow?
How does 'Leverage' typically impact real estate investments?
How does 'Leverage' typically impact real estate investments?
What does the term 'Estoppel' refer to in real estate finance?
What does the term 'Estoppel' refer to in real estate finance?
Which of the following is the best definition of 'Gross Income' in real estate?
Which of the following is the best definition of 'Gross Income' in real estate?
What might a 'Lease Escalation Clause' typically cover?
What might a 'Lease Escalation Clause' typically cover?
How would 'Rentable Square Footage' usually be calculated?
How would 'Rentable Square Footage' usually be calculated?
What is the main function of 'Common Areas' in a commercial building?
What is the main function of 'Common Areas' in a commercial building?
What is the primary basis for rental payments in a 'Percentage Lease'?
What is the primary basis for rental payments in a 'Percentage Lease'?
What is a key distinction between 'Usable Square Footage' and 'Rentable Square Footage'?
What is a key distinction between 'Usable Square Footage' and 'Rentable Square Footage'?
What is the fundamental concept behind the 'Time Value of Money'?
What is the fundamental concept behind the 'Time Value of Money'?
What role does a 'Tax Shelter' play in real estate investment strategies?
What role does a 'Tax Shelter' play in real estate investment strategies?
If a property generates $100,000 in Net Operating Income (NOI) and is valued at $1,000,000, what is the Capitalization Rate?
If a property generates $100,000 in Net Operating Income (NOI) and is valued at $1,000,000, what is the Capitalization Rate?
An investor makes a $50,000 down payment on a property and receives $5,000 in annual cash flow. What is their Cash on Cash Return?
An investor makes a $50,000 down payment on a property and receives $5,000 in annual cash flow. What is their Cash on Cash Return?
A property manager forecasts $200,000 in gross income and $80,000 in operating expenses. What is the Net Operating Income (NOI)?
A property manager forecasts $200,000 in gross income and $80,000 in operating expenses. What is the Net Operating Income (NOI)?
Why might an investor use leverage when purchasing a property?
Why might an investor use leverage when purchasing a property?
What does a high Capitalization Rate generally indicate about a real estate investment?
What does a high Capitalization Rate generally indicate about a real estate investment?
What is the impact of increased debt service on a property's Net Operating Income (NOI)?
What is the impact of increased debt service on a property's Net Operating Income (NOI)?
How could a property's depreciation be used as a 'Tax Shelter'?
How could a property's depreciation be used as a 'Tax Shelter'?
If a tenant is responsible for property taxes, insurance, and maintenance under the lease agreement, what type of lease is most likely in place?
If a tenant is responsible for property taxes, insurance, and maintenance under the lease agreement, what type of lease is most likely in place?
Company A leases a retail space in a busy mall and pays a base rent plus a percentage of their gross sales. What type of lease agreement is this?
Company A leases a retail space in a busy mall and pays a base rent plus a percentage of their gross sales. What type of lease agreement is this?
What information would an Estoppel Certificate verify?
What information would an Estoppel Certificate verify?
Select the option that is not considered a common area?
Select the option that is not considered a common area?
If a tenant's rent increases annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which lease clause is in effect?
If a tenant's rent increases annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which lease clause is in effect?
Which financial statement forecasts future income and expenses for a property over a specific period?
Which financial statement forecasts future income and expenses for a property over a specific period?
Why is the Time Value of Money important in real estate investment decisions?
Why is the Time Value of Money important in real estate investment decisions?
How does leverage impact the potential risk associated with a real estate investment?
How does leverage impact the potential risk associated with a real estate investment?
Which stores are examples of 'Anchor Stores'?
Which stores are examples of 'Anchor Stores'?
What is the formula for Rate of Return?
What is the formula for Rate of Return?
What does a tax shelter do?
What does a tax shelter do?
Which of these is not a proper term?
Which of these is not a proper term?
Flashcards
Net Operating Income (NOI)
Net Operating Income (NOI)
Gross income minus expenses, sometimes including debt service; also known as cash flow.
Capitalization Rate
Capitalization Rate
The percentage relating net operating income to present value. Calculated as: Value = Income / Rate.
Time Value of Money (TVM)
Time Value of Money (TVM)
The concept that money is worth more now than the same amount in the future due to its earning potential.
Leverage
Leverage
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Cash on Cash Return
Cash on Cash Return
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Usable Square Footage
Usable Square Footage
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Gross Income
Gross Income
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Pro-forma Statement
Pro-forma Statement
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Rentable Square Footage
Rentable Square Footage
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Common Areas
Common Areas
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Net Lease
Net Lease
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Gross Lease
Gross Lease
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Percentage Lease
Percentage Lease
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Estoppel Certificate
Estoppel Certificate
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Anchor Stores
Anchor Stores
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Debt Service
Debt Service
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Before Tax Cash Flow
Before Tax Cash Flow
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After Tax Cash Flow
After Tax Cash Flow
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Lease Escalation Clause
Lease Escalation Clause
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Tax Shelter
Tax Shelter
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Rate of Return
Rate of Return
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Study Notes
- Net Operating Income (NOI) is gross income minus expenses, and sometimes debt service; it's also known as cash flow.
- Capitalization Rate is the sum of the discount rate, effective tax rate, and recapture rate, representing the relationship between net operating income and present value.
- Capitalization Rate formula: Value = Income / Rate
- Time Value of Money (TVM) is the concept that money available now is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its earning potential.
- Leverage is using borrowed capital (mortgage) to increase the potential return of an investment.
- Cash on Cash Return is a percentage return on money invested in a property.
- Cash on Cash Return formula: Cash Flow / Down Payment
- Usable Square Footage is space a tenant can occupy, excluding elevators, stairs, and mechanical spaces.
- Gross Income is the total amount collected from rents and other income producing sources like washing machines and storage.
- Pro-forma Statement is an accounting statement forecasting income and expenses for typically five or more years, used by investors to estimate rate of return.
- Rentable Square Footage is usable area that can be leased/rented to a tenant.
- Common Areas are shared spaces in a commercial building, such as lobbies, corridors, stairs, and elevators.
- Net Lease requires the tenant to pay rent plus some or all of the property expenses typically paid by the owner, including taxes, insurance, maintenance, and utilities.
- Gross Lease means the lessor meets all property charges regularly incurred through ownership.
- Percentage Lease bases rent on a percentage of sales made on the leased premises, usually with a minimum rental.
- Estoppel is a certificate executed by the mortgagor setting forth the present status and balance due on the mortgage.
- Anchor Stores are key retail tenants, typically larger stores in a shopping mall like department stores or major retail chains.
- Debt Service is the annual amount a debtor pays to repay borrowed money.
- Before Tax Cash Flow is net profit/loss calculated by subtracting expenses from income before taxes.
- After Tax Cash Flow is net profit/loss realized after taxes are deducted.
- Lease Escalation Clause is a contract provision allowing one party to pass increased costs, such as inflation, to another party.
- Tax Shelter is any method of reducing taxable income, resulting in lower tax payments.
- Rate of Return is the profit on an investment over time, expressed as a proportion of the original investment.
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