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What is the formula to calculate the cash-on-cash return?
What is the formula to calculate the cash-on-cash return?
For a property valued at $12 million with a market rate rent of $4k per month across 50 rental units, what is the gross rent multiplier (GRM)?
For a property valued at $12 million with a market rate rent of $4k per month across 50 rental units, what is the gross rent multiplier (GRM)?
What does a yield on cost (YoC) measure in real estate?
What does a yield on cost (YoC) measure in real estate?
What is the maximum leverage ratio if a property is acquired for $600k with a 75.0% leverage?
What is the maximum leverage ratio if a property is acquired for $600k with a 75.0% leverage?
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If a property generates an effective gross income of $800k with direct operating expenses totaling $320k, what is the net operating income (NOI)?
If a property generates an effective gross income of $800k with direct operating expenses totaling $320k, what is the net operating income (NOI)?
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How would one determine the breakeven occupancy rate for a rental property?
How would one determine the breakeven occupancy rate for a rental property?
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To calculate the equity multiple on an investment generating $300k annually with a sale price of $2.5 million at the end of Year 5, what must be considered?
To calculate the equity multiple on an investment generating $300k annually with a sale price of $2.5 million at the end of Year 5, what must be considered?
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If the annual debt service on a property is $40k and operating expenses are $90k with a PGI of $200k, what is the total required income to achieve a breakeven cash flow?
If the annual debt service on a property is $40k and operating expenses are $90k with a PGI of $200k, what is the total required income to achieve a breakeven cash flow?
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What does the term 'equity multiple' refer to in real estate investment?
What does the term 'equity multiple' refer to in real estate investment?
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If a building was acquired for $10 million with a 6% entry cap rate and 60% leverage, what is the total equity investment?
If a building was acquired for $10 million with a 6% entry cap rate and 60% leverage, what is the total equity investment?
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What does a loan-to-cost ratio (LTC) indicate in real estate financing?
What does a loan-to-cost ratio (LTC) indicate in real estate financing?
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In the context of breakeven occupancy rate, what is the significance of achieving this rate?
In the context of breakeven occupancy rate, what is the significance of achieving this rate?
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What factors are typically considered to calculate the yield on cost for a real estate project?
What factors are typically considered to calculate the yield on cost for a real estate project?
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What is typically the primary goal of a development spread analysis in real estate?
What is typically the primary goal of a development spread analysis in real estate?
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How is the debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) calculated in a real estate analysis?
How is the debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) calculated in a real estate analysis?
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What is the main purpose of understanding equity contribution requirements in a real estate project?
What is the main purpose of understanding equity contribution requirements in a real estate project?
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What is the development spread if the stabilized NOI is $5 million and the total development cost is $47.5 million with a market cap rate of 8%?
What is the development spread if the stabilized NOI is $5 million and the total development cost is $47.5 million with a market cap rate of 8%?
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If the maximum loan-to-cost ratio is set at 80.0% and the total development cost is $40 million, what is the required equity contribution?
If the maximum loan-to-cost ratio is set at 80.0% and the total development cost is $40 million, what is the required equity contribution?
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What is the breakeven occupancy rate if a rental property has 40 units, total operating expenses are $100k, and debt service is $40k?
What is the breakeven occupancy rate if a rental property has 40 units, total operating expenses are $100k, and debt service is $40k?
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What is the unlevered IRR if a property generates $10k in cash flow annually, was acquired for $100k, and sold for $150k after five years?
What is the unlevered IRR if a property generates $10k in cash flow annually, was acquired for $100k, and sold for $150k after five years?
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If a property is bought for $1 million with a leverage ratio of 60%, how much debt is used for the purchase?
If a property is bought for $1 million with a leverage ratio of 60%, how much debt is used for the purchase?
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What total cash flow does a property need to generate annually to achieve a breakeven point if the operational costs and debt service together equal $140k?
What total cash flow does a property need to generate annually to achieve a breakeven point if the operational costs and debt service together equal $140k?
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If an investment generates $50k in NOIs over five years and is sold at a 4% terminal cap rate, how would you calculate the terminal value?
If an investment generates $50k in NOIs over five years and is sold at a 4% terminal cap rate, how would you calculate the terminal value?
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What percentage of the total project cost is covered by equity if the total development cost is $40 million and the LTC is 80%?
What percentage of the total project cost is covered by equity if the total development cost is $40 million and the LTC is 80%?
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