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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?
- Net operating income divided by total income
- Total property revenue minus operating expenses
- Effective gross income divided by market value
- Annual cash distributions divided by total equity investment (correct)
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)?
- 150
- 500
- 300 (correct)
- 250
What does a yield on cost (YoC) measure in real estate?
What does a yield on cost (YoC) measure in real estate?
- The market value of a property divided by total revenue
- The ratio of cash flow to equity investment
- The return on total development cost relative to operating income (correct)
- The total profit after selling a property
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?
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)?
How would one determine the breakeven occupancy rate for a rental property?
How would one determine the breakeven occupancy rate for a rental property?
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?
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?
What does the term 'equity multiple' refer to in real estate investment?
What does the term 'equity multiple' refer to in real estate investment?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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%?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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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Equity Multiple
Equity Multiple
The ratio of the total equity return to the total invested equity.
Cap Rate
Cap Rate
The annual net operating income (NOI) divided by the property's value.
Leverage
Leverage
Using borrowed money to finance an investment
Cost of Debt
Cost of Debt
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DSCR
DSCR
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Investment Strategy
Investment Strategy
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Investment Criteria
Investment Criteria
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Breakeven Interest Rate
Breakeven Interest Rate
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Cash-on-Cash Return
Cash-on-Cash Return
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Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)
Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)
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Yield on Cost (YoC)
Yield on Cost (YoC)
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Leverage Ratio
Leverage Ratio
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Potential Gross Income(PGI)
Potential Gross Income(PGI)
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Effective Gross Income(EGI)
Effective Gross Income(EGI)
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Development Spread Calculation
Development Spread Calculation
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Loan-to-Cost Ratio (LTC)
Loan-to-Cost Ratio (LTC)
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Equity Contribution
Equity Contribution
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Breakeven Occupancy Rate
Breakeven Occupancy Rate
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Unlevered IRR
Unlevered IRR
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Holding Period
Holding Period
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Market Cap Rate
Market Cap Rate
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Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)
Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)
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