Financials

Cap Rate

Definition

Capitalization rate, a ratio used to estimate the potential return on a real estate investment, calculated by dividing the net operating income (NOI) by the property's value or purchase price.

Use Case

An investor might use the cap rate to estimate the potential return on a real estate investment, comparing the income the property is expected to generate to its purchase price.

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