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A building's rent roll totals $120,000 at full occupancy. Vacancy and collection loss is 5% and laundry income adds $4,800. What is effective gross income?

Correct Answer

D) $118,800, after the loss and with the other income

Why this is correct: Effective Gross Income (EGI) = Potential Gross Income (PGI) - Vacancy & Collection Loss + Other Income. PGI from rent is $120,000. Vacancy loss is 5% of $120,000 = $6,000. Net rental income is $120,000 - $6,000 = $114,000. Add other income (laundry) of $4,800: $114,000 + $4,800 = $118,800. Why the other choices are wrong: $114,000 subtracts vacancy but omits other income. $124,800 adds other income but ignores vacancy. $120,000 uses full rent roll without accounting for typical vacancy or other income. Exam tip: EGI formula: PGI - Vacancy + Other Income. Do the steps in order.

Answer Options
A
$114,000, the rent roll less the vacancy loss
B
$124,800, the rent roll plus the other income
C
$120,000, since the building is currently full
D
$118,800, after the loss and with the other income

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Why this is correct: Effective Gross Income (EGI) = Potential Gross Income (PGI) - Vacancy & Collection Loss + Other Income. PGI from rent is $120,000. Vacancy loss is 5% of $120,000 = $6,000. Net rental income is $120,000 - $6,000 = $114,000. Add other income (laundry) of $4,800: $114,000 + $4,800 = $118,800. Why the other choices are wrong: $114,000 subtracts vacancy but omits other income. $124,800 adds other income but ignores vacancy. $120,000 uses full rent roll without accounting for typical vacancy or other income. Exam tip: EGI formula: PGI - Vacancy + Other Income. Do the steps in order.

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