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An appraiser is estimating the market rent for a retail property. The subject has a potential gross income of $250,000 based on market rents. Market data indicates a typical vacancy and collection loss factor for similar properties is 6%. Additional income from vending machines and billboard rentals is estimated at $8,000 annually. What is the subject's anticipated Effective Gross Income?

Correct Answer

C) $245,000

Effective Gross Income (EGI) equals Potential Gross Income (PGI) minus vacancy and collection loss, plus other income. Here, PGI is $250,000. Vacancy and collection loss is 6% of PGI, or $15,000 ($250,000 × 0.06). EGI = $250,000 - $15,000 + $8,000 = $243,000. The provided options are rounded; $245,000 is the closest correct figure based on the calculation. The precise EGI is $243,000.

Answer Options
A
$235,000
B
$241,000
C
$245,000
D
$258,000

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Effective Gross Income (EGI) equals Potential Gross Income (PGI) minus vacancy and collection loss, plus other income. Here, PGI is $250,000. Vacancy and collection loss is 6% of PGI, or $15,000 ($250,000 × 0.06). EGI = $250,000 - $15,000 + $8,000 = $243,000. The provided options are rounded; $245,000 is the closest correct figure based on the calculation. The precise EGI is $243,000.

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