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An appraiser is estimating the market rent for a warehouse property. Comparable leases show net rents, and the subject's operating expense ratio is 35%. To develop a potential gross income estimate on a gross basis (for a gross income multiplier analysis), the appraiser should:

Correct Answer

A) Divide the net rent by 0.65 to account for the expense ratio.

If net rent (after owner's operating expenses) is known and an operating expense ratio is supportable, Potential Gross Income (on a gross basis) can be estimated by dividing the net rent by (1 - operating expense ratio). For a 35% expense ratio, the income remaining after expenses is 65% of PGI. Therefore, PGI = Net Rent / 0.65.

Answer Options
A
Divide the net rent by 0.65 to account for the expense ratio.
B
Divide the net rent by 1.35 to account for the expense ratio.
C
Add the estimated operating expenses to the net rent.
D
Use the net rent as the gross income figure, as they are equivalent for warehouse properties.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

If net rent (after owner's operating expenses) is known and an operating expense ratio is supportable, Potential Gross Income (on a gross basis) can be estimated by dividing the net rent by (1 - operating expense ratio). For a 35% expense ratio, the income remaining after expenses is 65% of PGI. Therefore, PGI = Net Rent / 0.65.

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