Two identical buildings differ only in risk: one has a single tenant on a short lease, the other five tenants on staggered terms. How do their cap rates compare?
Correct Answer
D) The single-tenant building takes the higher rate
Why this is correct: The capitalization rate reflects investor perception of risk. A property reliant on a single tenant (concentration risk) is riskier than one with multiple tenants (diversification), so investors demand a higher return, which translates to a higher cap rate. Why the other choices are wrong: 'The single-tenant building capitalizes at the lower rate' would imply it's less risky, which is false. 'Both take the same rate, since the buildings match' ignores the tenancy risk difference. 'The rates differ only if the incomes differ' is incorrect; risk alone can cause rate differences. Exam tip: Higher risk = Higher cap rate = Lower value for the same NOI.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Why this is correct: The capitalization rate reflects investor perception of risk. A property reliant on a single tenant (concentration risk) is riskier than one with multiple tenants (diversification), so investors demand a higher return, which translates to a higher cap rate. Why the other choices are wrong: 'The single-tenant building capitalizes at the lower rate' would imply it's less risky, which is false. 'Both take the same rate, since the buildings match' ignores the tenancy risk difference. 'The rates differ only if the incomes differ' is incorrect; risk alone can cause rate differences. Exam tip: Higher risk = Higher cap rate = Lower value for the same NOI.
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