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An investment property generates $75,000 gross annual rent with operating expenses of $15,000. If the market capitalisation rate is 7%, what is the property's estimated value?

Correct Answer

A) $857,143

The capitalisation approach uses net income: ($75,000 - $15,000) ÷ 0.07 = $60,000 ÷ 0.07 = $857,143. Operating expenses must be deducted from gross income to determine net operating income.

Answer Options
A
$857,143
B
$1,000,000
C
$1,071,429
D
$1,285,714

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The capitalisation approach uses net income: ($75,000 - $15,000) ÷ 0.07 = $60,000 ÷ 0.07 = $857,143. Operating expenses must be deducted from gross income to determine net operating income.

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