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The capitalization rate (cap rate) in the income approach is calculated by:

Correct Answer

B) Dividing net operating income by property value

Cap rate = Net Operating Income (NOI) ÷ Property Value. It represents the expected rate of return on an investment property. A higher cap rate indicates higher perceived risk and a potentially higher return.

Answer Options
A
Dividing property value by net income
B
Dividing net operating income by property value
C
Multiplying gross rent by the GRM
D
Subtracting expenses from gross income

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IRVrisk-returninvestment-analysis

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