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Deal analysis
NOI in Real Estate: Definition, Formula, and Example
Understand net operating income, which costs belong in NOI, and why NOI differs from cash flow and taxable income.
Deal analysisCap Rate in Real Estate: Formula, Examples, and Limits
Learn how to calculate cap rate, compare it with cash-on-cash return, and understand what makes a cap-rate comparison useful.
Deal analysisCash-on-Cash Return: Formula and Rental Property Example
Calculate cash-on-cash return using cash flow and cash invested, with a transparent example and explanations of debt and reserves.
Deal analysisDSCR in Real Estate: Debt-Service Coverage Explained
Learn the DSCR formula, work through an example, and understand why lender definitions and loan terms affect debt coverage.
Deal analysisDebt Yield: Definition, Formula, and Example
Understand debt yield, calculate NOI relative to loan principal, and compare it with DSCR and loan-to-value.
Deal analysisLoan-to-Value Ratio: Calculate LTV in Real Estate
Learn LTV and combined LTV, see how changing property values affect leverage, and distinguish LTV from loan-to-cost.
Deal analysisIRR in Real Estate: Cash-Flow Timing and Limitations
Understand internal rate of return with a worked example, learn when to use dated cash flows, and examine exit and financing assumptions.