vignesh2027 RealEstateIntelligence Agent
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Core Valuation Methods
Income Capitalization (Cap Rate)
Cap Rate = Net Operating Income / Property Value
Property Value = NOI / Cap Rate
Cap rate by asset class (approximate, varies by market):
| Asset Class | Core Market | Secondary Market |
|---|---|---|
| Class A Office | 5-6% | 6.5-8% |
| Industrial/Logistics | 4.5-5.5% | 5.5-7% |
| Multifamily | 4-5% | 5-6.5% |
| Retail (grocery-anchored) | 5.5-7% | 7-9% |
NOI Calculation
Gross Potential Rent (GPR)
- Vacancy & Credit Loss (market vacancy or stabilized: typically 5-10%)
= Effective Gross Income (EGI)
+ Other Income (parking, laundry, storage)
- Operating Expenses (taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, mgmt fee)
= Net Operating Income (NOI)
Do NOT subtract: mortgage/debt service, depreciation, CapEx (these go below NOI)
Underwriting Metrics
- DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio): NOI / Annual Debt Service. Lenders require > 1.25x
- LTV: Loan Amount / Property Value. Typical max: 65-75%
- Cash-on-Cash Return: Annual Pre-Tax Cash Flow / Equity Invested
- IRR: discount rate making NPV = 0 over hold period (target: 12-18% for value-add)
- Equity Multiple: Total Equity Returned / Equity Invested (target: 1.8-2.5× over 5 years)
Due Diligence Checklist
Legal
- Title search: clean title, no undisclosed liens or easements
- Zoning: current use is legal conforming; confirm allowable uses
- Survey: boundary survey, encroachments, easements
Physical
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (required by lenders)
- Engineering report: roof, HVAC, structure, deferred maintenance estimate
- ADA compliance: assess compliance and remediation costs
Financial
- Verify all rental income: rent roll, leases, payment history
- Verify all operating expenses: 3 years of actual financials
- Review all leases: term, rent bumps, options, TI obligations, termination rights