Investor Approach


I.  Gross Rent Multiplier Method

Example: (1)

          Offering Price ÷  Gross Rents   =  Gross Rent Multiplier 


II.  Direct Capitalization Method            

“IRV Formula” 
I   = Net Operating Income
R  = Cap Rate or Rate of Return
V  = Market Value

Example: (2)

=  Basic IRV Formula
 =  R   (Return)
=   V   (Value)
=    I    (Net Operating Income)


III.  Cash on Cash Method (Income Approach)

 Example: (3)

Cash Flows (Before Taxes)____
Cash Invested (Down Payment)   
=   Cash on Cash Return