November 23rd, 2008
How Net Operating Income Benefits Real Estate Analysis
Discover the formula and use of net operating income in a real estate analysis. Includes easy-to-follow examples so you can learn.
Net operating income plays a major role in real estate analysis. In this article, we will discuss its importance, see how its calculated, and then show you how real estate analysts use net operating income in various ways to determine rental property profitability
Net operating income (or NOI) is one of the most important calculations made during the analysis of any real estate investment because it represents the property’s potential income after all vacancy and operating expenses have been subtracted. In other words, net operating income virtually represents the income property’s productivity, or measure of cash flow.