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The property appears to have an attractive going in cap rate but what about the expense load? The expense load has a significant impact on the capitalization rate (cap rate) in real estate investments. The expense load refers to the total operating expenses associated with a property, such as property taxes, insurance, maintenance, utilities, and management fees. These expenses can and will change with new ownership and must be accounted for during due diligence. These expenses directly affect the Net Operating Income (NOI), which is the income generated from the property after deducting operating expenses. Increased operating expenses reduce the NOI. A lower NOI results in a lower cap rate for a given property value. If the expense load is disproportionately high relative to the income, it can make the property less attractive to investors. Reduced operating expenses lead to a higher NOI. A higher NOI results in a higher cap rate, assuming the property value remains constant. Properties with efficient expense management often attract investors seeking better returns. Properties with a lower expense load are typically more profitable and result in a higher cap rate, signaling better returns. Conversely, a high expense load lowers the cap rate, reducing the perceived attractiveness of the investment. Investors often assess expense load carefully to ensure that operating costs don't erode potential returns. Storage Point Capital is a rapidly expanding self-storage acquisition and development company. Follow us at Storagepointcapital.com to learn more about how you can actively or passively be a part of the best-in-class commercial real estate asset. Have a self-storage facility to sell or land for development? Let's talk call, text, or email me today! Ed Clement Director of Business Development, Storage Point Capital (727) 946-0745 https://lnkd.in/gdMsxQSg eclement@storagepointcapital.com #selfstoragebusiness #selfstorage #business #selfstorageinvesting #realestateinvestor #commercialrealestate #selfstorageindustry #selfstoragedevelopment #investing

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