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Tzvi Balsam
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X Times the rent. Is there anything behind it.

Tzvi Balsam
  • Investor
  • Brooklyn, NY
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In Brooklyn I hear people buying buildings based on how many times the rent it is. For example if purchase price is 8 times the rent its considered a great deal, If its 10 times the rent not so great.

I wanted to understand this more, if someone can please explain this concept.

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    Kevin Harrison
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    Kevin Harrison
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    Go up the search bar and search CAP Rate. I belive this is what they are talking about.

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