The Overall Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) is a metric used to evaluate the return on investment of a real estate property, usually expressed as a percentage. It helps investors determine the potential profitability of a property by comparing the annual net operating income (NOI) to the property's current market value or acquisition cost.
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