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Net Operating Income (NOI)

Also known as: NOI
Concise Definition (AEO)

A key real estate metric calculating property revenue minus all operating expenses, before debt service, capital improvements, and taxes.

Net Operating Income (NOI) is a fundamental valuation metric calculating total property revenue (gross rental income plus ancillary fees) minus all reasonable and necessary operating expenses. NOI excludes debt service payments (mortgage principal and interest), capital expenditures, and income taxes.

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Net Operating Income (NOI) & Operating Ratio Calculator

Determine unleveraged property cash generation by deducting physical/credit vacancy and operating expenses from gross potential income.

NOI = (Gross Scheduled Rent - Vacancy Loss) - Operating Expenses
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Net Operating Income (NOI)
$152,500.00
Effective Gross Income: $237,500 | Operating Expense Ratio: 35.8%
Financial Formula & Calculation
NOI = Effective Gross Income (EGI) - Operating Expenses (OpEx)
Formula Breakdown: EGI includes gross rent minus vacancy/credit loss plus auxiliary revenue. OpEx excludes debt service, depreciation, and tenant improvements.
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Related Terms

  • Gross Potential Rent (GPR)
  • Rent Roll
  • Capital Expenditure (CapEx)

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The accounting methodology categorizing past-due receivables into 30/60/90-day aging buckets and provisioning an allowance for uncollectable rent.

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Base Year & Gross Up Provision

A commercial lease provision adjusting variable operating expenses to reflect 95-100% occupancy to ensure equitable pass-through billings.

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Contractual clauses permitting commercial tenants to inspect landlord invoices and ledger records supporting annual CAM true-up charges.

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