A shopping center in Miami, Florida was purchased for $16 million and was expected to produce a first year annual NOI of $960,000. Financing was obtained at a 60% LTV ratio with a 4.5% annual interest rate payable monthly and fully amortizing over 25 years. What is the expected first year before tax cash return on invested equity? a. 8.25% b. 6.0% c. 4.5% d. 5.0%

A shopping center in Miami, Florida was purchased for $16 million and was expected to produce a first year annual NOI of $960,000. Financing was obtained at a 60% LTV ratio with a 4.5% annual interest rate payable monthly and fully amortizing over 25 years. What is the expected first year before tax cash return on invested equity? a. 8.25% b. 6.0% c. 4.5% d. 5.0%