Athena Investment Company is considering the purchase of an office property. After a careful review of the market and the leases that are in place, Athena believes that next year’s cash flow will be $100,000. It also believes that the cash flow will rise in the amount of $5,000 each year for the foreseeable future. It plans to own the property for at least 10 years. Athena believes that it should earn a return (r) of at least 11 percent. Athena estimates the value of the property today to be $1,224,808.   What is the current, or going-in, cap rate for this property?   A. 11.05%   B. 10.49%   C. 8.57%   D. 8.16%

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Athena Investment Company is considering the purchase of an office property. After a careful review of the market and the leases that are in place, Athena believes that next year’s cash flow will be $100,000. It also believes that the cash flow will rise in the amount of $5,000 each year for the foreseeable future. It plans to own the property for at least 10 years. Athena believes that it should earn a return (r) of at least 11 percent. Athena estimates the value of the property today to be $1,224,808.

 

What is the current, or going-in, cap rate for this property?

 

A. 11.05%

 

B. 10.49%

 

C. 8.57%

 

D. 8.16%

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