You are trying to evaluate the feasibility of purchasing a quarter-acre plot (approximately 11,000 square feet) of agricultural land that has proper drainage and access to paved roads. You plan to rent the plot of land to receive after-tax receipts of US$2,500 per month. You are hoping to sell the land in the next ten years to receive after-tax proceeds of US$2.0 million to purchase a building containing at least four (two-bedroom) apartments. Assume the funds for purchasing the apartment will be drawn from your savings account which is currently earning 2% after taxes and that inflation rate is currently 5%. a) Identify the cash flows, their timing and the required rate of return applicable to calculating the maximum value you should pay for the land. b) Showing all calculations state if you should purchase the land for US$1.6 million, justify your decision. What is the maximum price you should pay to acquire the single dwelling unit?
You are trying to evaluate the feasibility of purchasing a quarter-acre plot (approximately 11,000 square feet) of agricultural land that has proper drainage and access to paved roads. You plan to rent the plot of land to receive after-tax receipts of US$2,500 per month. You are hoping to sell the land in the next ten years to receive after-tax proceeds of US$2.0 million to purchase a building containing at least four (two-bedroom) apartments. Assume the funds for purchasing the apartment will be drawn from your savings account which is currently earning 2% after taxes and that inflation rate is currently 5%.
- a) Identify the cash flows, their timing and the required
rate of return applicable to calculating the maximum value you should pay for the land.
b) Showing all calculations state if you should purchase the land for US$1.6 million, justify your decision. What is the maximum price you should pay to acquire the single dwelling unit?
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