Net Operating Income - the total income a property generates minus all operating expenses, but before mortgage payments and income taxes. Calculated as gross rental income minus vacancies, property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and property management fees. NOI is used to calculate both Cap Rate and DSCR.
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