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Operating Expenses

Direct AnswerThe ongoing costs of running a rental property, including property taxes, insurance, maintenance, property management fees, utilities, and repairs. Subtracting operating expenses from gross rental inc

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The ongoing costs of running a rental property, including property taxes, insurance, maintenance, property management fees, utilities, and repairs. Subtracting operating expenses from gross rental income yields the net operating income.

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