Friday, March 8, 2013

Determining Cap Rates for NNN Properties


How are Cap Rates Determined for NNN Properties?
Some of the major considerations when calculating Cap Rates for NNN Properties are:
  • The credit worthiness of the tenant.
  • The length of the lease, typically 10 to 25 years.
  • The type of lease, triple net (NNN) or double net (NN). See below for definition.
  • Type and frequency of bumps or increases if any in rent.
  • Cost of financing
  • Strength of the demographics of the property location
  • Nature of the improvements. Are the improvements easily converted for another tenant or are they special purpose that would require significant expense and time to convert before re tenanting?
  • Age and condition of the improvements
The more positive the above factors for NNN Properties, the lower the Cap Rate or the higher the value of the property related to its income stream. Conversely if the above factors for NNN Properties are weak the Cap Rate will be higher and the resulting value will be lower reflecting the greater risk of the investment.
It is important to remember that markets are not perfect and low Cap Rate NNN Properties are not necessary a lower risk investment, they could simply be a bad investment that is over priced. Astute investors seek NNN Properties that are mispriced in their favor, namely a higher Cap Rate for a property that has lower risk factors.


J. Michael Sigrist
Compass Investment Properties, Inc.
861 W. Morse Blvd. #250
Winter Park, Fl. 32789
Office 407-647-5111
Fax 407-629-9220
Cell 407-953-2605

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