What is the best way to figure out cap rates?

[Jonathan Cisneros]

I use caprateindex.com to get a general idea of what the cap rate is in any particular area. Is there another, better website that share cap rate information? How do you all go about figuring out cap rates?

[KC Pake]

Quote from @Jonathan Cisneros:

I use caprateindex.com to get a general idea of what the cap rate is in any particular area. Is there another, better website that share cap rate information? How do you all go about figuring out cap rates?

Hi Jonathan!

I've also used caprateindex.com as a starting point for gauging cap rates in various markets, and I've found it to be quite helpful. However, cap rates are market-specific and can vary widely even within a single city or region, depending on the property type and local economic conditions.

As for other resources, there are a few additional websites and methods you can consider to estimate or obtain cap rate data:

Costar.com: Costar is a commercial real estate database that offers extensive market and property-level data. They track cap rates across various markets and for different types of properties, but their service requires a subscription.

CBRE Cap Rate Survey: CBRE regularly publishes a survey of cap rates across the United States, which can be very informative. It's a useful resource for understanding market trends.

RealtyMogul.com: RealtyMogul provides educational resources and research articles that sometimes include cap rate information for different regions and property types.

Local Commercial Real Estate Brokers: Often, the best information comes from local market experts. Reaching out to brokers or firms that specialize in the type of property you're interested in can yield the most current and location-specific cap rate data.

Real Estate Investment Groups or Online Forums: Engaging with local real estate investment groups or participating in real estate forums can provide anecdotal but current insights into cap rates. Members often share deals and cap rate information based on actual transactions.

Calculating Cap Rates: You can calculate an approximate cap rate by dividing the annual net operating income (NOI) by the property purchase price. So, if you can gather data on recent sales and NOI of comparable properties, you can estimate the cap rate yourself.

Remember, while these resources can provide general information, the most accurate cap rate will come from an analysis of a specific property. It's also important to note that cap rate is just one tool in evaluating real estate investments; don't forget to consider growth potential, property condition, and market trends.

All the best,
KC