Commercial properties are measured on NOI or Cap rates. 

I own a lot on Gause Blvd. in Slidell, LA which measures 30 x 280. 

It helps determine if the project will meet the desired profit margins.CoC (Cash on Cash Return): I find this particularly important for fix-and-flip projects, as it measures the actual cash return on the cash you’ve invested, giving a clear picture of short-term profitability.Cap Rate (Capitalization Rate): While more commonly used for rental properties, it’s useful in understanding the potential income from a property relative to its price.IRR (Internal Rate of Return): This is a great metric for longer-term projects or those with varying cash flows, as it takes into account the time value of money.Some investors might overlook metrics like AAR (Average Annual Return) or EM (Equity Multiple) if they’re not as relevant to their specific strategy.

As if posting on BP is the only measure of RE investor knowledge and experience and credentials.  

They measure the loan on different things.  

It's a measuring tool or an efficiency tool to start research.

Read this book first - https://www.amazon.com/Every-Landlords-Property-Protection-Guide/dp/1413307000 - before getting into more complicated and expensive measures of protection.

While it may seem like overkill to some, these measures can provide peace of mind and safeguard your investment.

The second phase will introduce modest restrictions, with continued data analysis to inform further regulatory measures.

Rates are a measurement of risk for the lender and there are some people who cash out and stop paying the mortgage.