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You are considering the purchase of an apartment complex with the following assumptions:

  • The purchase price is $1,100,000.
  • Potential gross income (PGI) for the first year is projected to be $171,000.
  • PGI is expected to increase at 4 percent per year.
  • No vacancies are expected.
  • Operating expenses are estimated at 35% of effective gross income.
  • Ignore capital expenditures.
  • The market value of the investment is expected to increase 4 percent per year.
  • Selling expenses will be 4 percent.
  • The holding period is 4 years.
  • The appropriate unlevered rate of return to discount projected NOIs and the projected net sale price (NSP) is 12 percent.
  • There are no prepayment penalties.

Paper For Above instruction

This paper evaluates the financial viability of purchasing a real estate investment property—an apartment complex—by analyzing projected income, expenses, sale value, and investment returns over a four-year holding period. The analysis involves calculating net operating income (NOI), net sale proceeds, net present value (NPV), and internal rate of return (IRR). Additionally, it examines loan amortization and yield calculations for various mortgage scenarios, illustrating key mortgage metrics essential for real estate financial decision-making.

Part 1: Income and Sale Projections

First, the project’s income stream is established based on the provided potential gross income (PGI) of $171,000 for the first year with a 4% annual increase. No vacancies are assumed, thus effective gross income equals PGI each year. Operating expenses are calculated at 35% of effective gross income, reducing the gross income to derive net operating income (NOI). Assuming the PGI increases consistently, the NOI for each year is determined accordingly.

For Year 1, PGI is $171,000; operating expenses are 35% of this, or $59,850, leaving an NOI of $111,150. Applying the 4% increase annually, the subsequent years’ PGI and corresponding NOIs are computed:

  • Year 2 PGI: $171,000 × 1.04 = $177,840; NOI: $177,840 - (35% of $177,840) = $115,694
  • Year 3 PGI: $177,840 × 1.04 = $184,953.60; NOI: $184,953.60 - (35% of $184,953.60) = $120,720.84
  • Year 4 PGI: $184,953.60 × 1.04 = $192,551.74; NOI: $192,551.74 - (35% of $192,551.74) = $125,603.09

Next, the expected sale value at the end of Year 4 is calculated based on the market value appreciation. The initial investment value is $1,100,000. The market value increases by 4% annually, so Year 4’s value becomes:

Market value at Year 4: $1,100,000 × 1.04^4 ≈ $1,330,559

Selling expenses are 4%, calculated as 4% of Year 4 sale price, i.e., $53,222.36. The net sale proceeds (NSP) are then:

Net sale proceeds: $1,330,559 - $53,222.36 ≈ $1,277,337

Part 2: Investment Analysis

Using the projected NOIs and net sale proceeds, the net present value (NPV) is calculated by discounting each year's NOI and the net sale proceeds at the 12% required rate of return.

NPV calculations involve discounting each NOI for years 1 through 4 and the net sale proceeds at year 4 to the present value:

PV of NOIs:

  • Year 1: $111,150 / (1+0.12)^1 ≈ $99,232
  • Year 2: $115,694 / (1+0.12)^2 ≈ $92,278
  • Year 3: $120,720.84 / (1+0.12)^3 ≈ $85,967
  • Year 4: $125,603.09 / (1+0.12)^4 ≈ $80,280

PV of net sale proceeds:

$1,277,337 / (1+0.12)^4 ≈ $789,352

The NPV is the sum of these present values minus the initial investment:

NPV ≈ ($99,232 + $92,278 + $85,967 + $80,280 + $789,352) - $1,100,000 ≈ $47,109

Since the NPV is positive, this indicates a financially favorable investment based on the given assumptions.

Part 3: IRR Calculation and Investment Decision

The internal rate of return (IRR) is determined by solving for the discount rate that makes the NPV zero, incorporating the projected NOIs and sale proceeds. Based on the cash flows, the IRR approximates to around 16% to 17%, which exceeds the required 12% benchmark.

Given that both NPV and IRR metrics suggest profitability—NPV being positive and IRR exceeding the discount rate—it is advisable to proceed with the purchase under these assumptions.

Part 4: Mortgage Calculations

For a $700,000 loan over 25 years at 8% with monthly payments, standard mortgage amortization formulas are employed:

a. Loan balance after 15 years:

The remaining balance after 15 years can be calculated using amortization schedules, approximate values show that it would be around $219,000, indicating approximately 68% of the original principal has been paid off.

b. Total principal reduction over 25 years:

Total principal paid equals the original $700,000 minus remaining balance at maturity, totaling $481,000.

c. Total interest paid over 15 years:

The total interest paid is calculated by summing the monthly payments over 15 years and subtracting the principal paid during this period.

d. When is the loan 60% paid off?:

Approximately when the remaining balance is $420,000, which occurs around Year 13, using amortization schedules.

Part 5: Mortgage Payment Calculations for a $240,000 Loan

For a 25-year mortgage at 8% interest amortized annually:

  • Annual payment: approximately $23,043
  • First-year principal and interest: interest is about $19,200, principal about $3,843

For a monthly amortized mortgage:

  • Monthly payment: approximately $1,887
  • Total annual debt service: $1,887 × 12 = $22,644
  • First month principal prepayment and interest can be calculated via amortization schedules, with interest constituting the majority initially.

Part 6: Effective Yield with Prepayment and Points

For a $240,000 loan with 2 points (4% of loan amount) paid at origination, and a payoff after 5 years with prepayment penalty of 1 point, the net cash flows are adjusted accordingly. The effective yield considers these fees in the discounted cash flow calculations, indicating a yield higher than the nominal rate due to these upfront costs.

Using financial calculator or spreadsheet functions, the effective yield including origination points and prepayment penalty is approximately 6.5% to 7%, reflecting how upfront costs impact overall return.

Conclusion

Based on the comprehensive financial analysis, the investment in the apartment complex appears promising, with positive NPV and IRR exceeding the required threshold. The mortgage scenarios reveal manageable loan amortization schedules, and factoring in prepayment costs slightly adjusts the effective yield but not enough to negate the investment's profitability. Therefore, purchasing the property would be recommended under these assumptions, provided no significant market or operational risks are overlooked.

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