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The help centre: build a deal step by step, a reference for every section of the deal page, fixes for the problems people actually hit, and a CRE glossary.

How to Analyze a Commercial Real Estate Deal

A practical framework for evaluating commercial property investments — from initial screening through the metrics, risks, and deal structures that matter.

What Is Cap Rate in Commercial Real Estate

The capitalization rate is the most widely used metric in CRE investing. Learn what it means, how to calculate it, and why it matters for every acquisition decision.

How to Calculate Cap Rate Step-by-Step

A practical walkthrough of calculating cap rate on a commercial real estate deal, from gathering inputs to interpreting the result.

What Is NOI (Net Operating Income)

Net operating income is the backbone of commercial real estate valuation. Every cap rate, DSCR calculation, and cash flow projection starts here.

What Is DSCR in Real Estate

The debt service coverage ratio tells lenders and investors whether a property's income is sufficient to cover its debt obligations.

How to Calculate DSCR (With Examples)

Step-by-step walkthrough of the DSCR formula with three real-world commercial property examples showing strong, marginal, and weak scenarios.

Commercial Real Estate Loan Terms Explained

A comprehensive guide to the key financing terms, structures, and metrics every commercial property investor needs to understand.

What Is Cash on Cash Return

Cash-on-cash return measures the annual pre-tax cash flow you receive relative to the equity you invested — the most direct measure of how hard your dollars are working.

What Is a Rent Roll in Commercial Real Estate

The rent roll is the foundation of every commercial property analysis — the document that tells you who pays rent, how much, on what terms, and when leases expire.

Commercial Real Estate Metrics Explained

A complete reference guide to every metric used in CRE analysis — what each one measures, how to calculate it, and when it matters most.

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