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Why real estate investments are compared via “cap rate”?
Cap Rate is the yearly return NOT including your mortgage. Everyone will finance the property differently.  From 0% - 100% down. This is why Cap Rate is the best way to compare properties.  Once you include your finance it is then called Cash-On Cash Return (CCR).