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A cap rate helps determine if a real estate investment is worth pursuing. The cap rate formula involves dividing a property's net operating income (NOI) by its purchase or appraised value.

Real interest rates are dictated by the rate of inflation. Higher inflation rates erode consumers’ purchasing power and the amount of interest earned from investments such as deposits.