Formula·Beginner
Cap Rate
The property's unlevered yield — return before financing.
Airbnb Host Advisor·Updated August 17, 2026·Reviewed August 17, 2026
Cap rate measures the property's operating yield, not the investor's return. It's most useful for comparing properties and tracking market trends.
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