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Terminology Continued-

Forecast Period-  The time period for which a demographics forecast or Analysis is provided (usually 5 years).

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)-  The internal rate of return is the interest rate received for an investment consisting of payments (negative values) and income (positive values) that occur at regular periods.  This is the most common used function in weighing the potential financial rewards of an investment.

Market Feasibility Study-  The process by which the demand for a given type of Project proposal is quantified in terms of underlying support within its projected trade area. 

Gross Rent-  Yearly gross rental income from all units

Gross Income-  Gross Rent – vacancy factor + other income (for example, laundry)