NNN / Triple-Net commercial real estate

A NNN (triple-net) lease typically requires the tenant to pay base rent plus property taxes, insurance, and maintenance (or a share of those costs). Exact definitions vary by lease. NNN structures are common for single-tenant retail and some industrial investments. Review each lease carefully; do not assume every “NNN” label means identical obligations.

A capitalization rate (cap rate) is generally net operating income divided by property price or value, expressed as a percentage. It is a shorthand for income yield, not a complete measure of return. Cap rates vary by property type, location, tenant credit, lease term, and risk. MalikCRE discusses cap rates in the context of specific assets — without publishing fabricated market averages.

Commercial property is commonly valued using comparable sales, income capitalization (including cap rates on net operating income), and replacement cost context. The right method depends on property type, tenancy, and available data. Brokers provide market-informed pricing opinions; formal appraisals are performed by licensed appraisers when required.