Oycora methodology
Operating Expenses
Recurring costs associated with operating the property that Oycora deducts when calculating NOI.
How this is calculated
Maintenance is operating expense; CapEx reserves remain separate.
Why it matters
Consistent expense classification keeps NOI comparable and prevents financing or capital items from being mixed into operations.
What is included
- Taxes
- Insurance
- Routine maintenance
- Utilities paid by owner
- Management
- Other recurring operating costs
What is excluded
- CapEx
- Debt service
- Acquisition costs
- Income taxes
- Depreciation
Assumptions and limitations
- Users must verify that all material recurring expenses have been included.
Used in Oycora
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