Real estate glossary

Definitions of common investing terms used across Vayu1TechFin.

Cap Rate

Net operating income divided by property value, used to compare income-producing properties.

NOI

Net Operating Income — rental revenue minus operating expenses, before debt service.

DSCR

Debt Service Coverage Ratio — NOI divided by annual debt payments.

RERA

Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act — India framework governing project registration and buyer protections.

Fractional Ownership

Owning a portion of a property through shares rather than the entire asset.

Tokenized Real Estate

Property ownership interests represented as digital tokens, often settled with crypto rails.