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Real Estate Glossary

Free and Clear Return

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Written by Richard Wilson

Generally expressed as a percentage on a yearly basis, free and clear return refers to the total prior to debt or pre tax cash flow of a property project divided by the total invested capital. It is a functional tool for screening that is used by investors when they are evaluating potential investments.

Generally expressed as a percentage on a yearly basis, free and clear return refers to the total prior to debt or pre tax cash flow of a property project divided by the total invested capital. It is a functional tool for screening that is used by investors when they are evaluating potential investments.

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Richard Wilson