How NOI is calculated
NOI = effective gross income − operating expenses. Effective gross income is all rent plus other income (parking, laundry, pet fees) minus vacancy and credit loss. Operating expenses include property tax, insurance, repairs, management, owner-paid utilities and HOA dues.
Not included: mortgage principal and interest, depreciation, income tax and capital improvements. That is what makes NOI comparable across buyers with different financing.
Use NOI in the cap rate calculator or the commercial DSCR (NOI ÷ annual debt service).