Levered returns - include principal repayments as part of expenses?

I have this model where the going in cap rate is 3.95% (unlevered cash on cash), however when I apply debt at a 2.50% interest rate (25 year am, 65% LTV), the levered cash on cash is 1.23% in year 1. 

Shouldn't the levered cash on cash be higher then the going in cap rate because the going in cap rate > interest rate? FYI i am including principal repayments into my cash flow, so perhaps thats why the levered cash on cash is so low. Are principal part of the payments typically not included? wtf is going on and why has my finance degree failed me 

 

Yes but shouldn't my cash on cash be higher then going in cap rate? If the interest rate of the loan is lower then the going in cap, it should have a positive lever effect for higher returns. 

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