5 Aspects of Setting the Right Price

Listing your home at the right price can feel like a scene out of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Too high and you might be on the market for a while, too low and it cuts into your bottom line. So how do we pick the price that’s just right? Well, it’s more of an art than a science. Here…

Continue Reading →

Using the Cap Rate

The Capitalization Rate is defined as CR=NOI/Price. Cap Rate is often used to valuate and compare investment opportunities. It is a simple way to do so. It takes into account expenses but not the financing, appreciation, tax impact, etc. An Example: There are 2 four-plex buildings. Building A with an annual income (NOI) of $30,000, priced at $335,000 yielding a…

Continue Reading →

Methods of Valuation

There are several ways to estimate the value of and analyses of an investment property. Each method has advantages and disadvantages. All should be considered when applicable. There are 3 key areas that would impact the value. Like a 3-legged stool, all 3 must make sense to for the investment to stand straight. Income from the property Operating expenses of…

Continue Reading →