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The Impact of Digital Appraisal on Investment Property Valuations

The Benefits of Property Data Collection By Mark Walser The valuation of investment properties in private lending has and will always be one of the most critical aspects of investment property transactions. However, in recent years, getting accurate and timely valuations has become more challenging due to many factors. Perhaps the most significant factor is the growing appraiser shortage, which is largely due to retirement. As it stands now, this

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Purchase Price vs Market Value

“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” — Warren Buffet By Julie Parker The booming market of residential real estate we experienced nationwide in 2021 through the first half of 2022, saw buyers purchasing homes at well over list price. The buying phenomenon of that time is now causing some waves in the appraisal industry as current valuations of those properties purchased during that time period are

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Market Value and Replacement Cost Valuation

Understanding the Differences Will be Key for Success Moving Forward By Alexandra Glickman and Robby Kunz The U.S. Federal government declared an end to the COIVD-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11th, 2023. While the pandemic might be “over,” the lingering effects are something the real estate industry will be dealing with for years to come. The market value of assets and their replacement cost valuation are both being challenged

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Valuations 101

Optimizing Your Valuation Strategy to Maximize Profit and Minimize Risk By Kade Clark Over the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of technology and digital processes across the real estate industry, from search to close. For investors, evaluating properties at scale locally, regionally, or nationally requires a technological edge. New valuation tools leveraging the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science are making it

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Valuations in the Single Family Rental Space

Here’s What’s Happening with Rental Investments by Kevin Ortner Housing prices continue to march upwards. But what’s driving prices in the SFR space? What is responsible for this boom, and should we expect more of the same in the months ahead? As Renters Warehouse CEO, I have seen a lot of changes in the housing market over the last year. Here are a few things that stand out. There’s good

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ROI Starts with Understanding the True Value of the Property You Are Going to Purchase

The Bottom Line for Investors is Still the Bottom Line by Rick Sharga Perhaps nothing is more important to the success of a real estate investor than properly valuing a property. Over-paying for an investment property is one of the most common mistakes made—particularly by inexperienced investors—and can often be the difference between making a reasonable return on an investment and financial ruin. To a certain extent, investors buying properties

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