Property ValuationIntermediateAlaska Exam

In Alaska, which of the following properties would MOST likely receive the HIGHEST capitalization rate from an appraiser?

AA Class A office building with long-term creditworthy tenants in Anchorage, in most cases
BA small retail strip in a rural Alaska community with high vacancy and uncertain incomeCorrect
CA well-maintained 8-unit apartment complex in Fairbanks
DA NNN-leased fast food property with a 20-year lease

Why A small retail strip in a rural Alaska community with high vacancy and uncertain income Is Correct

Answer B: A small retail strip in a rural Alaska community with high vacancy and uncertain income

Higher cap rates reflect higher risk. A rural strip center with high vacancy and uncertain income represents significantly higher investment risk than stabilized properties with creditworthy tenants.

Exam Tip: Property Valuation

Valuation questions focus on the three approaches to value: sales comparison, cost, and income. Know which approach is best for which property type. The income approach uses cap rate and NOI — memorize these formulas.

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