Property Valuation (alternative)

The direct capitalization method used by Maryland appraisers estimates value by:

AMultiplying future projected income by a discount rate
BDividing a single year's NOI by a market-derived capitalization rate✓ Correct
CAdding annual NOI to the building's cost
DMultiplying NOI by the number of years owned

Explanation

Direct capitalization: Value = NOI ÷ Cap Rate. It uses a single representative year's income and a market-derived rate, making it straightforward for income-producing property valuation.

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