Property Valuation

In Michigan, the 'income multiplier' approach used for small income properties is limited because:

AIt is too complex for most appraisers
BIt ignores operating expenses and uses only gross income, which may not reflect actual profitability✓ Correct
CIt is prohibited under USPAP
DIt can only be used for properties with more than 10 units

Explanation

The gross income multiplier (GIM/GRM) approach ignores the property's actual expenses. Two properties with identical gross rents but different expense levels will show the same GIM value, potentially misleading the investor about actual profitability.

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