Property Valuation

In New York, when a commercial property's income stream is uneven or the investor expects to hold for a specific period and then sell, the appraiser may use:

AThe sales comparison approach only
BDiscounted cash flow (DCF) analysis to present-value the projected income and reversion✓ Correct
CThe cost approach only
DA GRM based on projected rents

Explanation

Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis is used to value income-producing properties when the income stream is irregular or when the investor's holding period and projected sale price (reversion) are important. It calculates the present value of all future cash flows.

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