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Property Value

The current estimated market value of the property.

Example Result

Sample Data
$385,000

Based on a sample $385,000 property with $2,850/month rent, 20% down, 7% interest rate.

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Property Value Formula

At Acquisition (Month 0)
V0 = User Input
Projected (Month m > 0)
V(m) = V0 × (1 + g)m/12
where V0 = Property Value (input), g = Annual Appreciation Rate, m = month
User Input
$385,000

How This Value Changes Over Time

At Purchase / Year 1 User Input
Over Time (Year 5) Prior Year Value × (1 + Appreciation Rate)

Where to Find This Value

Here's where you can find the value for Property Value:

Licensed Appraisal

A licensed appraiser provides the most accurate current market value — the most common source for property value

Zillow / Redfin Estimate

Online home value estimates based on comparable sales data — a reasonable proxy when an appraisal isn't available

County Assessor

County assessed value is often lower than true market value and lags behind the market — use with caution

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Why It Matters

Property Value anchors some of the most important metrics in your analysis. Cap Rate, LTV, equity position, and insurance costs all reference property value. An outdated or inaccurate value makes every dependent metric unreliable. Reassess annually using comparable sales, appraisals, or income-based valuation.

Detailed Explanation

Property Value is the current estimated market value of the property, which may differ from the original purchase price due to appreciation, depreciation, or market changes. It is used as the denominator in Cap Rate, the basis for property tax and insurance calculations, and the foundation of equity measurements. If not explicitly set, it defaults to the purchase price. Update it periodically to reflect current market conditions.

Example

Sample Result
$385,000

Based on a sample $385,000 property with $2,850/month rent, 20% down, 7% interest rate.

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