The best way to analyze rental rates and post rehab values

The best way to analyze rental rates and post rehab values

Buffalo Grove, IL · Member since 2017 · 54 posts · 39 votes

I’m trying to gain a clearer understanding of a couple of key aspects related to property valuation and market rents.

While there are plenty of online resources and formulas that outline how to determine market rates in a given area or estimate a property's post-rehab appraisal (such as in a BRRR strategy), I don't believe the process is as straightforward as these guides suggest.

  1. Accurately Assessing Market Rents
    1. How can I determine the true market rent for a property, particularly when the available rental data in the area is either outdated, incomplete, or not representative of my specific property?

    For example: If I search within a 0.5-mile radius, but the rental listings or recently leased properties differ significantly from mine in terms of condition, amenities, or layout, how can I still derive an accurate rental estimate?

  2. Estimating Post-Rehab Rental and Sale Value
    2. How can I accurately predict what a property will rent or sell for after renovations, especially when comparable properties in the area do not closely match in terms of upgrades, size, or features?

    For example: If I look at recent sales or rental comps within a 0.5-mile radius, but the available properties differ significantly from mine in terms of condition, amenities, or layout, how can I still derive an accurate rental estimate? What methods can I use to refine my valuation?

I assume there’s a structured approach to answering these questions—one that goes beyond generic formulas and takes into account the nuances of a specific market. I’d love to hear insights on how to navigate these challenges effectively.

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  • Investor · Knoxville, TN · Member since 2018 · 71 posts · 21 votes
    1y

    Real estate investment is more art than actual science. You will never have actual values like exact rent or sale price for any specific property. What I do to overcome these scenarios as follows:

    - Calculate rent estimates from Zillow, Redfin & RentApp & find the average

    - For sales comp, I usually increase the radius way more than 0.5 mile. Try increasing to 2miles, then 5 miles and last 6 months to 12 months

    - I always take conservative calculation and leave a good margin of safety. If you are cutting too close, you will lose money in the deal

    - Walk away from the deal if number doesn't make sense, I reject almost 90% of the deals bcz number doesn't make sense

    - Just think about how you can't lose money in the deal

    These are the steps served me well in building a decent real estate portfolio. Hopefully those will be helpful for you too.

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