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The income approach to appraisal is most commonly used for which type of property?

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C) Rental and investment income-producing properties

The income approach estimates a property's value based on the income it is expected to generate. It is most commonly applied to rental and investment properties — such as apartment complexes, office buildings, and retail centers — where buyers make purchasing decisions based on the property's ability to produce income. This approach converts anticipated future income into a present value estimate using capitalization.

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A
Owner-occupied single-family homes
B
Vacant, unimproved land
C
Rental and investment income-producing properties
D
Historic landmarks and special-use properties

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