Continuing Education

Understanding Value in 2-4 Unit Properties

This course is designed for agents who work with — or want to work with — two to four unit residential properties.
  • Connecticut
  • Approval # RCE.0002004-CRS
  • 3 hours CE
  • 33 lessons
  • 6 quizzes
  • Online · self-paced

About this course

This course is designed for agents who work with — or want to work with — two to four unit residential properties. Whether your clients plan to live in one unit, are buying for income, or are selling a multi-family property, this course gives you the framework to serve them well.

Two-to-four unit properties are a specialized segment of the market. They are financed like residential properties but valued with income in mind. That combination creates unique challenges — and unique opportunities for agents who understand both sides of the equation.

What you’ll learn

Course content

7 sections · 33 lessons · 6 quizzes · 3 hours
01 Before You Begin2 lessons
  1. Start Here
  2. Course Welcome and Objectives
02 2-4 Unit Properties - The Essentials7 lessons · 1 quiz
  1. What Makes 2-4 Unit Property Valuation Different
  2. The Two Buyer Pools — Owner-Occupant vs. Investor
  3. The Three Approaches to Value
  4. Essential Terms — Valuation and Income
  5. Essential Terms — Financing
  6. Essential Terms — Leasing and Operations
  7. Top Red Flags in Multi-Family Listings
  8. Section 1 Mastery Quiz — Foundations of Multi-Family Valuation
03 Comparable Sales for 2-4 Unit Properties5 lessons · 1 quiz
  1. Why Comparable Selection Is Different in Multi-Family
  2. What Makes a Good Multi-Family Comparable
  3. Bracketing and Adjustments — The Discipline
  4. Comparable Selection — What to Watch For
  5. Exercise — Which Comp Is Best?
  6. Section 2 Mastery Quiz — Selecting Comparables
04 Markets for 2-4 Unit Properties5 lessons · 1 quiz
  1. Location’s Role in Multi-Family Value
  2. How Markets Differ — A Two-Market Comparison
  3. Risk vs. Return Trade-offs in Multi-Family
  4. Why Income and Comparable Sales Both Matter
  5. Market Adjustments — Supportable vs. Subjective
  6. Section 3 Mastery Quiz — Market Analysis
05 2-4 Unit Properties - Income7 lessons · 1 quiz
  1. Why Income Is Central to Multi-Family Valuation
  2. Gross Rent Multiplier — The Quick Benchmark
  3. Capitalization Rate — The Complete Picture
  4. Operating Expenses — What’s In, What’s Out
  5. Market Rent vs. Actual Rent
  6. Calculating Together — A Complete Walk-Through
  7. Investment Concepts — ARV, BRRRR, and Why They Aren’t Market Value
  8. Section 4 Mastery Quiz — The Income Approach
06 Pricing and Reconciling Value in 2-4 Unit Properties5 lessons · 1 quiz
  1. From Analysis to Pricing — The Reconciliation Step
  2. Reconciling Sales Comparison and Income
  3. What Keeps a Price From Holding Up
  4. Pricing Conversations — Owner-Occupant, Investor, Seller
  5. Final Case Study — Reconciliation in Action
  6. Section 5 Mastery Quiz — Reconciliation and Pricing
07 Course Summary - Understanding Value in 2-4 Unit Properties2 lessons · 1 quiz
  1. What You Have Learned
  2. What’s Next
  3. Final Exam — 2-4 Unit Property Valuation

How it works

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Understanding Value in 2-4 Unit Properties
$30.00 One-time · 3 hours CE
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This course includes
  • 3 hours of CE credit
  • 33 lessons in 7 sections
  • 6 quizzes
  • Certificate of completion
  • 6 months to finish
  • Phone, tablet or laptop
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