Class A, B, or C property
Informal grading investors use for property quality, age, and location. Class A is newer, top-tier, in prime areas. Class B is older but well-maintained. Class C is dated, often with deferred maintenance. Not standardized.
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Part 1 of 4
Why a seller cares
Investors sort neighborhoods and buildings into A, B and C, and the class they put yours in sets the return they want and the price they will pay. It is informal, it is local, and it explains a lot of offers.
Part 2 of 4
A simple example
Your 1975 rental in a working-class neighborhood is Class C to most investors. They want a higher return on it than on a Class A condo downtown, so they pay less for the same rent.
| The class | What investors expect from it |
|---|---|
| Class A | Low returns, low risk, easy tenants |
| Class B | The middle |
| Class C | Higher returns to make up for more turnover and repairs |
The class sets the return the investor demands, and the return sets the price.
Part 3 of 4
What people get wrong
That class is about the building's condition alone. It is mostly about the neighborhood, and the neighborhood is not yours to change.
Part 4 of 4 · where to read next
Where it appears in the sale
What a definition is, and what it isn't
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