To overcome the potential shortcomings of single-year decision making metrics, many investors in real estate also perform multiyear discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation. DCF valuation differs from the single-year ratio analysis in all of the following ways EXCEPT: To overcome the potential shortcomings of single-year decision making metrics, many investors in real estate also perform multiyear discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation. DCF valuation differs from the single-year ratio analysis in all of the following ways EXCEPT