After four years, Ted will gain $18,972 more from the rent than from the appreciation.
We know that the principal investment is the sum of $460,000.
Each year, the investment appreciates by 3. 1% which gives us;
3.1/100 × $460,000 = $14260
In four years = 4 × $14260 = $57040
Net profit = $57040 - $1,430 = $55610
The house is on rent where the tenants pay $820 on each home so for the two homes, they pay $1640 each month. In a year they pay $19680 and in four years they pay $78,720. The net profit is $78,720 - $1,430 = $ 77290
Hence after four years, Ted will gain $18,972 more from the rent than from the appreciation.
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