Michael LaPorte, AACI, P.App, CRP, PRA, RI is a Founder at Niemi LaPorte & Dowle Appraisals Ltd. and Clarity Reserve Solutions Ltd, dba Clarity RS™ and NLD Consulting. Michael’s firm diversified from strictly point in time appraisals with the addition of reserve fund studies/depreciation reports/capital planning in 2010 to great success, before expanding nationally under the Clarity RS™ banner. Mike is also a founding Member of BAREA (Business Association of Real Estate Appraisers), a Canadian not-for-profit corporation focused on the business needs of real estate appraisal firms across Canada.