Master the Language ofReal Estate Investing

Rental supply refers to the total number of available residential or commercial properties for rent within a specific market at a given time, influencing rental rates and vacancy rates.

5 min

Intermediate

Alternative Capital Sources

Financing & Mortgages

Alternative capital sources are non-traditional funding options for real estate investments, including private money, hard money, seller financing, and crowdfunding, offering flexibility and speed for deals that may not qualify for conventional bank loans.

13-16 min

Intermediate

Transient Occupancy Tax

Legal & Regulatory

Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is a local tax levied on the rent paid by guests for short-term accommodations, such as hotels and vacation rentals, typically for stays less than 30 consecutive days. It funds local services and infrastructure.

5 min

Intermediate

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Housing Market Slowdown: Essential Terms

Intermediate

•20 terms•2.5 hours

Explore key terms that might be helpful when navigating current housing market trends, including slowing home price growth and regional declines. This carefully curated collection provides concise explanations of commonly referenced concepts, offering a quick reference to understand market dynamics without comprehensive coverage.

Overvalued Market: Key Terms & Concepts

Intermediate

•10 terms•1 hour

Navigating an overvalued real estate market requires a clear understanding of specific terminology. This curated collection offers key terms that might be helpful when exploring market conditions where prices significantly exceed fundamental value. Use it as a quick reference to grasp commonly referenced concepts and make more informed decisions.

Migration & Boomtown Watch: Key Terms

Intermediate

•15 terms•1 hour

Explore a curated collection of key terms that might be helpful when analyzing migration patterns and identifying potential 'boomtowns' for real estate investment. This reference covers commonly referenced concepts related to population shifts, economic drivers, and their impact on property markets. Gain clarity on the terminology you may encounter as you track where people and jobs are heading.

Rental Market Pulse: Key Terms for Investors

Intermediate

•13 terms•1 hour 15 minutes

This collection offers a curated selection of key terms essential for understanding the national rental market. It focuses on concepts that might be helpful for investors tracking property cash flow and profitability. Use this as a quick reference to clarify commonly encountered terminology.

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Rental Supply

Market Analysis & Research

Rental supply refers to the total number of available residential or commercial properties for rent within a specific market at a given time, influencing rental rates and vacancy rates.

A legally binding contract that alters the priority of liens on a property, allowing a senior lienholder to voluntarily place their claim in a junior position to another, typically to facilitate new financing or complex transactions.

Class A Building

Property Types & Classifications

Class A buildings represent the highest quality and most desirable properties in the commercial real estate market, characterized by prime locations, modern amenities, superior construction, and professional management.

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Essential Property Analysis Rules Terms

Intermediate

•33 terms•3-4 hours

This curated collection includes key terms that might be helpful when exploring simple property analysis rules and quick vetting methods. It focuses on practical rules of thumb and metrics used by investors to efficiently assess a property's potential. These terms were selected based on common questions and areas where investors often need clarity.

Essential Commercial Real Estate Investing Terms

Intermediate

•32 terms•5.5 hours

This curated collection includes key terms that might be helpful when exploring Commercial Real Estate (CRE) investing. It focuses on the unique vocabulary of non-residential properties, covering specialized lease terminology, space measurement, and key property concepts. These terms were selected based on common questions and areas where investors often need clarity.

Essential Property Development Terms

Intermediate

•29 terms•4-5 hours

This curated collection includes key terms that might be helpful when exploring property development and construction. It covers crucial concepts from initial planning and budgeting to the construction and completion phases of real estate projects. These terms were selected based on common questions and areas where investors often need clarity.

Essential Deal Analysis & Professional Metrics Terms

Intermediate

•28 terms•4 hours

This curated collection includes key terms that might be helpful when exploring advanced deal analysis and professional real estate metrics. It covers sophisticated calculations used by professional investors and lenders to assess a property's financial viability, from performance ratios to financial modeling concepts. These terms were selected based on common questions and areas where investors often need clarity.