Different approaches to real estate investing including buy-and-hold, fix-and-flip, BRRRR, wholesaling, REITs, and syndications.
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Foundation terms you need to know first (153 terms)
Equity investment in real estate involves directly owning a portion or all of a property, providing the investor with an ownership stake and the potential to benefit from appreciation and rental income.
Real estate networking is the strategic process of building relationships with other professionals and investors in the real estate industry to share knowledge, find opportunities, and secure resources for investment success.
An absolute auction is a type of real estate auction where the property is sold to the highest bidder, regardless of the price, with no minimum bid or reserve price set by the seller.
An office building is a commercial property designed for businesses to conduct administrative, professional, or commercial operations, offering spaces for work and meetings.
A traditional bank mortgage is a conventional loan provided by a financial institution to purchase real estate, following guidelines from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, commonly used by investors to finance properties.
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Slow BRRRR is an advanced real estate investment strategy that extends the traditional BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) cycle over a longer period, often several years, to maximize equity appreciation and mitigate market risks.
An Equity-for-Property Swap is an advanced real estate investment strategy where an investor exchanges equity in one or more properties or entities for direct ownership of another property, often to achieve tax deferral, portfolio restructuring, or strategic asset acquisition.
Equity dilution occurs when a company or investment vehicle issues new shares, decreasing the ownership percentage of existing shareholders. In real estate, this often happens in syndications or partnerships when additional capital is raised.
Inverse condemnation is a legal action initiated by a private property owner against a government entity to recover "just compensation" for a taking of their property, where the government has not formally exercised its power of eminent domain but has effectively deprived the owner of beneficial use or value.
Capital stacking is an advanced real estate financing strategy involving the layering of multiple debt and equity instruments to fund a property acquisition or development, optimizing the capital structure for specific risk-return profiles.
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a secondary housing unit on a single-family residential lot, offering independent living facilities for one or more persons, often used by investors to generate additional rental income or increase property value.
An Accredited Investor is an individual or entity meeting specific SEC-defined financial thresholds or professional qualifications, enabling them to invest in private, unregistered securities and exclusive opportunities.
An Acquisition Agreement is a legally binding contract outlining the terms and conditions between a buyer and seller for the purchase and sale of a real estate asset, crucial for defining the transaction's scope and protecting all parties.
An acquisition fee is an upfront charge in real estate syndications or funds, compensating the sponsor for identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and closing a property deal. It's typically a percentage of the purchase price or equity raised, impacting initial capital and overall investment returns.
Actionable steps are small, specific, and measurable tasks that break down a larger real estate investment goal into manageable parts, making it easier to plan and execute your strategy.
Active real estate management involves direct, hands-on involvement in overseeing and optimizing investment properties to maximize performance and returns. This strategy requires significant time and effort but offers greater control and potential for value creation.
Activity ratios are financial metrics that measure how efficiently a company or investment property uses its assets to generate revenue. In real estate, they help investors assess operational efficiency and how quickly assets are converted into sales or cash.
Adaptive reuse is a real estate strategy that converts an existing building from its original purpose into a new, often more profitable use, preserving the structure while meeting modern market demands.
Add-backs are expenses identified on a property's financial statements that are not considered ongoing operational costs for a prospective new owner, and are therefore 'added back' to the Net Operating Income (NOI) to reflect the property's true profitability.
An addendum is a document added to an existing real estate contract, such as a purchase agreement, to introduce new terms or clarify existing ones without altering the original document's language.
Additional Paid-in Capital (APIC) represents the amount of capital investors contribute to a company or partnership that exceeds the par value of the issued stock or the stated capital contribution in a partnership agreement. It is a crucial component of equity, reflecting premium contributions.
The adjusted basis is the original cost of an asset, such as real estate, plus the cost of any capital improvements, minus any depreciation deductions and certain other adjustments. It's crucial for calculating taxable gains or losses upon sale.
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