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.
A real estate Joint Venture (JV) is a collaborative business arrangement where two or more parties combine resources, expertise, and capital for a specific real estate project, sharing both the risks and rewards.
A Joint Venture (Development) is a strategic partnership between two or more parties, typically for a specific real estate development project, pooling resources, expertise, and capital to share risks and rewards.
A judgment lien is a legal claim placed on a debtor's property, typically real estate, as a result of a court-ordered money judgment, securing the creditor's right to collect the debt.
A jumbo loan is a mortgage that exceeds the conforming loan limits set by the FHFA, used for financing high-value properties beyond the scope of conventional loans.
The process of sharing practical expertise, skills, and insights from experienced individuals to others within a real estate investment context.
Land appreciation refers to the increase in the market value of undeveloped or developed land over time, driven by factors such as economic growth, population shifts, infrastructure development, and changes in zoning regulations. It represents a key component of long-term real estate investment returns.
Land banking is the strategic practice of acquiring large tracts of undeveloped land and holding them for an extended period, anticipating future appreciation in value due to market growth or development potential.
Land development is the process of transforming raw, undeveloped land into usable and valuable property by adding infrastructure and preparing it for construction or sale.
A land swap is a strategic real estate transaction where two or more parties exchange parcels of land or properties of similar value, often to achieve specific objectives like consolidating parcels, optimizing land use, or deferring capital gains taxes.
A landlord is an individual or entity that owns real estate and offers it for rent or lease to tenants, undertaking responsibilities from property maintenance to legal compliance and financial management.
Lead generation in real estate investing is the systematic process of identifying and attracting individuals or entities likely to become clients or partners, primarily focusing on motivated sellers to secure off-market investment opportunities.
Lean Construction is a project delivery methodology that focuses on maximizing value and minimizing waste throughout the entire real estate development process, from design to occupancy. It applies lean manufacturing principles to construction to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve project outcomes.
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