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.
Real estate barter is the direct exchange of one property for another without the use of cash or with minimal cash (known as 'boot') to equalize values, often employed to defer capital gains taxes.
A Real Estate Business Plan is a detailed document outlining an investor's goals, strategies, and financial projections for acquiring, managing, and exiting real estate assets.
A Real Estate CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system is a software tool designed specifically for real estate professionals to manage and analyze client interactions and data throughout the customer lifecycle, improving client relationships and driving sales growth.
Real estate community building involves intentionally fostering social connections, shared purpose, and mutual support among residents or stakeholders within a property or neighborhood to enhance value, stability, and quality of life.
Real estate contracts are legally binding agreements between parties involved in the buying, selling, leasing, or transferring of real property, outlining the terms and conditions of the transaction.
A real estate course is an educational program designed to teach individuals about various aspects of the real estate industry, from obtaining a license to advanced investment strategies and property management.
A real estate exit strategy is a predefined plan for how an investor will liquidate or conclude their involvement with a property, aiming to realize profits, recover capital, or mitigate losses.
A real estate financial model is a spreadsheet-based tool used to project the financial performance of an investment property, forecasting cash flows, expenses, and returns over a specific holding period to aid in investment analysis and decision-making.
Real estate financial modeling is the process of creating a quantitative representation of a real estate investment or development project to forecast its financial performance, assess risk, and support strategic decision-making.
Real estate forecasting is the process of predicting future trends and conditions in the property market, including prices, rents, vacancy rates, and economic indicators, to inform investment decisions.
Real estate fraud involves intentional deception or misrepresentation in a real estate transaction for personal or financial gain, often leading to significant losses for victims.
A real estate fund is a pooled investment vehicle that allows multiple investors to combine their capital to invest in a portfolio of real estate properties or real estate-related assets, managed by professional fund managers.
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