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Essential Deal Analysis Prep Terms

This curated collection includes key terms that might be helpful when exploring deal analysis preparation. It covers the foundational resources and initial analysis techniques used before committing capital to an investment. These terms were selected based on common questions and areas where investors often need clarity.

Learning Path

1

Real Estate Exit Strategy

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.

Intermediate13-14 min
2

Due Diligence

Due diligence is the critical process of investigating and verifying all material facts about a property and its financials before a real estate acquisition, aiming to identify risks and ensure an informed investment decision.

Intermediate14-15 min
3

Back-of-the-Napkin Math

Back-of-the-Napkin Math involves quick, informal calculations to rapidly assess the initial financial viability of a real estate investment, helping investors efficiently screen properties before committing to detailed analysis.

Beginner5 min
4

Mortgage Pre-approval

Mortgage pre-approval is a formal assessment by a lender of how much money you can borrow for a mortgage, based on your verified financial information, providing a strong advantage when making an offer on a property.

Beginner15-18 min
5

After Repair Value

After Repair Value (ARV) is the estimated market value of a property after all planned renovations and improvements have been completed, crucial for assessing investment profitability.

Intermediate15-18 min
6

Cash-on-Cash Return

Cash-on-Cash Return (CoC) is a real estate investment metric that calculates the annual pre-tax cash flow generated by a property as a percentage of the total cash an investor has invested.

Intermediate15-18 min
7

Investment Thesis

An investment thesis is a detailed, data-driven argument explaining the fundamental reasons for a specific real estate investment, including market rationale, strategy, financial projections, and risk management.

Intermediate5-6 min
8

Real Estate Investing Mentor

A real estate investing mentor is an experienced investor who provides guidance, shares knowledge, and offers practical advice to less experienced individuals, helping them navigate the complexities of real estate investment.

Beginner5 min
9

Property Taxes

Property taxes are recurring taxes levied by local governments on real estate, based on its assessed value, to fund public services and infrastructure.

Beginner12-13 min
10

Comparable Sales

Comparable Sales (Comps) are recently sold properties similar in characteristics to a subject property, used to estimate its fair market value.

Intermediate12-13 min
11

Loan-to-Value Ratio

The Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio is a financial metric used by lenders to assess the risk of a mortgage loan, calculated by dividing the loan amount by the property's appraised value, expressed as a percentage.

Intermediate14-15 min
12

Capitalization Rate

The Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) is a real estate valuation metric used to estimate the potential rate of return on an investment property, calculated by dividing its Net Operating Income (NOI) by its current market value.

Intermediate14-15 min
13

Asset Verification

Asset verification is the process lenders use to confirm a borrower's financial resources, ensuring they have sufficient funds for a down payment, closing costs, and reserves for a real estate purchase.

Beginner3 min
14

Risk Management

Risk management in real estate is the systematic process of identifying, assessing, and controlling potential threats to an investor's capital and returns, ensuring long-term asset protection and profitability.

Intermediate12-13 min
15

Contingencies

Contingencies are conditions in a real estate contract that must be met for the agreement to be legally binding, protecting buyers and sellers from unforeseen issues.

Intermediate13-16 min
16

Debt Service Coverage Ratio

The Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) is a financial metric used in commercial real estate lending to assess a property's ability to generate sufficient Net Operating Income (NOI) to cover its annual mortgage debt payments.

Advanced15-18 min
17

Purchase Agreement

A Purchase Agreement is a legally binding contract that outlines the terms and conditions of a real estate transaction, formalizing the buyer's offer and the seller's acceptance.

Intermediate12-13 min
18

Real Estate Financial Model

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.

Intermediate13-16 min
19

Real Estate Investment Strategy

A real estate investment strategy is a structured plan outlining an investor's approach to acquiring, managing, and disposing of properties to achieve specific financial objectives, considering risk tolerance and market conditions.

Intermediate11-12 min
20

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses are the ongoing costs of running and maintaining a real estate investment property, excluding mortgage principal and interest payments, and capital expenditures.

Beginner13-14 min
21

Closing Costs

Closing costs are the various fees and expenses incurred by buyers and sellers at the end of a real estate transaction, covering services like loan origination, title insurance, appraisal, and legal fees.

Intermediate13-14 min
22

Net Operating Income

Net Operating Income (NOI) is a key real estate metric representing a property's annual income after deducting all operating expenses, but before accounting for debt service, income taxes, and capital expenditures.

Intermediate11-12 min
23

Property Inspection

A property inspection is a visual examination of a property's condition by a qualified professional to identify defects, safety hazards, and maintenance needs before purchase.

Intermediate13-14 min
24

Investment Goals

Investment goals are specific, measurable objectives that guide your real estate investment decisions, helping you define what you want to achieve and by when.

Beginner3 min
25

Property Analysis

Property analysis is the systematic process of evaluating a real estate asset's potential value, profitability, and risks by examining market, financial, physical, and legal factors to guide investment decisions.

Intermediate15-18 min
26

Cash Flow Projections

Cash flow projections are detailed financial forecasts that estimate the future income and expenses of a real estate investment over a specific period, crucial for assessing profitability, liquidity, and investment viability.

Intermediate13-16 min