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REI Forensic Audit: Key Terms Collection

This collection offers carefully selected key terms related to forensic audits in real estate investment. It's designed as a helpful reference to clarify commonly encountered concepts and terminology. Use it to support your understanding, not as a comprehensive guide.

Term Collection

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Forensic Audit

A forensic audit in real estate is a detailed examination of financial records and operational procedures to uncover discrepancies, fraud, or mismanagement, often used in legal proceedings or dispute resolution.

Intermediate8 min
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Real Estate Fraud

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.

Beginner5 min
3

Partnership Agreement

A Partnership Agreement is a legally binding contract outlining the terms and conditions between two or more parties who agree to pool resources and share profits or losses in a real estate investment venture. It defines roles, responsibilities, capital contributions, and decision-making processes.

Intermediate8-9 min
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Embezzlement

Embezzlement in real estate refers to the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to an individual, such as a property manager or syndicator, for their personal use rather than for the intended purpose.

Intermediate2-3 min
5

Misrepresentation

Misrepresentation in real estate refers to a false statement of a material fact made by one party that induces another party to enter into a contract, often leading to legal consequences.

Intermediate2-3 min
6

Financial Irregularities

Financial irregularities refer to intentional misstatements or omissions in financial records, often involving fraud, embezzlement, or other deceptive practices, that can significantly impact real estate investments.

Intermediate5-6 min
7

Conflict of Interest

A situation where an individual or entity in real estate has competing interests that could influence their professional judgment or actions to their own benefit, potentially at the expense of another party.

Intermediate3 min
8

Asset Misappropriation

Asset misappropriation is the fraudulent theft or misuse of an organization's assets by employees, often involving cash, inventory, or property, and is a significant risk in real estate operations.

Intermediate5 min
9

Property Management Agreement

A Property Management Agreement is a legally binding contract between a property owner and a property manager, detailing the scope of services, responsibilities, fee structures, and terms for managing a real estate asset.

Intermediate5 min
10

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
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Waterfall Distribution

Waterfall distribution is a tiered profit-sharing structure in real estate syndications, dictating how cash flow and profits are allocated among investors and sponsors based on predefined hurdle rates and preferred returns.

Advanced13-16 min
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Real Estate Syndication

Real estate syndication is a private equity strategy where multiple investors pool capital to acquire and manage large-scale real estate assets, typically led by a sponsor (General Partner) for passive Limited Partners.

Advanced14-15 min
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Big Data in Real Estate

Big Data in Real Estate refers to the collection and analysis of massive, diverse datasets—including market trends, demographics, and property records—to uncover patterns and insights that inform strategic investment decisions and optimize property management.

Intermediate5-6 min
14

Internal Controls

Internal controls are systematic processes and procedures implemented by real estate investors and property managers to safeguard assets, ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial data, promote operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. They are critical for mitigating risks and achieving investment objectives.

Intermediate5 min
15

Financial Statement Analysis

Financial Statement Analysis (FSA) is the process of evaluating a business's financial health and performance by examining its financial statements, crucial for real estate investors to assess property viability, investor solvency, and project risk.

Intermediate8-9 min
16

Fiduciary Duty

Fiduciary duty is a legal and ethical obligation for a professional to act in the best interest of their client, prioritizing the client's needs above their own with utmost loyalty, care, and disclosure.

Intermediate14-17 min
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Profit and Loss Statement

A financial report summarizing a property's revenues, costs, and expenses over a specific period, typically a quarter or a year, to determine its net profit or loss.

Intermediate5 min
18

Document Review

Document review in real estate investing is the critical process of thoroughly examining all pertinent legal, financial, and property-related records to assess risks, verify information, and ensure compliance before making an investment decision.

Intermediate5 min

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