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.
Blockchain technology is a decentralized, distributed ledger system that records transactions across a network of computers, ensuring immutability, transparency, and security through cryptographic hashing and consensus mechanisms, fundamentally altering real estate transaction paradigms.
Blockchain in real estate applies distributed ledger technology to enhance transparency, efficiency, and security in property transactions, ownership, and management through innovations like tokenization and smart contracts, fundamentally transforming the industry.
Bonus depreciation is a tax incentive allowing businesses and real estate investors to immediately deduct a large percentage of the cost of eligible property in the year it's placed in service, accelerating tax savings and boosting cash flow.
A boomtown is a city or region experiencing rapid economic and population growth, often driven by a specific industry or economic catalyst, leading to increased real estate demand and property values.
Boot in a 1031 Exchange refers to any non-like-kind property, such as cash or debt relief, received by an investor that triggers immediate taxation on the lesser of the realized gain or the fair market value of the boot received, thereby partially negating the tax-deferred benefits of the exchange.
Bottom fishing is an advanced real estate investment strategy involving the acquisition of undervalued assets during market downturns, anticipating a future market recovery for significant capital appreciation.
A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill their obligations as specified in a legally binding agreement, leading to potential legal and financial consequences for all involved parties.
Brownfield redevelopment involves the acquisition, remediation, and revitalization of properties that are contaminated or perceived to be contaminated, often due to past industrial or commercial use. It transforms environmentally challenged sites into productive assets, contributing to urban renewal and sustainable development.
A Brownfield site is a property that has been previously developed, often for industrial or commercial use, and may have real or perceived environmental contamination that complicates its reuse or redevelopment.
Build-to-Rent (BTR) refers to residential communities, typically single-family homes or townhouses, that are purpose-built by developers specifically for rental rather than for sale, offering a professionally managed, amenity-rich living experience.
Building codes are legal standards establishing minimum requirements for the design, construction, alteration, and maintenance of buildings to ensure public health, safety, and welfare. They dictate everything from structural integrity to fire safety, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Building investor confidence is the process of developing a strong belief in one's ability to make sound real estate investment decisions, manage risks, and achieve financial goals through continuous learning and practical experience.
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