To understand the «lingo,» here are many of the most
common real estate terms:
Not exact matches
Although the long -
term returns on
real estate are less than
common stocks as a class (because an apartment building can't keep expanding),
real estate can throw off large amounts of cash relative to your investment.
This discussion also does not consider any specific facts or circumstances that may be relevant to holders subject to special rules under the U.S. federal income tax laws, including, without limitation, certain former citizens or long -
term residents of the United States, partnerships or other pass - through entities,
real estate investment trusts, regulated investment companies, «controlled foreign corporations,» «passive foreign investment companies,» corporations that accumulate earnings to avoid U.S. federal income tax, banks, financial institutions, investment funds, insurance companies, brokers, dealers or traders in securities, commodities or currencies, tax - exempt organizations, tax - qualified retirement plans, persons subject to the alternative minimum tax, persons that own, or have owned, actually or constructively, more than 5 % of our
common stock and persons holding our
common stock as part of a hedging or conversion transaction or straddle, or a constructive sale, or other risk reduction strategy.
Most loans on commercial
real estate may have amortization
terms of 20 to 30 years, yet the
term for the rate (the period of time the rate is fixed) often is for a far shorter period, 5 years being the most
common.
It's sometimes forgotten that the FHA program was a by - product of the Depression, one which radically changed
real estate financing by popularizing long -
term mortgages instead of 5 - year
terms loans which were then
common.
This can be intimidating to property investing newbies, so we're breaking down some
common real estate investing
terms in a reader - friendly glossary.
Scanning
real estate listings you'll come across some coined
terms time and time again — in - law suite, income potential, nanny suite — these are
common.
Domestic
common stocks Foreign
common stocks Domestic bonds (investment grade, not junk) Foreign bonds High - yield (aka junk) bonds Cash - type assets (cash equivalent) Longer -
term fixed - dollar (guaranteed principal) assets Investment
real estate Other tax - sheltered investments Convertible securities Gold and other precious metals Collectibles Other assets
There is nothing inappropriate about modifying
terms of a
real estate contract: it it quite ordinary and
common.
Common work activities seen on a
Real Estate Associate resume example are determining client needs, performing market analysis, assessing client financial abilities, helping clients to purchase properties under the best
terms, intermediating negotiation, and promoting available properties.
None - the-less, she managed to describe the great salesperson as having a lot in
common with the standard or average in organized
real estate, in
terms of genuine product knowledge not even being an after thought.
The court noted that the
terms used in Articles 3 and 9, such as «unethical practices in
real estate transactions» or «concealment of pertinent facts,» were susceptible to
common understanding and provide fair notice to the members of the Board.
By contrast, and to the betterment of the portfolio, NTR managers are afforded the advantage of concentrating on longer -
term real estate investing opportunities because their investors share a
common long -
term return objective.
Are there
common problems that come up with short -
term rentals, which the average
real estate investor wouldn't consider?
Here's our abridged version, a pocket guide to
common real estate vocabulary
terms and acronyms.
That answer reflects a very
common misconception that the primary key to success in long
term real estate investing -LSB-...]
Today's post addresses a
common misconception that costs inexperienced
real estate investors thousands of dollars over the long
term.
What all of these
real estate investor loan options have in
common is that they're all short -
term!
Affiliated Business Arrangment means an arrangement in which (A) a person who is in a position to refer business incident to or a part of a
real estate settlement service involving a federally related mortgage loan, or an associate of such person, has either an affiliate relationship with or a direct or beneficial ownership interest of more than 1 percent in a provider of settlement services; and (B) either of such persons directly or indirectly refers such business to that provider or affirmatively influences the selection of that provider; and (8) the
term «associate» means one who has one or more of the following relationships with a person in a position to refer settlement business: (A) a spouse, parent, or child of such person; (B) a corporation or business entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under
common control with such person; (C) an employer, officer, director, partner, franchisor, or franchisee of such person; or (D) anyone who has an agreement, arrangement, or understanding, with such person, the purpose or substantial effect of which is to enable the person in a position to refer settlement business to benefit financially from the referrals of such business.
Our
Common Mortgage Terminology contains many frequently used words and
terms and provides their definitions as they are used within the
real estate and mortgage industry.
But they all have one critical thing in
common: Successful long
term real estate investors possess the ability to quickly and accurately «size up» a potential deal.
This guide explains the basics of commercial
real estate investing, answers
common questions investors have, and defines key
terms.
What all of these
real estate investor loan options have in
common is that they're all long -
term!
The proposal reflected the
common practice in which sellers and buyers alter the
terms of the
real estate transaction based on the condition of the house at the time of the walk - though inspection, which is often the day before the scheduled
real estate closing, and in some cases even continue to negotiate the deal at the closing table.
Such factors include, but are not limited to: the Company's ability to meet debt service requirements, the availability and
terms of financing, changes in the Company's credit rating, changes in market rates of interest and foreign exchange rates for foreign currencies, changes in value of investments in foreign entities, the ability to hedge interest rate risk, risks associated with the acquisition, development, expansion, leasing and management of properties, general risks related to retail
real estate, the liquidity of
real estate investments, environmental liabilities, international, national, regional and local economic climates, changes in market rental rates, trends in the retail industry, relationships with anchor tenants, the inability to collect rent due to the bankruptcy or insolvency of tenants or otherwise, risks relating to joint venture properties, costs of
common area maintenance, competitive market forces, risks related to international activities, insurance costs and coverage, terrorist activities, changes in economic and market conditions and maintenance of our status as a
real estate investment trust.
Common issues include: correct price &
terms to offer, seller temperament & motivation, sensitivity to request for repairs, and other
real estate challenges where important decisions are made primarily on intuition, backed by experience and education, than certainty of fact.
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That answer reflects a very
common misconception that the primary key to success in long
term real estate investing is the amount of initial equity you get by buying the property below its current market value.