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What is a Leasehold Interest?

A leasehold interest in real estate is a tenant's temporary right to use a property under a lease agreement, involving rent payments and adherence to specific terms set by the property owner.

May 18, 2024

What is OS&E in Real Estate?

OS&E (Operating Supplies and Equipment) refers to the consumable items and smaller operational equipment essential for daily business operations, particularly in service-oriented industries, and is crucial for maintaining efficiency, quality, and cost control.

May 18, 2024

What is a Broker Price Opinion in Real Estate?

A Broker Price Opinion (BPO) is a cost-effective, expedited estimate of a property's market value provided by a licensed real estate broker or agent, typically used by financial institutions for purposes like loan modifications, foreclosures, and short sales.

May 16, 2024

What is a K1 in Real Estate?

A K-1 form is used by partnerships or LLCs to report each partner's or member's share of income, deductions, and credits for individual tax reporting.

May 16, 2024

What is Debt Yield in Real Estate and How is it Calculated?

Debt yield in real estate is a metric that assesses the risk of a property loan by measuring the property's net operating income relative to the loan amount, calculated as NOI / Loan Amount.

May 16, 2024

What is a Reverse 1031 Exchange?

A Reverse 1031 Exchange allows investors to defer capital gains taxes by acquiring a replacement property before selling their existing property, facilitated by a Qualified Intermediary, with strict compliance to IRS timelines and rules.

May 16, 2024

What are the Best REIT ETFs in 2024?

A REIT ETF is an investment fund that trades on stock exchanges and holds a diversified portfolio of real estate investment trusts, providing exposure to income-generating properties with benefits of liquidity and high dividend yields​. Here are some of the best performing REIT ETFs in 2024.

May 16, 2024

What is Accumulated Depreciation in Real Estate?

Accumulated depreciation is the total recorded reduction in a property's value over time. It is used in financial reporting, tax calculations, and determining the property's net book value.

May 16, 2024

What is a Railroad Apartment?

A railroad apartment is a type of linear, elongated layout where rooms are arranged sequentially without a central hallway, often leading to privacy and layout challenges despite its charm and cost-effectiveness.

May 15, 2024

What Does Fifth Wall Do?

Fifth Wall is a venture capital firm investing in proptech startups to bridge the gap between real estate and cutting-edge technology, supporting solutions for property management, construction, energy efficiency, and more.

May 14, 2024
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