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What is a double net lease in commercial real estate?

A double net lease is a commercial real estate agreement where the tenant pays base rent plus property taxes and insurance, while the landlord covers structural repairs.

February 24, 2024

What Are the Advantages of a Triple Net vs. Gross Lease for the Landlord and Tenant?

Triple net leases shift most expenses and responsibilities to the tenant, offering landlords predictability and less management, while gross leases offer tenants simplicity and fixed costs at the expense of less control over operating expenses.

February 24, 2024

What is a non arm's length transaction in real estate?

A non-arm's length transaction in real estate refers to a deal in which the buyer and seller have a pre-existing relationship, whether familial, personal, or business-related, potentially affecting the fairness and market value of the transaction.

February 24, 2024

What is easement by prescription in real estate?

Easement by prescription in real estate is a legal right to use someone else's property, acquired through continuous, open, and unauthorized use over a period specified by state law.

February 24, 2024

What is Cap Rate Compression?

Cap rate compression occurs when capitalization rates decrease, indicating rising property values relative to net operating incomes and leading to lower investment yields due to high demand and competitive markets.

February 24, 2024

How to calculate an equity multiple in real estate

The equity multiple in real estate is calculated by dividing the total cash distributions received by the investor by the total equity invested, indicating how many times the investor's initial investment was returned.

February 24, 2024

What's the difference between private money and hard money in real estate?

Private money and hard money loans differ mainly in their sources—individual investors versus professional lenders—and in their terms and flexibility, with private loans being more negotiable and hard money loans offering quicker funding.

February 24, 2024

What is capping in real estate?

Capping in real estate imposes limits on financial variables like interest rates, expenses, and rents to protect stakeholders and ensure predictability in financial planning.

February 24, 2024

What is a combined unit in real estate?

A combined unit refers to two or more adjacent or adjoining properties (such as apartments, condominiums, or office spaces) that have been legally and physically merged into a single living or working space.

February 24, 2024

What is a carry back loan?

A carry back loan is a financing arrangement where the seller of a property acts as the lender to the buyer, providing a loan for the purchase that is repaid directly to the seller under agreed terms.

February 24, 2024
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