Basic Real State Concepts - Unit 1 Flashcards
Characteristics of Land (Economic)
Scarcity
Location
Improvements
Permanence of Investments
Characteristics of Land (Physical)
Immobility
Indestructibility
Uniqueness
General Concepts of Land Use and Investment
Highest and Best Use (Economically feasible, Legally feasible)
Public.
Land-Use Controls
Real Estate as an Investment
Highest and Best Use
The use that will give the owners the greatest actual return on their investment.
Land-Use Controls
The potential uses of real property are limited by various land-use controls.
Real Estate as an Investment (Advantages)
Good rate of return
Leverage
Tax Benefits
Real Estate as an Investment (Disadvantages)
No liquidity
Experience / Knowledge
Utilization of a manager
Risk
Diversity in Real Estate Business
Brokerage
Appraisal
Property Management
Financing
Property Development
Counseling
Education
Professional Organizations
Situs
Societal factors that are related to the location