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Chapter 20 Flashcards

1
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the land and buildings that produce rental income

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commercial property

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2
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real estate investment in which you hold legal title to a property

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direct investment

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3
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real estate investment in which a trustee is appointed to hold legal title to the property on behalf of an investor group or group of investors

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indirect investment

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4
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temporary association of individuals or business firms organized to perform a task that requires a large amount of funds

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syndicate

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5
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an investment in a group of mortgages that have been purchased by a government agency

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participation certificate (PC)

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6
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the use of borrowed funds for direct investment purposes

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financial leverage

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7
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include such valuable ores as gold, platinum, and silver

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precious metals

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8
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rough mineral deposits (usually crystals) that are dug from the earth by miners and then cut and shaped into brilliant jewels

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precious gems

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rare coins, works of art, antiques, paintings, stamps, rare books, comic books, sports memorabilia, and other items that appeal to collectors and investors

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collectibles

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10
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responsible

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liable

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11
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higher than expected

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handsome

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12
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protection

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hedge

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13
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rise quickly

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soar

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14
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______ is using borrowed money so that you can purchase more expensive property.

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financial leverage

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15
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The owner of a(n) _____ holds the legal title to a purchased property, such as a single-family home or duplex.

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direct investments

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16
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Many people purchase property in hopes that it will become more desirable and they will be able to sell it for a(n) _____ profit in the future.

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handsome

17
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Palladium, rhodium, and silver are examples of _____.

A

precious metals

18
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When prices rise quickly, they are said to _____.

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soar

19
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A(n) _____ is an investment in which a trustee is appointed to hold legal title to a property on behalf of an investor or group of investors.

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indirect investments

20
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A temporary association of individuals organized to invest in real estate that requires a large amount of funds is an example of a(n) _____.

A

sydicates

21
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A general partner takes complete responsibility for a business, but a limited partner is only ____ for the money he or she has invested.

A

liable

22
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________ are popular with investors thanks in part to ease of storage and durability.

A

Precious gems

23
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Land and buildings that produce rental income are called _____.

A

commercial property

24
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A relatively risk-free real estate investment that is considered a mutual fund and can be purchased from federal agencies is a(n) ______.

A

participation certificate (PC)

25
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Rare coins and works of art are examples of another type of investment, known as ____.

A

collectables

26
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An example of a direct investment is a…
A. home mortgage
B. Real estate syndicate
C. Real estate investment trust
D. Ginnie Mae certificate

A

home mortgage

27
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In a syndicate organized as a limited partnership, responsibility for all the partnership’s liabilities belongs to the…
A. Limited partners
B. General partner
C. Tenants
D. Federal government

A

general partner

28
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An investment in a real estate syndicate can be…
A. Depreciable
B. Deductible
C. Tax-exempt
D. Diversified

A

diversified

29
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REIs might invest the participants money in any of the following items except…
A. Construction loans
B. Financial instruments
C. Properties
D. Mortgages

A

Financial instruments

30
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Which of the following are examples of participation certificates?
A. Maes and Macs
B. U.S. Treasury Bills
C. REITs
D. Real estate syndicates

A

Maes and Macs

31
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Generally, an indirect investment in real estate is…
A. easily converted into cash
B. a hedge against inflation
C. only for the wealthy
D. A good tax shelter

A

a hedge against inflation

32
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The price of gold might fall when…
A. War threatens
B. the government seems unstable
C. Countries make peace
D. Inflation soars

A

countries make peace

33
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In January 2005, which of the following precious metals was most valuable?
A. Gold
B. Platinum
C. Palladium
D. Rhodium

A

Rhodium

34
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A gem’s certificate should list each of the following characteristics except…
A. Weight
B. Color
C. Density
D. Clarity

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Density

35
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Drawbacks of finding collectibles on the internet include the…
A. Inability to comparison shop
B. Lack of a wide range of sellers
C. Inability to examine items for flaws
D. Frequently charged buyers commissions

A

Inability to examine items for flaws

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