Industrry Essentials Flashcards
4 reasons people decide to move
Location
Housing costs
Size
Life circumstance
Investment
Use of funds to earn a profit
Growth
Improvements are made to a property in demand increases
Stability
Property undergoes little change, and is operating optimally
Decline
Property requires increasing amount of upkeep to retain original utility, and demand decreases
Revitalization
Property is renovated an increase demand is stimulated
Owner
A person or company that purchased an apartment property. Owner is responsible for paying the mortgage taxes and cost to maintain the property.
Investor
A person or company that allocates money to an investment with the expectation of a future financial return
Lender
A person or company that lends money with the expectation of repayment, plus interest and fees
Employee
Someone who works directly for, and is paid by the business under an agreement of employment
Vendor
A separate business entity offering a product or service. Requires a vendor agreement
Contractor
A separate business entity hired to perform specific services or work. Requires a contract.
Resident
An inhabitant of an apartment community who resides on the property and pays rent
Prospect
A potential resident someone who has shown an interest in renting an apartment on the property
Neighbors
People living or working in the area surrounding the apartment property