Investment properties are real estate assets purchased with the intention of earning a return on investment. This can be through rental income, the future resale of the property, or both.
A lease-own hybrid model is a commercial real estate lease arrangement in which a tenant leases space in a property and simultaneously gains an ownership stake in the entity owning the property. This model allows tenants to participate in annual profits and appreciate in the property’s value while committing to long-term, above-market rent payments.
A Shared Appreciation Mortgage (SAM) is a type of mortgage where the lender offers a reduced interest rate in exchange for a share of any increase in the value of the property.
A Shared Appreciation Mortgage (SAM) is a type of residential loan that combines a lower-than-market fixed interest rate with the lender's entitlement to a specified share of the property's appreciation in value over a certain period.
Unearned Increment refers to an increase in the value of real estate that occurs independent of any actions or improvements made by the property owner. This typically results from external economic or societal factors such as population growth or infrastructure development.
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