Glossary

Rental arbitrage is a real estate investment strategy where an individual or investor leases a property long-term and then subleases or rents it out at a higher short-term rate to

Pet screening is a formal process used by landlords, property managers, and housing providers to evaluate and approve pets or assistance animals before they are allowed in a rental property.

An encumbrance in commercial real estate (CRE) is any legal claim, lien, restriction, or right on a property that is held by a party other than the owner. Encumbrances can

A basis point (bps) is a unit of measurement equal to 0.01% (one one-hundredth of a percent). In commercial real estate, basis points are used to describe small changes in

Origin Investments is a U.S.-based real estate investment firm specializing in multifamily properties—apartment communities in markets with strong growth potential. Since its founding in 2007, the firm has built a

RealtyTrac is a platform designed to make foreclosure and property market data more accessible. It brings together detailed property information, foreclosure listings, and market trends, giving homebuyers, investors, and real

When a property borders a natural water source—like a river, stream, or lake—it may come with what’s called riparian rights. These are the legal rights tied to using and accessing

When it comes to holding real estate investments, both individual investors and private equity fund sponsors must carefully choose the right organizational structure. Traditionally, partnerships and LLCs have been popular