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The ROE on a levered property investment should be: a) ≤ ROA b) ≤Yield debt c) = R (cap rate) d) ≥ ROA Answer: Why might a company decide to rent from a landlord rather than own its properties? a) […]

Common mortgage types include all of the following except: a) Interest-only b) Fully amortizing c) Preferred d) Convertible Answer: Equity REITs generally concentrate their investment focus by a) property geography b) property type c) life of investment d) all of […]

Global property investment is always more profitable than domestic investing. True or False Answer: Increasing the amount of leverage applied has what impact on the risk associated with a property investment? a) decreases b) remains the same c) increases d) […]

Which are the key metric used to determine a buyers ability to afford a home purchase? I) monthly gross income II) real estate taxes III) Insurance costs IV) Available down payment V) outstanding credit card debt VI) current interest rates […]

Which of the following is not a major source of REIT capital a) public market equity b) mortgage financing c) issuance of corporate debt d) investment of after tax profits Answer: Which of the following does not represent government support […]