Questions from General Investment

Q: What are some popular types of collectibles? What important variables should

What are some popular types of collectibles? What important variables should be taken into account when investing in them?

Q: Define and differentiate between income property and speculative property. Differentiate between

Define and differentiate between income property and speculative property. Differentiate between and give examples of residential and commercial income properties.

Q: Briefly describe the following important features to consider when making a real

Briefly describe the following important features to consider when making a real estate investment. a. Physical property b. Property rights c. Time horizon d. Geographic area

Q: What role does demand and supply play in determining the value of

What role does demand and supply play in determining the value of real estate? What are demographics and psychographics, and how are they related to demand? How does the principle of substitution affe...

Q: How do restrictions on use, location, site, improvements,

How do restrictions on use, location, site, improvements, and property management affect a property’s competitive edge?

Q: Are real estate markets efficient? Why or why not? How

Are real estate markets efficient? Why or why not? How does the efficiency or in efficiency of these markets affect both promotion and negotiation as parts of the property transfer process?

Q: What is the market value of a property? What is real

What is the market value of a property? What is real estate appraisal? Comment on the following statement: “Market value is always the price at which a property sells.”

Q: Briefly describe each of the following approaches to real estate market value

Briefly describe each of the following approaches to real estate market value: a. Cost approach b. Comparative sales approach c. Income approac

Q: Classify the roles of (a) government, (b)

Classify the roles of (a) government, (b) business, and (c) individuals as net suppliers or net demanders of funds.

Q: Assume you purchased a bond for $9,700. The

Assume you purchased a bond for $9,700. The bond pays $100 interest every six months. You sell the bond after 18 months for $10,100. Calculate the following. a. Income b. Capital gain or loss c. Total...