Terms Starting with B
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Bonus Depreciation Phase-Out
The bonus depreciation phase-out is the scheduled reduction of the 100% first-year bonus depreciation introduced by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — declining by 20% per year (80% in 2023, 60% in 2024, 40% in 2025, 20% in 2026, 0% in 2027) unless Congress extends it.
Bookkeeper
A bookkeeper tracks and categorizes income and expenses for your rental properties, producing reports that your real-estate-cpa uses for tax preparation.
Boot (1031 Exchange)
Boot (1031 Exchange) is a tax strategy concept that describes a specific aspect of how real estate transactions, analysis, or operations work in the context of portfolio scaling 1031 exchanges deals.
Boundary Dispute
Boundary Dispute is a legal strategy concept that describes a specific aspect of how real estate transactions, analysis, or operations work in the context of purchase process deals.
Breach of Contract
Breach of Contract is a legal strategy concept that describes a specific aspect of how real estate transactions, analysis, or operations work in the context of legal protection asset structuring deals.
Break-Even Occupancy
Break-even occupancy is the minimum occupancy rate at which a property's rental income covers all operating expenses and debt service—the point where you stop losing money and start breaking even.
Break-Even Point
Break-Even Point is a financial analysis concept that describes a specific aspect of how real estate transactions, analysis, or operations work in the context of rental strategy buy and hold deals.
Break-Even Ratio
The break-even ratio (BER) is the percentage of gross rental income needed to cover debt service and operating expenses—the point at which cash flow is zero.
Breakeven Ratio
The breakeven ratio measures the minimum occupancy percentage a property needs to cover all operating expenses and debt service—calculated as (Operating Expenses + Debt Service) / Gross Operating Income.
Breakeven Refinance
Breakeven refinance is the point at which the cumulative savings from a refinance equal the closing costs—the number of months you must hold the property for the refinance to pay for itself.
Brick Veneer
Brick veneer is a single layer of non-structural brick applied over wood or steel frame construction, serving as a decorative and weather-resistant exterior. Unlike solid (structural) brick, the veneer does not support the building's weight—the frame behind it does.
Bridge Loan
A short-term loan used to bridge the gap between buying a new property and selling an existing one.
Bridge-to-Agency
Bridge-to-Agency is a real estate lending concept that describes a specific aspect of how real estate transactions, analysis, or operations work in the context of syndication deals.
Bridge-to-Permanent Financing
Bridge-to-permanent financing is a two-stage lending strategy where an investor uses a short-term bridge loan (6-18 months) to acquire and renovate a property, then refinances into long-term permanent financing once the property is stabilized with tenants and proven cash flow.
Brownfield
Brownfield is a legal strategy concept that describes a specific aspect of how real estate transactions, analysis, or operations work in the context of legal protection asset structuring deals.
Brownstone
A brownstone is a historic row house with a facade built from brown sandstone, typically three to five stories, sharing walls with adjacent buildings. Found primarily in New York City, Brooklyn, Boston, and Philadelphia, brownstones are prized for their architectural character, multi-unit conversion potential, and strong appreciation in established and gentrifying neighborhoods.
Buffer Zone
Buffer Zone is a legal strategy concept that describes a specific aspect of how real estate transactions, analysis, or operations work in the context of legal protection asset structuring deals.
Build-Out
Build-Out is a construction and renovation concept that describes a specific aspect of how real estate transactions, analysis, or operations work in the context of property management deals.
Build-to-Rent
Build-to-rent (BTR) refers to single-family homes or communities purpose-built for long-term renters rather than homebuyers, combining the tenant appeal of a house with the operational efficiency of multifamily.
Build-to-Suit Exchange
A build-to-suit exchange is a 1031 exchange in which the replacement property is constructed from scratch — you identify land (and planned improvements), the exchange accommodator or titleholder acquires it, construction is completed using your exchange proceeds, and the finished property is transferred to you within the 180-day exchange period.
Builder's Fire Sale
A builder's fire sale occurs when homebuilders aggressively discount completed or near-completed inventory homes through price cuts, rate buydowns, and incentive packages to clear unsold units and meet quarterly financial targets.
Builder's Risk Insurance
A specialized insurance policy that covers a property during renovation or construction, protecting against damage, theft, and liability — distinct from a standard rental or homeowner's policy.
Building Code
Building Code is a construction and renovation concept that describes a specific aspect of how real estate transactions, analysis, or operations work in the context of building your team deals.
Building Codes
Building codes are local regulations that govern construction standards—safety, structural integrity, electrical, plumbing, and fire—enforced through permits and inspections.