100 Acronyms Every Real Estate Investor Should Know

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Truth is, it’s always worth it to get familiar with the real estate lingo to help you understand your contracts, listings, agreements, and day-to-day conversations better. That’s why we listed 100 real estate acronyms and abbreviations that you are likely to encounter whether you’re just getting into real estate or a seasoned pro.

So, feel free to bookmark this page to make it for a handy reference! 

100 Real Estate Acronyms & Abbreviations

  • 1031: 1031 exchange
  • 1C(2C): 1-car or 2-car garage
  • ABR: Accredited Buyer Representative
  • ACTV: active listing
  • AFD: agreement for deed (contract of deed)
  • AITD: all inclusive trust deed
  • AMORT: Amortization
  • AMO: Accredited Management Association
  • APR: annual percentage rate
  • APT: apartment
  • ARM: adjustable-rate mortgage
  • ARV: after-repair value
  • BOM: back on market
  • BPO: broker’s price opinion
  • CAC: central air conditioning
  • CAP: capitalization / cap rate
  • CapEx: capital expenditures
  • CCIM: Certified Commercial Investment Member
  • CCREA: Certified Commercial Real Estate Advisor
  • CCR: conditions, covenants & restrictions
  • CF: cash flow
  • CFD: contract for deed
  • CLSD: closed listing
  • CLTV: combined loan-to-value ratio
  • CMA: comparative market analysis
  • COCR/CCR/CoC: cash-on-cash return
  • COF: cost of funds
  • CPM: certified property manager
  • CRB: certified real estate brokerage manager
  • CRE: commercial real estate
  • CRS: certified residential specialist
  • DBA: doing business as
  • D/E: Debt-to-equity ratio
  • DOS: due on sale clause
  • DOT: deed of trust
  • DSCR/DCR/DSR: debt service (coverage) ratio
  • DSP: garbage disposal
  • DTI: debt-to-income ratio
  • EMC: earnest money contract
  • FHA: Federal Housing Administration
  • FMR: fair market rent
  • FMV: fair market value
  • FNMA: Fannie Mae
  • FRBO: for rent by owner
  • FRM: fixed-rate mortgage
  • FSBO: for sale by owner
  • GRI: gross rental income
  • GRM: gross rent multiplier
  • HELOC: home equity line of credit
  • HML: hard money lender
  • HOA: homeowners association
  • HVAC: heating, ventilation & air conditioning
  • HUD: Housing & Urban Development
  • IRC: Internal Revenue Code
  • IRR: internal rate of return
  • JV: joint venture
  • LLC: limited liability company
  • LLP: limited liability partnership
  • L/O: lease option
  • LOC: line of credit
  • LOI: letter of intent
  • L/P: lease purchase
  • LPOA: limited power of attorney
  • LTV: loan-to-value ratio
  • MAO: maximum allowable offer
  • MBA: master bedroom with bath
  • MFH: multi-family home
  • MIP: mortgage insurance premium
  • NAR: National Association of Realtors
  • MLS: Multiple Listing Service
  • NAREIA: National Real Estate Investors Association
  • NNN: triple-net lease
  • NOD: notice of default
  • NOI: net operating income
  • NOO: non-owner occupied
  • OO: owner-occupied/occupant
  • P&S: purchase and sale
  • PCF: price-to-cash-flow ratio
  • PITI: principal, interest, taxes, and insurance
  • PMI: private mortgage insurance
  • POA: power of attorney / property owners association
  • POF: proof of funds
  • QCD: quit claim deed
  • REI: real estate investing
  • REIA: Real Estate Investment Association
  • REIT: real estate investment trust
  • REO: real estate owned (bank-owned/lender-owned/foreclosed property)
  • ROI: return on investment
  • RTO: rent to own
  • SDIRA: self-directed individual retirement account
  • SFH: single-family home
  • SS: short sale
  • Sub2: subject to existing financing
  • T/B: tenant buyer
  • TIL: truth in lending (act)
  • UBIT: unrelated business income tax
  • VA: Veterans Administration
  • VA: virtual assistant
  • WAR: warranty plan

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