Question 1

An example of a direct real estate investment is a:

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A)  limited partnership.
B)  real estate dwelling.
C)  real estate syndicate.
D)  real estate investment trust.
E)  mortgage pool.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

What advantages do real estate investments offer?

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Real estate investments may ha...

Question 3

If you want a relatively risk-proof real estate investment,participation certificates (PCs)are for you.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The prices of single-family houses:

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A)  tend to rise over time,thereby acting as a hedge against inflation.
B)  rise less than the Consumer Price Index.
C)  always increase in value.
D)  tend to be countercyclical,thereby acting as a hedge against the business cycle.
E)  remain constant over timE.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

A passive activity is a business or trade in which you do not materially participate.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One of the advantages of investing in limited partnerships,REITs,mortgages,or participation certificates is that you do not need to worry about:

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A)  federal income taxes.
B)  state income taxes.
C)  capital gains taxes.
D)  declining property taxes.
E)  maintenance chores.F) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Lynn Roy owns three,two-carat diamonds that she received from her grandmother who did not believe in banks or stocks and bonds.What type of investment does she hold?

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A)  direct investment in real estate
B)  indirect investment in real estate
C)  precious metals
D)  collectibles
E)  gemsF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

The tax shelter aspect of a real estate syndicate:

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A)  no longer exists.
B)  is strengthened by the Tax Reform Act of 1986.
C)  has remained unchanged since 1980.
D)  improves the liquidity of real estate syndicates.
E)  is available only to limited partners.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Financial leverage enables you to acquire a more expensive property than you could on your own.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 10

You can avoid storage and assaying problems by investing in gold bullion coins.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 11

Diversification in direct real estate investment is difficult because of the large size of most real estate projects.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain the relationship between syndicates and REITs.

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A syndicate is a temporary association o...

Question 13

During which of the following economic periods is the price of a precious metal,such as gold,silver or platinum,likely to increase?

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A)  recession
B)  depression
C)  peace time
D)  deflationary
E)  inflationaryF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

General partners in a real estate investment venture have ____________ liability.

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A)  no financial
B)  unlimited financial
C)  limited financial
D)  express
E)  impliedF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

What is the annual depreciation for tax purposes on residential real estate purchased at a cost of $200,000?

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A)  $6,349
B)  $20,000
C)  $2,750
D)  $7,273
E)  $6,667F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

A limited partner cannot take part in the management of the partnership.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 17

You can avoid assaying problems by investing in:

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A)  gold.
B)  gold wafers.
C)  gold bars.
D)  gold bullion.
E)  gold bullion coins.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Passive loss is the total amount of losses from a passive activity minus the total income from the passive activity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The primary reason people buy a vacation home is because they want to use it.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An example of an indirect real estate investment is:

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A)  a single-family home.
B)  a duplex.
C)  a real estate investment trust (REIT) .
D)  lanD.
E)  an apartment building.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Exam 17: Investing in Real Estate and Other Investment Alternatives

An example of a direct real estate investment is a:

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What advantages do real estate investments offer?

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If you want a relatively risk-proof real estate investment,participation certificates (PCs)are for you.

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The prices of single-family houses:

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A passive activity is a business or trade in which you do not materially participate.

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One of the advantages of investing in limited partnerships,REITs,mortgages,or participation certificates is that you do not need to worry about:

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Lynn Roy owns three,two-carat diamonds that she received from her grandmother who did not believe in banks or stocks and bonds.What type of investment does she hold?

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The tax shelter aspect of a real estate syndicate:

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Financial leverage enables you to acquire a more expensive property than you could on your own.

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You can avoid storage and assaying problems by investing in gold bullion coins.

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Diversification in direct real estate investment is difficult because of the large size of most real estate projects.

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Explain the relationship between syndicates and REITs.

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During which of the following economic periods is the price of a precious metal,such as gold,silver or platinum,likely to increase?

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General partners in a real estate investment venture have ____________ liability.

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What is the annual depreciation for tax purposes on residential real estate purchased at a cost of $200,000?

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A limited partner cannot take part in the management of the partnership.

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You can avoid assaying problems by investing in:

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Passive loss is the total amount of losses from a passive activity minus the total income from the passive activity.

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The primary reason people buy a vacation home is because they want to use it.

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An example of an indirect real estate investment is:

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