Question 1

Popular gold bullion coins today include:

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A)  Australia's kangaroo nugget.
B)  Canadian gold maple leaf.
C)  Mexican 50 peso.
D)  Chinese Panda.
E)  All of these.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Besides gold,other metals that are used as a hedge against inflation include the following,except:

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A)  silver.
B)  aluminum.
C)  platinum.
D)  palladium.
E)  rhodium.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 3

The median price of existing homes:

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A)  has increased over the past 30 years, thereby acting as a hedge against inflation.
B)  has risen less than the Consumer Price Index.
C)  always increases in value.
D)  tends to be countercyclical, thereby acting as a hedge against the business cycle.
E)  remains constant over time.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Ginnie Maes and Freddie Macs are guaranteed by agencies closely tied to the federal government,making them as secure as U.S.Treasury bonds and notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The investment tax credit has been eliminated entirely for all types of real estate except:

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A)  low-income housing projects.
B)  single-family dwellings.
C)  shopping centers.
D)  raw land.
E)  developed land.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

On small gold bars,gold dealers and banks add a five to eight percent premium over the pure gold bullion value.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Home ownership rates are highest among those individuals in which age group?

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A)  Under 34
B)  35 - 44
C)  45 - 54
D)  55 - 64
E)  65 and overF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Mary Simpson bought a rental property for $200,000 cash.Later she sold the property for $230,000.What was her profit and return on this investment?

Accepted Answer

Selling price = $230,000
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Question 9

You can gain entry to a shopping center investment by investing $5,000 in a limited partnership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is an advantage of investing in limited partnerships,REITs,mortgages,or participation certificates?

Accepted Answer

A)  a possible hedge against inflation.
B)  easy entry.
C)  no management concerns.
D)  financial leverage.
E)  All of these.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Austin has invested $50,000 as one of 5 general partners in a large shopping center that was purchased for $900,000.The shopping center has been unsuccessful and the 15 unlimited partners fear that the property could be foreclosed upon soon.What amount is Austin liable for if the project fails?

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A)  $60,000
B)  $18,000
C)  $180,000
D)  $900,000
E)  $50,000F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Stuart Michelson has invested in several pieces of real estate.Which one of the properties that Stuart owns would be considered commercial real estate?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 bedroom home that he does not rent out
B)  20 acre tract of farm land that is sitting idle
C)  Fourplex that he rents to college students
D)  100 acres of land in the mountains that he hopes to subdivide and sell as residential lots
E)  Vacation home.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In what type of real estate investment does the investor not hold legal title to the property?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vacation homes
B)  Hotels
C)  Apartments
D)  Direct investment
E)  Indirect investmentF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Which of the following has lessened the appeal of investing in real estate?

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A)  Hedge against inflation
B)  Professional management
C)  Financial leverage
D)  Tax Reform Act of 1986
E)  National Association of RealtorsF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Investment in land usually produces considerable cash flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Recession
B)  Depression
C)  Peace time
D)  Deflationary
E)  InflationaryF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 18

Real property equity investments ______ provide protection against purchasing power risk.

Accepted Answer

A)  usually
B)  always
C)  never
D)  without exception
E)  at no time in the past or future willF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 19

Factors such as fear of war,political instability,and inflation cause gold prices to decline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which type of REIT invests directly in income-producing real estate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compound
B)  Equity
C)  Mortgage
D)  Hybrid
E)  SimpleF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 17: Investing in Real Estate and Other Investment Alternatives

Factors such as fear of war,political instability,and inflation cause gold prices to decline.

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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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Which type of REIT invests directly in income-producing real estate?

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Stuart Michelson has invested in several pieces of real estate.Which one of the properties that Stuart owns would be considered commercial real estate?

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Real property equity investments ______ provide protection against purchasing power risk.

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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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Austin has invested $50,000 as one of 5 general partners in a large shopping center that was purchased for $900,000.The shopping center has been unsuccessful and the 15 unlimited partners fear that the property could be foreclosed upon soon.What amount is Austin liable for if the project fails?

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Ginnie Maes and Freddie Macs are guaranteed by agencies closely tied to the federal government,making them as secure as U.S.Treasury bonds and notes.

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Which of the following has lessened the appeal of investing in real estate?

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On small gold bars,gold dealers and banks add a five to eight percent premium over the pure gold bullion value.

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In what type of real estate investment does the investor not hold legal title to the property?

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The investment tax credit has been eliminated entirely for all types of real estate except:

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Mary Simpson bought a rental property for $200,000 cash.Later she sold the property for $230,000.What was her profit and return on this investment?

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Home ownership rates are highest among those individuals in which age group?

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You can gain entry to a shopping center investment by investing $5,000 in a limited partnership.

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Popular gold bullion coins today include:

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The median price of existing homes:

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Which of the following is an advantage of investing in limited partnerships,REITs,mortgages,or participation certificates?

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Besides gold,other metals that are used as a hedge against inflation include the following,except:

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Investment in land usually produces considerable cash flow.

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