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Person working on a laptop at a table with lease documents, keys, and a desk calendar showing a free rent period for Rent Abatement.

Rent Abatement in Real Estate: Definition, When It Applies, and How It Works

What does rent abatement really mean? See when tenants can pay less or no rent, and how free-rent clauses change cash flow.

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Raissa Cunha March 22, 2026
Man reviewing bills and property documents with a calculator at a desk, illustrating Millage Rate.

Millage Rate: Definition, Formula, and Why It Matters for Property Investors

Is that rental’s tax bill hiding in plain sight? Use the millage rate formula to estimate property taxes and underwrite deals more accurately.

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Raissa Cunha March 21, 2026
A hand holds a folder labeled Mezzanine Debt above stacked documents and wooden blocks on a conference table in an office.

Mezzanine Debt: How It Works in the Capital Stack

Need more leverage without more dilution? Mezzanine debt fills the gap between senior debt and equity, with 10–20%+ yields and higher risk.

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Raissa Cunha March 20, 2026
Two business professionals review a scale model of an apartment building on a conference table with coins, colored blocks, and a calculator in a bright office during Inclusionary Zoning.

Inclusionary Zoning: Definition, How It Works, and What It Means for Real Estate

What does inclusionary zoning mean for your deal? See how set-asides, AMI limits, and incentives can shift feasibility and returns.

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Raissa Cunha March 18, 2026
Office desk with a calculator, printed financial charts, and a stack of documents by a window overlooking a modern building, representing FFO.

FFO: Meaning, Formula, and How Investors Use It in REIT Analysis

Is this REIT really earning enough? FFO strips out depreciation to gauge recurring earnings, valuation, and dividend risk.

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Raissa Cunha March 17, 2026
A scale balanced on a model office building, with cash on one side, legal documents and a padlock on the desk, and a financial chart on a computer screen in the background, representing Defeasance.

Defeasance in Real Estate: Definition, Process, Costs, and When It Makes Sense

Selling before a CMBS loan matures? Defeasance swaps your property for Treasuries—freeing the lien, but rates can sharply raise costs.

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Raissa Cunha March 16, 2026
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