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These 40 real estate practice questions cover property law and ownership, finance and valuation, contracts and transactions, and investment analysis. They range from foundational licensing concepts to challenging investment calculations, helping you prepare for your real estate exam or sharpen your professional knowledge.

40 questions total

Property Law and Ownership

Covers types of ownership, estates, encumbrances, easements, and fair housing law.

Q1Easyreal-estate-law

Fee simple absolute represents:

Q2Mediumreal-estate-law

An easement appurtenant:

Q3Easyreal-estate-law

Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is a protected class?

Q4Easyreal-estate-law

A lien is best described as:

Q5Mediumreal-estate-law

Joint tenancy with right of survivorship means:

Q6Hardreal-estate-law

Adverse possession allows someone to gain title to property by:

Q7Mediumreal-estate-law

A deed must contain all of the following EXCEPT:

Q8Mediumreal-estate-law

Eminent domain allows the government to:

Q9Hardreal-estate-law

Title insurance protects against:

Q10Hardreal-estate-law

A variance in zoning law allows:

Real Estate Finance and Valuation

Covers mortgage types, amortization, appraisal methods, and lending practices.

Q11Easyreal-estate-finance

In a fixed-rate mortgage, the monthly payment:

Q12Easyproperty-valuation

An appraisal using the sales comparison approach values property by:

Q13Easyreal-estate-finance

Loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 80% on a $300,000 home means the loan amount is:

Q14Mediumproperty-valuation

The income capitalization approach determines value by:

Q15Mediumreal-estate-finance

Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is required when:

Q16Mediumreal-estate-finance

In an amortizing loan, the portion of each payment going to principal:

Q17Hardproperty-valuation

Depreciation in appraisal includes all of the following types EXCEPT:

Q18Hardreal-estate-finance

The debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) measures:

Q19Mediumreal-estate-finance

An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) with a 5/1 structure means:

Q20Hardproperty-valuation

The gross rent multiplier (GRM) is calculated as:

Contracts and Transactions

Covers purchase agreements, agency relationships, closing processes, and legal requirements.

Q21Easyreal-estate-law

For a real estate contract to be valid, it must include:

Q22Easyresidential-sales

Earnest money is best described as:

Q23Easyresidential-sales

A buyer's agent has a fiduciary duty to:

Q24Mediumresidential-sales

A contingency in a purchase contract allows the buyer to:

Q25Mediumreal-estate-law

The Statute of Frauds requires that real estate contracts be:

Q26Mediumresidential-sales

At closing, the buyer's closing costs typically include all of the following EXCEPT:

Q27Mediumresidential-sales

A seller's disclosure statement is required in most states to:

Q28Hardresidential-sales

A counteroffer:

Q29Hardresidential-sales

Escrow in a real estate transaction refers to:

Q30Hardreal-estate-investing

A 1031 exchange allows an investor to:

Investment Analysis

Covers cap rates, cash-on-cash return, ROI calculations, and investment strategy.

Q31Easyreal-estate-investing

A property has NOI of $40,000 and was purchased for $500,000. What is the cap rate?

Q32Easyreal-estate-investing

Cash-on-cash return measures:

Q33Mediumreal-estate-investing

A property generates $120,000 gross income with a 10% vacancy rate and $40,000 operating expenses. What is the NOI?

Q34Easyreal-estate-investing

Leverage in real estate investing refers to:

Q35Mediumreal-estate-investing

A rental property purchased for $200,000 has $15,000 annual cash flow after all expenses and debt service. The cash-on-cash return, assuming a $50,000 down payment, is:

Q36Mediumreal-estate-investing

Vacancy rate of 5% on a 20-unit apartment building with $1,000/month rent per unit means annual vacancy loss is:

Q37Hardreal-estate-investing

The internal rate of return (IRR) on a real estate investment:

Q38Hardreal-estate-investing

A property with a 6% cap rate in a market where interest rates are 5% has:

Q39Hardreal-estate-investing

Depreciation for residential rental property is calculated over:

Q40Hardreal-estate-investing

A property's break-even ratio is 85%. This means:

Scoring Guide

Total possible: 40

Excellent36-40: Excellent — you have strong mastery of real estate concepts
Good28-35: Good — solid foundation with some gaps to address
Needs WorkBelow 28: Needs work — review the topics where you struggled

Study Recommendations

  • Use state-specific practice tests to prepare for the licensing exam — terminology and regulations vary by state
  • Build a pro forma spreadsheet for a real property listing and practice calculating NOI, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return
  • Create flashcards for legal terms — property law uses archaic terminology that requires memorization
  • Understand the math behind mortgage amortization by building your own amortization table in a spreadsheet
  • Study real transaction documents (purchase agreements, closing statements) to connect concepts to practice
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