Here’s a comprehensive list into categories for better clarity:
💰 Financial & Investment Terms
Acronym Meaning
ARV - After Repair Value
MAO - Maximum Allowable Offer
EMD - Earnest Money Deposit
LTV - Loan to Value
ROI - Return on Investment
MOF - Margin of Finance
CAP - Capitalization Rate
NOI - Net Operating Income
DSCR - Debt Service Coverage Ratio
PITI - Principal, Interest, Taxes, Insurance
COC - Cash on Cash Return
TVM - Time Value of Money
IRR - Internal Rate of Return
FMV - Fair Market Value
HML - Hard Money Lender
POF - Proof of Funds
CMA - Comparative Market Analysis
BPO - Broker Price Opinion
🧾 Property & Deal Structure Terms
Acronym Meaning
FSBO - For Sale By Owner
MLS - Multiple Listing Service
REO - Real Estate Owned (bank-owned foreclosure)
BRRRR - Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat
PMI - Private Mortgage Insurance
ARM - Adjustable Rate Mortgage
HVAC - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
COC - Cash-on-Cash Return
SFR - Single Family Residence
MFR - Multi-Family Residence
ADU - Accessory Dwelling Unit.
🔄 Deal Types & Acquisition Terms
Acronym Meaning
LOI - Letter of Intent
PSA - Purchase and Sale Agreement
COE - Close of Escrow
TOS - Terms of Sale
D4D - Driving for Dollars
VAs - Virtual Assistants
CRM - Customer Relationship Management (System)
ROFR - Right of First Refusal
JVP - Joint Venture Partner
📊 Marketing & Lead Generation
Acronym Meaning
PPC - Pay Per Click
SEO - Search Engine Optimization
KPIs - Key Performance Indicators
SMS - Short Message Service (text blasting)
CPA - Cost Per Acquisition
ROI - Return on Investment
DM - Direct Mail
🧠 Seller/Buyer Profiles & Common Lists
Acronym Meaning
NOD - Notice of Default
NTS - Notice of Trustee Sale
LIS PENDENS -
Legal Notice of Lawsuit Pending (often pre-foreclosure)
HOA - Homeowners Association
HOF - Homeowner Facing Foreclosure
ZV - Zombie Vacant Property
TBD - To Be Determined (used for exit strategy or financing)