In this case, is the word lease synonymous with rent?

In my head, this is synonymous with owning a low cost index fund.

Some might argue that appreciation is synonymous with speculation - all depends on your market and risk tolerance. 

I wouldn't spend money on the RE agent course to learn about investing as the two are not synonymous.

Note: The term HOA (Homeowner's association) is synonymous with COA (condo owner's association) in this context.

Isn't portfolio lending technically a synonym for "commercial loans"? 

If the prior company is out of business you may be either S-O-L (an multi-industry term), or...You could go back to the prior insurance company, identified on the recorded transfer deed, and ask them to insure your transaction, or...Thanks Rick Harmon - when you say "company" is that synonymous with 'agency'?

There is typically no escrow like you find in real property so again it can be a little different.As with all of this, if you are the point where you need contract information that is synonymous with getting a qualified and experienced attorney dealing with notes in your rolodex.

(In our area "rental" homes is synonymous with "run-down").

:) Synonymous names of large math companies would be some funny inside jokes one could use on their own holding companies.