Brief Introduction
This course presents a toolkit for maximizing investment returnsCourse Summary
This course covers the fundamentals of real estate finance and investment, including property valuation, capital markets, and risk analysis.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to analyze real estate investments using financial tools and techniques.
- Understand the role of debt and equity in real estate finance.
- Explore real-world case studies and examples to apply your knowledge.
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand how to analyze real estate investments using financial tools and techniques.
- Be familiar with the role of debt and equity in real estate finance.
- Be able to apply your knowledge to real-world case studies and examples.
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of finance and accounting
- Familiarity with real estate industry terminology
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Real-world case studies
- Interactive exercises
Similar Courses
- Real Estate Investment: Opportunities and Risks
- Real Estate Finance and Investment
- Real Estate Economics and Finance
Related Education Paths
- Harvard Extension School's Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Investment
- Harvard Graduate School of Design's Master in Real Estate Development
- Harvard Business School's MBA in Real Estate
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Description
Course description
This course presents a toolkit for maximizing investment returns. Students closely examine the four sources of real estate returns (cash flow, appreciation, loan amortization, and tax advantages) which have an impact on their investment strategy. They develop an investment scorecard for scrutinizing new investment opportunities. They practice a rigorous, rational approach to deciding when to hold, sell, refinance, or renovate a property. They study strategies for raising capital from investors and work through examples of successful partnership structures. Finally, students learn how to efficiently manage a growing portfolio of cash-flowing assets.