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Real Estate Analyst

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Whether you’re looking to go into commercial or private equity real estate, our real estate financial modeling course will help you succeed.

Deep dive into traditional real estate investments, and master the skills needed to complete a comprehensive REIT valuation model based on real company data.

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Whether you’re looking to go into commercial or private equity real estate, our real estate financial modeling course will help you succeed.

Deep dive into traditional real estate investments, and master the skills needed to complete a comprehensive REIT valuation model based on real company data.

Buy 2, Get 40% Off!
Use coupon 2MD4LESS - see courses

£339 (Inc Tax)

Add to Cart

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee T&C apply

3000+ students enrolled

The Real Estate Analyst includes

Real Estate Investing

4.1 STARS

About

Master the skills needed to analyze and interpret market data to inform investment decisions. Get an overview of the capital structures, calculation, and comparison cap rates and a comprehensive cash flow model for a real estate transaction from purchase to sale.

Completion time

4 Hours

Level

Skills Certificate

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Completion time

4 Hours

Level

Skills Certificate

Module

Video Minutes

Excel Exercises

Real Estate Forecasting

Video minutes30

Excel Exercises6

Introduction to Real Estate
Measuring Real Estate
Lease Types
- Pro rata calculations
- Base year stop
The Cash Flow Statement
Rental Revenues
- Gross versus Net
- Modeling revenues from different types of assets
- Renewal probability
Additional Income
- Percentage Rent
Operating expenditures
Capital Expenditures
Income Taxes

Real Estate Financing

Video minutes22

Excel Exercises4

Overview of the capital structures
Debt
- Loan sizing (LTV and LTC)
- Amortizing loans with balloons
- Mezzanine
Equity
- Preferred vs common
- GPs and LPs
- Promoted interest
Equity Waterfalls

Cap Rates and Other Metrics

Video minutes12

Excel Exercises2

Calculation and comparison cap rates
IRR, Cash on Cash Yield, Breakeven, Multiple of Money

Real Estate Case Study Model

Video minutes74

Excel Exercises10

Going in and Exit Cap Rates
Financing sources and uses
Differing Lease types and pro rata calculations
Rental revenues and adjustments
Operating expenditures and reimbursements
Capex, Tis, Reserves, Lease commission
Unlevered and levered cash flows
Return metrics

Real Estate (REIT) Modeling and Valuation

4.1 STARS

About

Get to grips with real estate modeling and valuation in full. Bridge the gap between your existing accounting knowledge and learn what REITs are, how to analyze them, and how to value them with our online real estate investing course. Master the critical skills needed to complete a comprehensive REIT valuation model based on real company data.

Completion time

6.5 Hours

Level

Skills Certificate

About

Completion time

6.5 Hours

Level

Skills Certificate

Module

Video Minutes

Excel Exercises

Introduction to REITs

Video minutes10

Excel Exercises0

What is a REIT?
How a REIT is structured
Presentation in the financials
How REITs grow

FFO and AFFO

Video minutes15

Excel Exercises3

Defining and calculating Funds from Operations (FFO)
Defining and calculating Adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO)
Understanding straight-line leases

US GAAP vs IFRS

Video minutes3

Excel Exercises0

Summary of IFRS 40
FFO and AFFO for non-US REITs
Impact on valuation

Cap Rates

Video minutes14

Excel Exercises2

Calculating NOI
How leases and property types affect cap rate
Applying the analysis to investments

Building a REIT Operating Model

Video minutes63

Excel Exercises13

Preparing the supplemental calculations of Revenues & Costs
Preparing fixed assets calculations of Property Acquisitions, Property Development/Redevelopment, Asset Disposals
Calculating Dividends using FFO
Calculating Equity Investments and NCI
Preparing the Income Statement
Preparing the Balance Sheet
Preparing the Cash Flow Statement
Calculating the Debt and Equity needed to fund future growth

REIT Valuation

Video minutes32

Excel Exercises2

How valuing REITs differs from traditional corporates
Valuation using NAV, trading and transaction comparables, and DCF
Calculating cost of capital for a REIT

Comprehensive REIT Valuation Model - NAV

Video minutes14

Excel Exercises4

Calculating fully diluted shares
Calculating the operating assets with capitalized income
Calculating equity investments and other operating, non-real-estate assets
Calculating liabilities and other claims on assets

Comprehensive REIT Valuation Model - DCF

Video minutes30

Excel Exercises7

Calculating WACC
Calculating PV of FCF
Determining dilution from future equity issuances
Calculating terminal valuing using multiples and perpetuity method
Running sensitivities

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Our exams are similar to assessments at the top firms. This means they are going to challenge you. Our online courses will teach you everything you need to know to succeed.
The Real Estate Analyst course is made up of 2 skills certificates. Pass each one to unlock your micro-degree. Certification can easily be added to LinkedIn, demonstrating your achievement which will be recognized by the most prestigious firms on Wall Street.

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THIS MICRO-DEGREE HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY

Colin Evans

Managing Director at J.P. Morgan

Colin Evans is a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan and leads the financial institutions coverage team globally for Corporate Banking

Dr. Bridget Lyons

Professor of Finance

Professor of Finance at the Jack Welch College of Business at Sacred Heart University and Associate Instructor

Chris Bishko

CFO

CFO with over 25 years experience as an operator, investor and investment banker in technology and financial services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What tech do I need?

Access your course across desktop, laptop, tablet or phone; either via our web portal or the dedicated mobile app. While we have optimized our video quality and size, we recommend a broadband connection to enable uninterrupted video playback. A PDF reader and spreadsheet application are required to open the supporting resources.

Is it right for me?

The Real Estate Analyst is perfect for those with basic modeling, valuation, and excel skills who want to break into the commercial real estate industry, prepare for interviews or an internship or come up the curve quickly in preparation for a new role in commercial real estate, private equity, or investment banking.

Are Financial Edge's courses credible?

The 4 leading investment banks, as rated by the FT, hire us to train their incoming analysts. If you are looking to join the best analysts in the world, why not challenge yourself with the same content and certification with the same Wall Street instructors ready to answer your questions.

Will this course help me land a job as a real estate analyst?

Absolutely. Develop the practical skills needed to impress at interviews, whether you’re looking to break into the industry or change roles within your firm.

How long do I have to complete the Real Estate Analyst course?

We offer lifetime access on all online courses! Fit studying around your schedule. Learn at your own pace with on-demand videos, practical examples to download, and expert instructor support.

Are there any hidden costs?

No. Everything you need to earn your micro-degree is included, from instructor-led videos and Excel exercises to the exam.

What is CPD?

All Financial Edge online courses are CPD accredited. CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development and makes demonstrating your commitment to learning easy. Your institution or accrediting body may track CDP points through activities, units or hours. Check with the relevant party to find out how you should be monitoring your progress.