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Real Estate Investment

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This course explores the techniques of real estate investment analysis, including financing, taxes, and decision-making criteria in today's real estate investment environment.

This undergraduate-level course is 5 This course is available to take individually or To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Representative.

Course details:

Credits: 3
Continuing education units: XX
Professional development units: XX
Duration: 5

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    Real Estate Fundamentals

    • Compare the forms of ownership of real estate.
    • Describe the impact of supply and demand on the value of real estate.
    • Describe the relationship between the real estate market and the economy.
    • Distinguish among different types of real estate.
    • Differentiate between real and financial assets.

    Planning & Development Considerations

    • Compare and contrast community and investor land use planning.
    • Examine the six stages of the real estate development processes.
    • Apply the concept of time value of money to the valuation of real estate.
    • Explain how to conduct market and feasibility analyses utilizing various resources.
    • Explain the factors that impact real estate pricing.

    Investment & Valuation Considerations

    • Prepare an estimate of value using the income valuation approach.
    • Compare the three valuation approaches.
    • Determine the impact of taxation on value and return on investment.
    • Determine the impact of risk upon value.
    • Use the Internet and other resources to assess socio-economic and real estate factors that impact risk and return.
    • Explain the steps that professional appraisers utilize for valuation of real estate.

    Financial & Legal Considerations

    • Compare and contrast the contracts involved in real estate management and leasing.
    • Identify the legal elements of mortgages and financial documentation.
    • Compare the advantages and disadvantages of adjustable rate and fixed rate residential mortgages.
    • Classify the various forms of commercial real estate financing and their applications.

    Marketing & Management of Real Estate

    • Describe the role of brokerage in real estate transactions.
    • Assess the role of real estate in an overall investment portfolio.
    • Explain the impact of global economic issues on real estate values.
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