Real Estate Investment
Example Course Schedule
A 16-week schedule covering all core real estate investment topics — chapters, quizzes, assignments, and exams.
45
Chapters
8
Assignments
3
Exams
Wk01
Real Estate Value Drivers
- What is Value?
- Attributes of Real Estate Value
- Market Analysis
Quiz · 30 pts
Wk02
Real Estate Economics
- Introduction to Markets
- Real Estate Economics
- Use, Investment & Development
- Urban Economics
Quiz · 30 pts
Wk03
Real Estate Law
- Legal Aspects of Real Estate
- Ownership Limitations
- Deeds
- Vesting
Quiz · 30 pts
Wk04
Advanced Time Value of Money
- Time Value of Money
- DCF & Annuities
- Capital Budgeting (IRR, NPV & Payback)
Assignment: TVM Investment Analysis 📐 · 50 ptsQuiz · 30 pts
Wk05
Appraisal Foundations
- What is Good Appraisal?
- Evolution of Appraisal
- Sales Comparison Approach
- Cost Approach
Assignment: Comparable Sales Analysis 🏢 · 50 ptsQuiz · 30 pts
Wk06
Exam 1 · 100 pts
Wk07
Appraisal Methods & Debt Structures
- Income Approach
- Combining Approaches for Developments
- Capital Structure
- Why Use Debt to Finance Real Estate
Assignment: Income Property Valuation 📊 · 50 ptsQuiz · 30 pts
Wk08
Debt Markets
- Mortgage Fundamentals
- Commercial Debt Markets
Quiz · 30 pts
Wk09
Investing in Commercial Real Estate
- The Investment Process
- The Professional Investor Tool Kit
- Basic Real Estate DCF
Assignment: Commercial Acquisition Underwriting 🔑 · 50 ptsQuiz · 30 pts
Wk10
The Investment Industry & Advanced Analysis
- The Investor Ecosystem
- The 4 Quadrants of Investing
- Understanding Commercial Leases
- Modeling Leases with DCF
- Modeling Real Estate Taxes
Assignment: Multi-Tenant Lease Model 📋 · 50 ptsQuiz · 30 pts
Wk11
Exam 2 · 100 pts
Wk12
Making Investment Decisions
- Evaluating Risk in Real Estate
- Sensitivity Analysis
- Scenario Analysis
Assignment: Investment Decision Analysis 🎯 · 50 ptsQuiz · 30 pts
Wk13
Investing in REITs
- REIT Characteristics
- Creating Value Through Management
- REIT Evaluation & Valuation
Assignment: REIT Analysis 📈 · 50 ptsQuiz · 30 pts
Wk14
Real Estate Development
- Introduction to Development
- The Development Process
- Development Proforma
Assignment: Development Proforma 🏗️ · 50 ptsQuiz · 30 pts
Wk15
Sustainability & Excel for Real Estate
- Sustainability Strategy
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Essential Excel Skills
- Intermediate Excel Skills
Quiz · 30 pts
Wk16
Final Exam · 150 pts