This course provides as introduction to real estate with a focus on investment and financing issues. Project evaluations, financing strategies, investment decision making and capital markets are covered. No prior knowledge of the industry is required, but students are expected to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of real estate markets. Classes are conducted in a standard lecture format with discussion required. The course contains cases that help students evaluate the impact of more complex financing and capital market tools used in real estate. Lecture with discussion required. This will include Time Value of Money, Pro Formas (in Excel), basic models, and discounted cash flow analysis.
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