Course Description
This intensive 5-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to real estate financial modeling. Participants will learn to build sophisticated models for property acquisitions, development projects, and portfolio analysis using industry-standard techniques and best practices. The course covers key concepts in real estate finance, Excel modeling skills, and practical applications for various property types and investment strategies.
Learning Objectives
- Develop proficiency in building complex real estate financial models using Excel
- Understand key financial metrics and valuation techniques used in real estate investment analysis
- Learn to model various property types, including multifamily, office, retail, and industrial
- Gain practical skills in sensitivity analysis, scenario modeling, and risk assessment
- Master advanced techniques for modeling development projects and joint venture structures
Course Modules
Day 1: Foundations of Real Estate Financial Modeling
- Introduction to real estate finance and investment analysis
- Excel modeling best practices and essential functions
- Building a basic property-level cash flow model
- Key financial metrics: NOI, Cap Rate, Cash-on-Cash Return, IRR
Day 2: Acquisition Modeling
- Developing a comprehensive acquisition model
- Modeling complex rent rolls and lease structures
- Incorporating financing assumptions and debt schedules
- Sensitivity analysis and scenario modeling techniques
Day 3: Development Modeling
- Creating a dynamic development pro forma
- Modeling construction costs, timelines, and lease-up assumptions
- Incorporating development fees and promote structures
- Residual land value analysis and feasibility studies
Day 4: Portfolio and Fund Modeling
- Building a multi-property portfolio model
- Modeling fund-level cash flows and waterfalls
- Incorporating asset management and disposition assumptions
- Advanced techniques for returns analysis and benchmarking
Day 5: Advanced Topics and Case Studies
- Modeling joint venture structures and promote calculations
- Monte Carlo simulation for risk analysis
- Real-world case studies and model troubleshooting
- Best practices for model auditing and quality control
Practical Wins for Participants
- Ability to build institutional-quality financial models for various real estate investment scenarios
- Enhanced decision-making skills for evaluating and structuring real estate investments
- Improved efficiency and accuracy in financial analysis and reporting
- Valuable skills applicable to roles in real estate investment, development, and asset management
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
