Real Estate Financing and Investment ON DEMAND

Overview

This course covers both financing and investing in real estate. The first section deals with two major aspects of real estate financing: (1) financial instruments and (2) the means of financing. It examines the financial side of the lending process. The second section deals with investing in real estate. Topics include: the advantages and pitfalls of real estate investing, how to value an income-producing property, how to use leverage and increase return, and buying a home.

Highlights

Real Estate Financing. Housing The Cost of Shelter. Investing in Real Estate.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs, auditors, consultants, real estate investors, and financial and managerial professionals.

Objectives

Recognize elements of the loan process. Identify transactions covered and disclosures required by the lending laws. Identify agencies involved in the mortgage market. Recognize the classification and uses of different mortgage types. Identify the benefits and disadvantages of buying vs. renting. Identify factors of the real estate purchase price and different loan types. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of real estate investing. Recognize the characteristics of REIT’s. Identify ways to calculate returns for real estate investment.

Preparation

None.

Notice

None.