Real Estate Finance

Catalog description

The course is designed for undergraduate students with a strong interest in real estate capital markets. Its target audience is students interested in Real Estate, but the course is also open to finance-oriented students who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of real estate investment analysis. The course addresses public and private providers of real estate debt and equity capital and how this capital is channeled into commercial real estate. An introduction to the real estate investment market with descriptions of different types of ownership, financing, and income tax laws. This course provides analysis of the various types of real estate investments and how to put those concepts into practical use. The purpose of this course is to prepare the student for employment or interacting with the mortgage and real estate industry. This course will help students develop the understanding and skills necessary to become successful real estate practitioners and or investors. Investment Principles are not just about textbook learning: it challenges students to use their critical/creative skills in all aspects of the Real Estate Industry, not just those covered in this course.