Principles of Real Estate Investments

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    An introduction to real estate investment: legal concepts
    Financing: notes and mortgages
    The interest factor in financing
    Fixed rate mortgage loans
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Adjustable rate mortgages
    Residential financial analysis
    Single family housing: pricing, investment, and tax considerations
    Underwriting and financing residential properties
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Introduction to income-producing properties: leases, rents, and the market for space
    Valuation of income properties: appraisal and the market for capital
    Investment analysis and taxation of income properties
    Financial leverage and financing alternatives
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Risk analysis
    Disposition and renovation of income properties
    Financing corporate real estate
    Financing project development
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Financing land development projects
    Joint ventures, syndications, and partnerships
    The secondary mortgage market: pass-through securities
    The secondary mortgage market: cmos and derivative securities
    Real estate investment trusts -reits-
    Real estate investment performance and portfolio considerations.