About Course

Real Estate Investment and Financing Training

Category: Accounting and Finance Training

Overview

The Expedition

About the Program

Real Estate Investment and Financing Training equips investors, developers, and finance professionals with the knowledge and tools to evaluate property opportunities and structure effective financing strategies. The program covers market analysis, property valuation, investment returns, financial modeling, and innovative financing options such as REITs, debt structuring, and public-private partnerships. Delivered in classroom, virtual, and blended formats, participants engage in practical exercises and case studies. Participants earn certification, validating their expertise in real estate investment and financing.

Course Objectives

By the end of this Real Estate Investment and Financing Training course, participants will be able to:

Analyze the fundamentals of real estate markets and investment structures
Evaluate real estate projects using financial metrics and risk models
Understand the legal and financial frameworks governing real estate finance
Identify and structure appropriate financing instruments for real estate ventures
Apply practical models to assess cash flows, returns, and capital structuring

Target Audience

Real estate developers and investors
Property managers and valuers
Financial analysts and investment officers
Bankers and credit officers in real estate finance
Urban planners and infrastructure professionals

Training Duration

Classroom: 5 Days

Online: 7 Days

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Real Estate Investment

Overview of real estate as an asset class
Key stakeholders in real estate development and finance
Real estate cycles and macroeconomic drivers
Types of real estate investments (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.)

Module 2: Market Analysis and Project Feasibility

Conducting location and market feasibility studies
Demand and supply analysis
Evaluating development potential
Zoning, permits, and regulatory considerations

Module 3: Financial Analysis of Real Estate Projects

Real estate cash flow modeling
Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
Cap rate, Gross and Net Rental Yields
Sensitivity and scenario analysis

Module 4: Property Valuation Techniques

Income, cost, and sales comparison approaches
Discounted cash flow (DCF) in real estate
Real estate appraisal process and standards
Role of valuers and valuation reports

Module 5: Financing Options and Strategies

Sources of real estate finance (equity, debt, mezzanine, etc.)
Structuring joint ventures and partnerships
Bank financing and loan structuring
Mortgage-backed securities and REITs
PPPs and innovative financing mechanisms

Module 6: Risk Management in Real Estate Investments

Identifying and categorizing investment risks
Legal, market, and construction risks
Risk mitigation strategies
Insurance and contractual risk sharing

Module 7: Legal and Regulatory Considerations

Property law basics and ownership structures
Land acquisition and title issues
Compliance, taxation, and transaction documentation
Cross-border investment considerations

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.