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Real Estate Financial Modeling Accelerator (Updated May 2026)

Before launching the Accelerator program, Michael and I received countless emails requesting a more structured, step-by-step real estate financial modeling training program. Over the years, we've covered hundreds of real estate modeling…
Sources and Uses
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Construction Draw and Interest Calculation Model (Updated Feb 2024)

I originally uploaded this equity/construction loan draw and interest calculation tool to our library of real estate financial analysis models in 2016. Over the years, I've continued to update it as suggestions, comments, and requests…
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Real Estate Sources and Uses of Capital Module (Updated Feb 2024)

An important component in any acquisition, development, and value-add model is the Sources and Uses of Capital section. Of course, how the sources and uses are modeled and how those cash flows are visualized will vary from one model to the next.…
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Real Estate Development Tracker (Updated Feb 2024)

One of the many challenges of both analyzing real estate development deals and managing development projects is understanding and tracking the numerous differing but intertwining work streams. The more a development team takes the time…
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Reseña del Libro: The Snowball – Warren Buffett y el Negocio de la Vida

“La Bola de Nieve: Warren Buffett y el Negocio de la Vida” ofrece una mirada sin precedentes a la vida y filosofía de inversión de Warren Buffett, uno de los inversores más respetados y exitosos del mundo. Escrito por Alice Schroeder,…
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Reseña del libro: Shoe Dog – Una memoria por el creador de Nike

Durante un reciente viaje en coche de 12 horas, me encontré sumergido en el mundo de Phil Knight, fundador de Nike, a través de su audiolibro autobiográfico: “Shoe Dog”. A medida que avanzaban los kilómetros, me inspiró la persistencia…
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Atajos Indispensables para Moverse Rápidamente en Excel

Cuanto más tiempo pasas modelando bienes raíces en Excel, más importantes se vuelven los atajos en Excel. En parte se trata de velocidad: usar atajos de teclado es mucho más rápido que usar el ratón. ¡Pero también se trata de impresionar…
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Hotel Development Model (Updated February 2024)

Excited to share the new A.CRE Hotel Development Model with everyone. As evidenced by the numerous requests we have gotten for this over the years, this model is long overdue so I'm quite happy to get it out there finally. At the core, the…
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Enriquece tu Trayectoria Inmobiliaria: Accede a Nuestro Calendario de Eventos en América Latina

Adentrarse en el extenso mundo de los bienes raíces requiere no solo una sólida comprensión del mercado, sino también una constante actualización y aprendizaje. Si algo es cierto, tras culminar nuestro programa de “Acelerador de Modelos…
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RV Park Development Model (Initial Release)

Created to underwrite one of my projects, RV@Olympic, the RV Park Development Model is something I built and have been working with frequently over the past year. What’s especially unique about this model is that the template you are getting…
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Strategy Discussion and Full Model Walkthrough of RV@Olympic | S4E9

In this episode of the A.CRE Audio series, Michael walks Spencer and Sam through the RV park development model used to analyze Michael's current project with Firm Ridge, RV@Olympic, spotlighted in episode 8. Michael also shares additional insights…
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Building a Winning CRE Strategy & Team | S4E8

In this episode of the A.CRE Audio series, Sam, Michael, and Spencer talk about the role that a CRE team plays in different real estate strategies. Michael's current work at Firm Ridge lays the foundation for the conversation and allows Michael…
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RV@Olympic – A Firm Ridge Development | S4E7

In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, led by Michael, who is working on an RV Park development with Firm Ridge, the guys talk about the burgeoning RV park market. RV parks can serve as a good investment opportunity, as they are flexible,…
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Team Spotlight Edition: Business & Marketing Strategy with Sam Carlson | S4E6

In this special intermission episode of the A.CRE Audio series, Sam Carlson, a member of the A.CRE team, takes center stage as he shares insights into his background and the role he plays within the A.CRE. Sam also discusses his approach to…
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The Sixth Sense of Real Estate: An Intro to Super Forecasting | S4E5

In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Spencer, Sam, and Michael explore the concept of "super forecasting," featured in the book "Superforecasting" by Philip Tetlock and Dan Gardner. The guys discuss the skills of super forecasters, people…
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How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Commercial Real Estate – The Good & Bad | S4E4

In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, the team explores the impact of artificial intelligence and commercial real estate. While the last episode talked about AI in general, this episode discusses how it applies to CRE. This episode explores…