Become a Real Estate Financial Modeling Pro in Just Weeks and With Zero Guesswork

Model Your Own Deals, Land The Job, or Get an Early Promotion

A.CRE Accelerator 2.0

Same Proven Curriculum | New Specialty Endorsements | Easier-to-Use Platform

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Intuitive, Case-Based Program
Accelerate your knowledge and avoid information overload. The Accelerator’s case-based program breaks modeling down to basic building blocks so you gain the knowledge and experience you need, without information you don’t.
From Unqualified to Deal-Ready
Get laser-focused results through practice. The Accelerator’s curated curriculum leans on real-life situations so you can put your skills to the test, taking you from unqualified to experienced in weeks.
Personalized Training from Seasoned Pros
Ask questions and get personalized support from CRE pros who have underwritten over $32 billion of institutional-quality real estate. Whether your question is directly related to course content or not, get your questions answered by practicing real estate pros.

What’s Not Taught In School, Not Learned On The Job, And Impossible To Pick Up On The Fly

Here’s Who The Accelerator Helps:

The Young Professional
The Accelerator is used by top global real estate companies and elite universities to train the next generation of CRE professionals. If you’re looking to stand out, to make your resume instantly command attention, the Accelerator will give you that advantage. Get the skills, so you can get the job.
The "Career Pivotor"
If your career needs momentum or your next position demands a new level of expertise, the Accelerator fills in the gaps you need to get ahead. Gain the skills to Accelerate your career.
The Real Estate Entrepreneur
If you’re seeking to set yourself apart, impress lenders and investors, and avoid naive mistakes, the Accelerator is for you. Side step potentially catastrophic errors and increase the financial reward that comes from closing better deals.

Accelerate Your Career

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Accelerator Core Curriculum

On-demand curriculum, curated to present the right information in the right order

Although this content is presented on-demand with one year of access, you’ll get maximum benefit by completing it in 8-12 weeks

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ACCELERATOR PRICING

ACCELERATOR CORE
$597

Payment Plan Option Available
17 case-based real estate modeling courses
On-Demand Video + Case Studies
Active student-instructor Q&A
One year access to all program materials
Endorsement: Mastering MS Excel
Five Additional Endorsements:

1. Advanced Waterfall Modeling
2. Advanced Development Cash Flows
3. Advanced Property and Portfolio
4. Advanced Real Estate Debt
5. Career Advancement in Real Estate
Add 28, ready-to-use, institutional-quality real estate financial models to your personal library ($599 value)
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ACCELERATOR ADVANCED
$997

Payment Plan Option Available
17 case-based real estate modeling courses
On-Demand Video + Case Studies
Active student-instructor Q&A
One year access to all program materials
Endorsement: Mastering MS Excel
Five Additional Endorsements:

1. Advanced Waterfall Modeling
2. Advanced Development Cash Flows
3. Advanced Property and Portfolio
4. Advanced Real Estate Debt
5. Career Advancement in Real Estate
Add 28, ready-to-use, institutional-quality real estate financial models to your personal library ($599 value)
Enroll Now

ADVANCED PLUS+
$1297

Payment Plan Option Available
17 case-based real estate modeling courses
On-Demand Video + Case Studies
Active student-instructor Q&A
One year access to all program materials
Endorsement: Mastering MS Excel
Five Additional Endorsements:

1. Advanced Waterfall Modeling
2. Advanced Development Cash Flows
3. Advanced Property and Portfolio
4. Advanced Real Estate Debt
5. Career Advancement in Real Estate
Add 28, ready-to-use, institutional-quality real estate financial models to your personal library ($599 value)
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New specialty endorsements

In addition to the Core Curriculum, we now offer six specialty endorsement curricula for those seeking advanced levels of proficiency in common industry niches. Upon completion of an endorsement, Accelerator members receive an Endorsement Certificate.

*Mastering MS Excel included in Accelerator Core membership. All other Endorsements included in Accelerator Advanced membership.

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Accelerator Instructors

Learn from deal-seasoned CRE professionals

Spencer Burton

Spencer has over 20 years of residential and commercial real estate experience. In the last five years alone, Spencer has modeled over 500 institutional CRE investments (debt, acquisition, and development) valued over $20 billion. He is currently the Head of Investments for an institutionally-backed real estate private equity firm.

Spencer holds a Bachelors from Florida State University and a Masters in Real Estate from Cornell University.

Michael Belasco

Michael has spent a decade managing, consulting, and working in various capacities on more than $8 billion worth of real estate opportunities. Most recently, he worked at Hines managing large-scale development projects in San Francisco. Currently, Michael makes opportunistic and value add private investments in commercial real estate.

Michael has both an MBA and Master in Real Estate with a concentration in Real Estate Finance from Cornell University.

Spencer and Michael started Adventures in CRE in their first year of graduate school. Since that time, the two have contributed over 350 in-depth articles on real estate financial modeling, careers, and education options; built and shared over 60 institutional-quality real estate financials models; developed an extensive glossary of real estate terms; recorded over 125 tutorial videos and developed the most comprehensive real estate financial modeling training program available.

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What they’re saying about the Accelerator and A.CRE

276% Average Increase

Upon completion of the Accelerator, graduates are encouraged to rate their experience and offer feedback. When asked to rate their improved proficiency in real estate financial modeling, over 400 graduates voluntarily reported:

Avg. starting proficiency of 3… Avg. ending proficiency of 8.

“I am CERTAIN that the Accelerator has given me the tools and information necessary for my transition into commercial real estate. Your hard work has positively impacted my life and the lives of others. Keep up the great work!”

Leonard A.

“Really blown away at the precision and expertise. Issues were addressed within minutes and the materials worked seamlessly.”

Steve C.

“This was a fantastic and thorough course. I feel like I got what I paid for. Practical knowledge, and great teachers.”

Wesley D.

“Thanks for your knowledge! I can sense your passion for the business, and it’s helped me a ton with analyzing land deals/new development projects.”

Brian J.

“This program was a lot of fun. The case study approach felt like I was actually working at a REPE or dev shop. And of course, Spencer and Michael explained every concept clearly and effectively — anything from Excel shortcuts to complex topics like equity waterfalls and debt. I’ll review certain sections a second time and recreate the models just for fun (and for extra practice) in the near future!”

Marion D.

“I prefer to learn things in a step by step manner, starting with the basics and building upon them. That is exactly what the Accelerator was able to do for me; it broke down each of the concepts in a digestible way and challenged me to apply them in the case study examples. I am starting an Analyst position at a REPE firm in January 2020 and the Accelerator not only gave me the modeling confidence to land the job but it put me in a position to hit the ground running on day one and model with confidence.”

Louis P.

“Best online course I’ve had so far – lecturer explained concepts in great detail and in a step-by-step manner, catering to an audience who may have no previous industry knowledge.”

Javier G.

“A great challenge. Real applicable concepts and with great examples.”

Dusty N.

“Valuable, extremely relevant to my career path, enjoyable, fun. This course was key in helping me ace my technical interview and land the job I wanted.”

Tai P.

“I am a fan of your Adventures in CRE. It’s a great resource and your Acquisitions model is the best I have found. I’ve used it to underwrite a large number of properties and close a few neighborhood apartment deals. So thank you!”

Nicholas E.

“Unbelievable. 10/10 would and have recommended”

Matt S.

“Thanks for all you have done on A.CRE. It has been a great resource for me. I work for a relatively small investment/management company which means I have had to do a lot of self teaching. Your website has been instrumental in my learning process.”

Jon S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much time commitment should I plan for?

To complete the 17 courses in the core curriculum, you should expect to commit approximately 100 hours, depending on your current proficiency. Some courses are less intense than others, but most students spend 4-8 hours to complete each course.

The core curriculum was originally designed to be taken over an 8 – 12-week period, however you’re welcome to take the Accelerator at your own pace. Some may prefer to go full-time and complete the program in two weeks, while others may go slower and complete the program in a year. So don’t feel pressured to go any faster or slower than your time and ability permits.

Are all course materials and Excel models available after I complete the program?

You have access to all Accelerator content for one year. In other words, at anytime after you finish the program, you’ll be able to log back in and re-watch the videos, re-read the lectures, view the cases, download the Excel files, etc for up to a year from when you originally registered.

What kind of support is there in addition to the video tutorials and supplemental downloads?

Each course comes with its own instructor-student Q&A section. In these Q&A sections, Accelerator members ask course instructors, Spencer and Michael, questions related to the course content.

Are courses taught live or recorded?

These courses are on-demand, with pre-recorded video and audio lectures and accompanying Excel, Word, and PDF files. The student-instructor forums are actively monitored and questions answered by the A.CRE team.

What software and operating system do I need?

Microsoft Excel 2013 or later.

Software that can read PDF files (Abode, PDFSam, etc.).

The Accelerator can be taken on either a PC or Mac. But keep in mind that we teach using a Windows PC. So guidance on keyboard shortcuts will not be compatible with Excel for Mac although the formulas will be the same.

Is the Accelerator accessible on my mobile phone or tablet?

The Accelerator learning platform is compatible with all screen sizes. However, you may not be able to work on the Excel files unless you are on a desktop or laptop.

I’m worried that I am not adequately up to speed in Microsoft Excel, is this a problem?

All people enrolled should have a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel. That said, a Specialty Endorsement “Mastering MS Excel for Real Estate” is included in your curriculum. A very basic understanding should be sufficient as we walk you through a lot of the details step-by-step, keystroke by keystroke.

What if a topic is not covered in the core Accelerator curriculum?

While the Accelerator curriculum is comprehensive, no curriculum can get to it all. This was the primary driver to adding Specialty Endorsements. Over 3 years we answered thousands of questions, created advanced learning tutorials, and finally curated those lessons and tutorials into six specialty endorsements.

With that said, our approach to take member feedback and add in additional tutorials has not changed.

Is there a concept not covered in the courses that you’d like Spencer or Michael to explain? Ask about it in the Q&A. Are there concepts you don’t quite understand and want greater explanation? Ask for it in the Q&A.

Spencer and Michael use the Q&A as an outlet to expand on existing concepts and teach new ones. The Q&A responses are well-thought-out mini lectures, using examples and sometimes even video tutorials to answer the questions.

What is the difference between the various Accelerator membership levels?

Accelerator Core: The core curriculum is included with every package and is the foundation of the entire program, it includes our proven 17 case-based real estate modeling courses, one specialty endorsement (“Mastering MS Excel for Real Estate”), and access to the Q&A sections. The Accelerator Core membership level lasts for one year. You can extend your membership thereafter at a reduced rate.

Accelerator Advanced: The Accelerator Advanced membership level includes everything in the Accelerator Core membership level, plus five additional specialty endorsement curricula to further your learning beyond the core curriculum. The Accelerator Advanced membership level lasts for one year. You can extend your membership thereafter at a reduced rate.

Advanced Plus+: The Advanced Plus+ membership level includes everything in the Accelerator Advanced membership level, plus adds the A.CRE Financial Models bundle. The Advanced Plus + membership level lasts for one year. You can extend your membership thereafter at a reduced rate.

The A.CRE Financial Models bundle includes lifetime downloads and updates of our 28 most popular real estate financial models in our A.CRE library. The bundle is a convenient way to own 28 institutional-quality real estate models all at once, in one place, and at a price substantially lower than what one would typically pay for all models.

Note: the models in the A.CRE Financial Models bundle are not used in the Accelerator courses, but rather are institutional-quality, production-ready real estate financial models used by thousands of professionals everyday.

Can I upgrade to the Advanced or Advanced Plus+ at a later date?

Absolutely. If you purchase the Accelerator Core package now and decide at a later date that you’d like to upgrade to the Advanced or to add the A.CRE Financial Models Bundle, you can do so by going to your Membership Details page in the Accelerator Learning Dashboard.

Can I have access to the program for longer than a year?

Yes. As an Accelerator member, you have the option to extend your membership in six month increments beyond the initial one year period at a reduced cost of $199 per six months. The extension is not processed automatically however, so you must manually process that extension through a link included in your Membership Details page of the Accelerator Learning Dashboard.

Do you offer individual or student discounts?

To make pricing fair to all Accelerator members, we do not offer individual discounts (not even on Black Friday). However, we do offer a two-installment payment plan to make the cost more manageable. That plan calls for 50% to be paid at registration, with the balance due 30 days later. Just select ‘Payment Plan’ under Payment Information at checkout to use a payment plan.

Additionally, we offer discounts to groups of 10+ members (e.g. University Real Estate Programs/Clubs, Companies, Non-profits, etc). To learn more about group discounts, email us at [email protected].

Do you offer career coaching?

Yes. While not included in an Accelerator membership level, we offer the option to add Career Coaching to your learning program. Find more details in your Membership Details page in the Accelerator Learning Platform.

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ACCELERATOR CORE
$597

Payment Plan Option Available
17 case-based real estate modeling courses
On-Demand Video + Case Studies
Active student-instructor Q&A
One year access to all program materials
Endorsement: Mastering MS Excel
Five Additional Endorsements:

1. Advanced Waterfall Modeling
2. Advanced Development Cash Flows
3. Advanced Property and Portfolio
4. Advanced Real Estate Debt
5. Career Advancement in Real Estate
Add 28, ready-to-use, institutional-quality real estate financial models to your personal library ($599 value)
Enroll Now

ACCELERATOR ADVANCED
$997

Payment Plan Option Available
17 case-based real estate modeling courses
On-Demand Video + Case Studies
Active student-instructor Q&A
One year access to all program materials
Endorsement: Mastering MS Excel
Five Additional Endorsements:

1. Advanced Waterfall Modeling
2. Advanced Development Cash Flows
3. Advanced Property and Portfolio
4. Advanced Real Estate Debt
5. Career Advancement in Real Estate
Add 28, ready-to-use, institutional-quality real estate financial models to your personal library ($599 value)
Enroll Now

ADVANCED PLUS+
$1297

Payment Plan Option Available
17 case-based real estate modeling courses
On-Demand Video + Case Studies
Active student-instructor Q&A
One year access to all program materials
Endorsement: Mastering MS Excel
Five Additional Endorsements:

1. Advanced Waterfall Modeling
2. Advanced Development Cash Flows
3. Advanced Property and Portfolio
4. Advanced Real Estate Debt
5. Career Advancement in Real Estate
Add 28, ready-to-use, institutional-quality real estate financial models to your personal library ($599 value)
Enroll Now

Become a Real Estate Financial Modeling Pro in Just Weeks and With Zero Guesswork

A.CRE Accelerator 2.0

What’s Not Taught In School, Not Learned On The Job, And Impossible To Pick Up On The Fly

Accelerate Your Career

Accelerator Core Curriculum

ACCELERATOR PRICING

Payment Plan Option Available

Payment Plan Option Available

Payment Plan Option Available

New specialty endorsements

Accelerator Instructors

Spencer Burton

Michael Belasco

What they’re saying about the Accelerator and A.CRE

276% Average Increase

Frequently Asked Questions

Payment Plan Option Available

Payment Plan Option Available

Payment Plan Option Available