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Real Estate Financial Modeling Accelerator (Updated March 2024)

Prior to launching the Accelerator program, Michael and I fielded email after email requesting a more structured real estate financial modeling training program on the site. Over the years, we've covered hundreds of real estate modeling…
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Using Development Spread in Real Estate Analysis

Real estate developments carry inherent risks, making them one of the most challenging investment opportunities. However, the potential for profit can justify the risks involved. Have you ever wondered how to assess the profit potential…
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Use ChatGPT to Develop a Real Estate Graduate School Application Strategy

Developing an effective strategy for applying to graduate school is crucial, especially in a competitive field like real estate. Fortunately, we have made significant progress in simplifying the process for you, specifically through using ChatGPT…
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A.CRE 101: CRE Risk Profiles (Updated May 2023)

In this post we will go into detail about the four CRE risk profiles commonly ascribed to commercial real estate opportunities. In order of least risky to most risky, they are as follows: Core Core Plus Value Add Opportunistic This…
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How to Win a Real Estate Case Competition | S3SP18

Real estate case competitions are a great opportunity for real estate students to show what they know and practice skills used in the real estate industry. Winning a competition can be a great achievement and both improve a student's future…
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Get the Most out of your Real Estate Internship

Your real estate internship this summer is not about what you are going to learn, it’s about who you are going to meet. “If there’s one thing I wish I had done when I was younger, [it] would be spending a lot more time networking and…
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Static Debt Yield or Dynamic Debt Yield?

We recently received an intriguing question in the Q&A section of the A.CRE Real Estate Financial Modeling Accelerator regarding the calculation of debt yield. As such, I'd like to take the opportunity to discuss it. First of all,…
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Using OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Commercial Real Estate Recruiting

As college students are now nearing the end of the semester, it’s imperative they get a commercial real estate internship or full-time job. Fortunately, a new tool available can help you streamline the process - ChatGPT. In this video tutorial,…
University of Miami Real Estate
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University of Miami – Undergraduate Real Estate Profile

Before starting the real estate program, I chose to go to the University of Miami, or UM (or the U), because I was looking for a school that offered a strong business program and career outcomes, and a place I could relax and enjoy my time in…
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MBA or MRE? Why I Chose to Get Both and Some Considerations for What Might Be Right For You (Updated 2023)

Ever since Spencer wrote his post about why he chose to do an MRE as opposed to an MBA or a dual Master’s degree, I have been asked a lot by our readers about why I chose to go for both an MBA and MRE. Below I will discuss my rationale and…
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Why I Chose a Masters in Real Estate over an MBA (Updated 2023)

Going back to graduate school is a huge commitment. First there's the admissions process, which means spending hours and hours studying for the GMAT or GRE, filling out lengthy admissions applications, writing dozens of mindless essays, preparing…
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Graduate Real Estate Series: Pepperdine University MSRE

Fall 2022Growing up, my family and I would pass Pepperdine University Malibu campus on coastal drives to the beach. When evaluating other schools, Pepperdine prevailed, offering unique experiences and resources that I wanted to get out of a…
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Best Practices in Real Estate Financial Modeling (Updated Mar 2023)

Before you use one of our real estate financial models (i.e. Excel templates), or before you set out to build your own real estate analysis tool in Excel, it's important to keep in mind a few real estate financial modeling best practices. This…
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Top 5 Practical CRE Skills not Taught in a Classroom

Hello everyone! My name is Mike Riopel and this is my first opportunity to bring my story and insights to the incredible A.CRE community. I am beyond excited to be here and share what I know about important CRE skills. A very special thanks…
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University Real Estate Club Best Practices (Updated Mar 2023)

Building a successful real estate club at a university is crucial for students looking to enter the commercial real estate industry. Many students come into college unsure of what career path they want to take, and a real estate club can…
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A.CRE on the Road – University Speaking Schedule (Updated Mar 2023)

Michael and Spencer continue to take time every semester to engage with top real estate programs across the country to share their experience with students pursuing careers in commercial real estate. The Spring 2023 university speaking schedule…