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Real Estate Financial Modeling Accelerator (Updated September 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…
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An AI Skill for the A.CRE Apartment Development Model

I've been working on a project to make our library of Excel models AI-ready. The idea is straightforward: pair every A.CRE Excel model with an AI Skill, a packaged set of instructions and reference files that teaches an AI assistant how to operate…
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A.CRE Apartment Development Model (Updated Nov 2026)

For several years now, our library of real estate models has been lacking a robust ground-up apartment development model. Sure, our All-in-One (Ai1) model has the capability to model multifamily development deals, but it's more a generalist…
Aerial view at sunset of a multi-tenant industrial flex park with small-bay warehouse suites, roll-up doors and glass storefront offices
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Multi-Tenant Industrial Acquisition Model

Multi-tenant industrial covers a lot of ground. On one end is an older infill business park with 20 small suites leased to contractors and local distributors. On the other is a 400,000 SF cross-dock distribution building split between two or…
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An AI Skill for the A.CRE Commercial Real Estate Lease Analysis Tool

I've been working on a project to make our library of Excel models AI-ready. The idea is straightforward: pair every A.CRE Excel model with an AI Skill, a packaged set of instructions and reference files that teaches an AI assistant how to operate…
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Commercial Real Estate Lease Analysis Tool (Updated Oct 2026)

The topic of analyzing commercial real estate leases from the perspective of the landlord and/or tenant has come up several times over the years. And while I generally respond to requests for new models or tools at A.CRE, I've been hesitant…
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Waterfall Model For Real Estate Joint Ventures with Catch Up (Updated Oct 2026)

I've just wrapped up a new JV waterfall model with catch up clause that I am excited to share on the site. This model was built as an addition to my back-of-the envelope retail/industrial/office acquisitions model I posted a few weeks back.…
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Construction Draw Schedule: Accounting For True LTC (Updated Sept 2026)

When lenders provide debt for a development project, they lend based on a Loan-to-Cost ratio (LTC), which is simply the percent of the total budget the lender will agree to lend to the borrower. So, if a project costs $10MM, and a lender loans…
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LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credits) Overview and Calculator (Updated Sept 2026)

Below is an overview of how LIHTC (low income housing tax credits) are calculated and applied to affordable housing projects. At the bottom of the post you will find downloadable excel files that correspond with the videos. LIHTC - An Overview LIHTC…
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Data Center Development Model (Updated Sept 2026)

As the built environment evolves to meet the demands of an increasingly digital world, data centers have emerged as one of the most sophisticated and capital-intensive asset classes in commercial real estate. What was once considered a niche…
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An AI Skill for the A.CRE Industrial Development Model

We've been working on a project to make our library of Excel models AI-ready. The idea is straightforward: pair every A.CRE Excel model with an AI Skill, a packaged set of instructions and reference files that teaches an AI assistant how to…
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Industrial Real Estate Development Model (Updated Aug 2026)

Allow me to share my Industrial Development Model in Excel. Over the past few years, I've been working to add more specialty real estate models to our library. While our All-in-One model certainly has its place, oftentimes really digging into…
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Retail Real Estate Development Model (Updated Aug 2026)

I'm excited to share my Retail Development Model in Excel. This pro forma analysis tool comes as I've continued to build and share specialty real estate models, tailor-made for specific investment scenarios and property types. This model…
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An AI Skill for the A.CRE Mixed-Use Development Model: Condo and Retail

We've been working on a project to make our library of Excel models AI-ready. The idea is straightforward, pair every A.CRE Excel model with an AI Skill, a packaged set of instructions and reference files that teaches an AI assistant how to…
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Mixed-Use Development Model: Condo and Retail (Updated Aug 2026)

In this post, I walk you through the A.CRE Mixed Use Development Model for Condo and Retail projects. The model is basically a reworked and expanded version of the Condo Development Model, so if you are familiar with that, this should feel and…
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Self Storage Acquisition Model (Updated Aug 2026)

I've spent the past few weekends working on a purpose-built Self Storage Acquisition Model, and I'm now happy to share the result of that work with you. This is a model that's been requested by quite a few A.CRE readers over the past few years.…