Tag Archive for: real estate

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Real Estate Financial Modeling Accelerator (Updated June 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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Tips to Nail Your Next Commercial Real Estate Interview (Updated July 2024)

Recently, our team partnered with the Graduate Real Estate Council at Cornell University where we worked with their students in providing mock interviews with Cornell alumni. Our goal in this effort was to help these students at the beginning…
Desk for with Computer for IPMT & PPMT Excel Functions
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An Overview Of IPMT and PPMT Excel Functions – Uses And Drawbacks (Model + Case Study)

We recently received an intriguing question in the Q&A section of the A.CRE Real Estate Financial Modeling Accelerator regarding the uses of the IPMT and PPMT Excel functions. As such, I’d like to take the opportunity to discuss it. First…
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All About Careers in Corporate Real Estate (Updated June 2024)

The aggregate value of all commercial real estate holdings in the United States exceeds $5 trillion, with a significant portion owned by large corporations. These companies, while not primarily in the business of real estate investment, rely…
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Mastering Return Metrics for Strategic Real Estate Investment Decisions

Return metrics are some of the key components for assessing commercial real estate investments. They give professionals an insight into the potential gains and risks associated with various properties. But which return metrics are most useful…
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Underwriting a Tenant with Private Credit (Updated June 2024)

Recently, we had an Accelerator member ask a question about how to accurately determine a credit rating and spec income discount rate for a private tenant in a single tenant net lease deal. While the scenario specifically involved a medical…
Dallas Case Study real estate market trend analysis
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From Data to Decisions: Analyzing Real Estate Trends to Forecast Market Growth

Real estate market trend analysis is crucial for experienced professionals to identify up-and-coming neighborhoods. On a gut level, driving the streets of a community and engaging with residents, even for just an hour or two, can provide a clear…
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A.CRE 101: How to Use the Income Capitalization Approach to Value Income-Producing Property (Updated May 2024)

In commercial real estate, there are a few generally accepted methods for appraising (or valuing) real property. The three most common are the Cost Approach, the Sales Comparison Method, and the Income Approach. The Income Approach includes…
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Insights from Spencer’s Cornell Real Estate Distinguished Speaker Series Interview

Recently, our own Spencer Burton was invited to participate in the Cornell Real Estate Distinguished Speaker Series, a platform renowned for hosting leading voices in the real estate industry. During this prestigious event, Spencer had the opportunity…
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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…
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The AI Paradigm Shift | S4E3

In this episode of the A.CRE Audio Series, Spencer, Sam, and Michael discuss the evolving landscape of commercial real estate in a world where AI is becoming extremely prominent. They explore the real impact of AI on business and whether all…