Created by Jamie Bates
I have over 25 years of experience in the Real Estate and Land Development industry. In addition, I have my law degree and practiced law in both the Real Estate and Corporate practice settings.
My experience is varied from development of residential and commercial properties as well as working with private equity investors and lending institutions.
I am a graduate of Florida State University and the University of Denver College of Law.
I am now retired and would like to help aspiring individuals or seasoned real professionals expand their knowledge of the industry.
- Price: 300 $
- Language: English
- Duration: 4 Hours
Real Estate Investment 101 – A Beginner’s Guide
“Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” Mark Twain
Course Description
Real estate can be very rewarding both financially and personally. However, there is more required to make money in real estate than watching all the “fix and flip” shows on television. Investment in Real Estate requires discipline and hard work. Real Estate is not a “get rich quick” business.
This 4-hour course will give you a set of tools along with REAL WORLD examples to help get you started on your road to Real Estate investment.
We will first review the core concepts then work through the analysis of an actual property.
Course Outline
1. You have decided to invest in Real Estate. Now what?
a. Discuss your plans with professionals (Attorney, Accountant, Financial Advisor).
b. Determine how much you can afford to lose!
c. How will you finance your project(s)?
i. Personal Funds
ii. Bank Loans
iii. Private Equity – Approach carefully and with help of an attorney.
iv. Partnerships
v. Combination of some or all
2. What is your strategy?
a. Commercial or Residential
b. Target Market
c. Long Term (Rent) vs. Short Term (Dispose)
3. Put your TEAM together.
a. Consult with professionals.
b. Ask for references.
4. Go find your first project.
a. Training wheels / Low Risk Property.
b. Path of Progress.
5. The 1% and 2% Rules.
6. Internal Rate of Return (IRR).
7. Prepare your Proforma.
8. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).
9. Tax Considerations.
a. Basis in Property
b. Capital Gains / Losses
c. 1031 Exchanges
10. The Project Notebook.
11. Case Study – Putting the information into action!
12. Q&A Session
Course Materials
A. PowerPoint Presentation Slides with Discussion Points.
B. Excel Spreadsheets for basic financial analysis.
C. Project Notebook Example.
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