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Retail Real Estate – Advanced Course

Welcome to the “Advanced Level: Mastering the Field” course in Retail Real Estate. Designed for professionals who have a firm grasp of the basics and are ready to delve deeper, this course aims to refine your expertise and broaden your strategic perspective in this dynamic sector. Throughout this advanced program, we will explore sophisticated investment strategies, tackle complex development and redevelopment projects, and navigate intricate negotiations and deal structuring. We’ll also dive into innovative retail concepts, advanced analytics, and emerging trends in urban planning and retail ecosystems. This course will equip you with the insights and tools necessary to lead, innovate, and make impactful decisions in the fast-evolving world of retail real estate. Prepare to engage with challenging content, case studies, and industry-leading practices that will elevate your understanding and position you as a key player in shaping the future of retail real estate.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the Core Principles of Retail Real Estate:

  • Understanding Advanced Market Analysis:
    • Gain in-depth knowledge of complex market analysis techniques, including demographic studies, consumer behavior analysis, and economic trend evaluation.
    • Learn to apply predictive analytics and big data insights to forecast retail market trends and consumer preferences.
  • Mastering Complex Lease Structuring and Negotiations:
    • Acquire skills to structure and negotiate intricate lease agreements, including percentage leases, triple net leases, and co-tenancy clauses.
    • Understand the implications of various lease terms and structures on both landlord and tenant relationships and profitability.
  • Exploring Cutting-Edge Retail Formats and Technologies:
    • Explore innovative retail formats, including experiential, omni-channel, and mixed-use developments, and understand their impact on the retail real estate market.
    • Learn about the integration of advanced technologies like AR, VR, and AI in retail spaces and their influence on consumer engagement and sales.
  • Developing Strategic Vision and Leadership:
    • Develop strategic thinking skills essential for leading retail real estate organizations through changing landscapes.
    • Understand the importance of visionary leadership in fostering innovation, sustainability, and adaptability in retail real estate.
  • Insights into Sustainable Development Practices:
    • Understand the principles and practices of sustainable development in retail real estate, including green building practices and environmental stewardship.
    • Learn how sustainability can enhance property value, reduce operational costs, and meet evolving consumer expectations.
  • Navigating Public-Private Partnerships and Stakeholder Management:
    • Gain knowledge about structuring and managing public-private partnerships, including risk sharing, investment strategies, and collaborative planning.
    • Learn effective stakeholder management strategies to balance and align diverse interests in retail real estate projects.
  • Ethical Considerations and Data Privacy in Retail Real Estate:
    • Understand the ethical considerations and best practices in managing customer data privacy in the context of retail real estate.
    • Learn to navigate the legal and ethical challenges in collecting, analyzing, and utilizing consumer data for retail strategy.
  • Adapting to Global Market Dynamics:
    • Acquire skills to adapt retail real estate strategies to global market changes, including economic fluctuations and international trends.
    • Learn about the global impact on local retail real estate markets and strategies for international expansion and diversification.

Instructor:

Matthew Ody, GSI, CNE®; Real Estate Instructor/Tutor/Coach/Course Designer

Contact Instructor: [email protected]

Course Information:

Estimated time to complete course: 1 hour

Final Exam: The final exam is comprised of multiple choice questions and answers and provides correct/incorrect feedback. To advance to your completion certificate, all questions must be answered. Once you have successfully passed the course exam, you will be directed through the process to receive your certificate.

Multifamily Real Estate: Building Wealth and Community in a Dynamic Market – Advanced Course

The Multifamily Real Estate: Building Wealth and Community in a Dynamic Market – Advanced course is an intensive and comprehensive program designed for seasoned investors, professionals, and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding and expertise in the multifamily real estate sector. This course is tailored to equip you with advanced knowledge and practical skills essential for navigating the complex and dynamic landscape of multifamily real estate investment and management.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand Advanced Financial Analysis in Multifamily Real Estate

  • Gain proficiency in complex financial metrics such as Net Operating Income (NOI), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Cash-on-Cash returns.
  • Learn to perform sophisticated financial modeling and analysis to evaluate investment opportunities accurately.

2. Master Risk Management Strategies

  • Understand how to identify, assess, and mitigate various risks associated with multifamily real estate, including market, credit, operational, and liquidity risks.
  • Develop skills in crisis management and contingency planning to effectively handle unexpected events impacting multifamily investments.

3. Acquire Skills in Market Trends Analysis and Forecasting

  • Learn to analyze current multifamily real estate market trends at local, regional, and national levels.
  • Develop forecasting skills to predict future market movements, utilizing economic indicators, demographic trends, and historical data.

4. Learn Portfolio Diversification and Scaling Techniques

  • Understand the importance of portfolio diversification in multifamily real estate and learn strategies to diversify across geographies, property types, and tenant demographics.
  • Master techniques for effectively scaling a multifamily investment portfolio through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

5. Explore Advanced Portfolio Management Practices

  • Delve into strategies for optimizing portfolio performance through active management.
  • Learn to leverage technology and data analytics for efficient and effective portfolio management.

6. Understand Capital Raising and Investor Relations

  • Gain insights into various techniques for raising capital for portfolio expansion, including equity financing, debt financing, REITs, crowdfunding platforms, and government grants.
  • Develop skills to build and maintain strong relationships with investors and stakeholders, ensuring successful capital raising and investor satisfaction.

7. Navigate Legal and Regulatory Compliance

  • Understand the complexities of legal and regulatory compliance in multifamily real estate, including zoning laws, fair housing regulations, and tenant rights.

8. Integrate Technology and Innovation

  • Learn about the impact of technological advancements and innovation on the multifamily real estate market and how to integrate these into investment and management strategies.

9. Analyze Global Market Influences

  • Understand the influence of global economic and political events on local multifamily markets and how to adapt investment strategies accordingly.

By the end of this course, you will have gained a holistic view of multifamily real estate investment, enriched with practical insights and advanced strategies. Whether you are looking to expand your investment portfolio, enhance your property management skills, or deepen your real estate market knowledge, this course is designed to elevate your expertise to new heights. Let’s embark on this journey to explore the multifaceted world of multifamily real estate.

Instructor:

Matthew Ody, GSI, CNE®; Real Estate Instructor/Tutor/Coach/Course Designer

Course Information

  • Instructor Contact: [email protected]
  • Estimated time to complete course: 1 hour
  • Course format: Online
  • Course type: Professional Development
  • Credit: Completion Certificate
  • Course Access: One year

Final Exam: The final exam is comprised of multiple choice questions and answers and provides correct/incorrect feedback. To advance to your completion certificate, all questions must be answered. Once you have successfully passed the course exam, you will be directed through the process to receive your certificate.

Multifamily Real Estate: Building Wealth and Community in a Dynamic Market – Intermediate Course

The Multifamily Real Estate: Building Wealth and Community in a Dynamic Market – Intermediate course offers an in-depth exploration of key aspects vital to managing and investing in multifamily real estate. It encompasses a range of topics essential for a comprehensive understanding of this sector. By the end of the course, participants will have a well-rounded understanding of the multifamily real estate market, empowering them to make strategic decisions and effectively manage multifamily properties. The course aims to provide practical skills and knowledge that can be directly applied to enhance investment returns, property value, and tenant satisfaction.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understanding Multifamily Investment Financing

  • Gain comprehensive knowledge of various financing options available for multifamily properties, including conventional, fixed-rate, and adjustable-rate mortgages.
  • Understand government-backed loans such as FHA and VA loans, and explore complex financing options like commercial real estate loans and portfolio loans.
  • Learn about creative financing methods including seller financing, joint ventures, syndication, hard money loans, crowdfunding, lease options, and mezzanine financing.
  • Analyze critical financial factors like loan-to-value ratio, debt-service coverage ratio, creditworthiness, interest rates, prepayment penalties, and closing costs.

2. Mastering Property Management Fundamentals

  • Acquire insights into the nuances of in-house versus outsourced property management.
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities involved in property management, covering tenant relations, leasing, marketing, maintenance, financial management, and legal compliance.
  • Evaluate the advantages and challenges of both in-house and outsourced management models, considering factors like property size, investor experience, and cost-benefit analysis.

3. Implementing Value-Add Strategies

  • Learn the importance and impact of value-add strategies such as renovation, rebranding, and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Explore different types of renovations (cosmetic, functional, major) and understand their impact on property value and appeal.
  • Study the components of rebranding including visual identity, online presence, and community engagement.
  • Develop strategies to improve operational efficiency through technology adoption, energy efficiency, and process streamlining.

4. Developing Effective Lease Strategies and Tenant Retention

  • Gain knowledge on effective leasing techniques essential for successful multifamily real estate management.
  • Delve into the dynamics of tenant screening processes, understanding the importance of comprehensive background checks and income verification.
  • Learn how to structure lease terms effectively, incorporating competitive pricing and flexible terms.
  • Discover various tenant retention strategies, including responsive property management, community building, offering renewal incentives, collecting regular feedback, maintaining transparent policies, and implementing tenant appreciation programs.

5. Applying Knowledge to Real-World Scenarios

  • Apply the learned concepts to real-world scenarios, enhancing the ability to make informed decisions in multifamily real estate investment and management.
  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills specific to the multifamily real estate sector.

By the end of the course, participants are expected to have a well-rounded understanding of the multifamily real estate market, empowering them to make strategic decisions and effectively manage multifamily properties. The course aims to provide practical skills and knowledge that can be directly applied to enhance investment returns, property value, and tenant satisfaction.

Instructor:

Matthew Ody, GSI, CNE®; Real Estate Instructor/Tutor/Coach/Course Designer

Course Information

  • Instructor Contact: [email protected]
  • Estimated time to complete course: 1 hour
  • Course format: Online
  • Course type: Professional Development
  • Credit: Completion Certificate
  • Course Access: One year

Final Exam: The final exam is comprised of multiple choice questions and answers and provides correct/incorrect feedback. To advance to your completion certificate, all questions must be answered. Once you have successfully passed the course exam, you will be directed through the process to receive your certificate.

Industrial Real Estate: An Asset Class Critical to Society’s Framework – IND204IL-BR

This course will provide introductory insight into the origin and history of industrial real estate, the different types of industrial real estate, the benefits and risks of investing in industrial real estate, a general overview of the roles that appraisers, architects and attorneys play in the asset class, as well as, a few dynamics that will impact the future of the asset class.

Instructor:

Jacqueline Talpa, Instructor, Connect Classroom

Contact Instructor: [email protected]

Course Information:

CE Credit: 2 hours

Written section length: 2 hours

Estimated time to complete course: 2 hours