Real Estate Financing and Investments

Course Description

This course covers both financing and investing in real estate. The first section deals with two major aspects of real estate financing: (1) financial instruments and (2) the means of financing. It examines the financial side of the lending process. The second section deals with investing in real estate. Topics include: the advantages and pitfalls of real estate investing, how to value an income-producing property, how to use leverage and increase return, and buying a home.

Learning objectives

• a:2:{i:0;s:39:"Recognize elements of the loan process.";i:1;s:75:"Identify transactions covered and disclosures required by the lending laws.";}
• a:1:{i:0;s:50:"Identify agencies involved in the mortgage market.";}
• a:1:{i:0;s:66:"Recognize the classification and uses of different mortgage types.";}
• a:2:{i:0;s:62:"Identify the benefits and disadvantages of buying vs. renting.";i:1;s:76:"Identify factors of the real estate purchase price and different loan types.";}
• a:3:{i:0;s:67:"Identify the advantages and disadvantages of real estate investing.";i:1;s:42:"Recognize the characteristics of REIT’s.";i:2;s:62:"Identify ways to calculate returns for real estate investment.";}

Final examination expiration date:

The program participant will have one year from the date of purchase to complete the course and final examination.