This course provides a basic framework for the commercial real estate (CRE) investment process. You will learn about the use, benefits and detriments of financial leverage and summarize the risks inherent in CRE investment.

The four primary property types including; office, retail, industrial and apartment and the types of leases on those properties are reviewed and analyzed. CRE investment returns are discussed and analyzed including the capitalization rate, band of investment return, internal rate of return and net present value.