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Real Estate Financial Modeling Accelerator (Updated Nov 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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What to Look for in a 1031 Qualified Intermediary – A Real Estate Investor’s Checklist

With several decades of experience in commercial real estate, we've become adept at navigating the complexities of 1031 exchanges. Recognized as a powerful tool in the United States, 1031 exchanges allow for the compounding of lifetime real…
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Ingeniería de Prompts de IA en Bienes Raíces Comerciales: Un Marco Efectivo

Para finales de 2022, en A.CRE empezamos a sumergirnos en serio en el mundo de la IA. Desde entonces, hemos compartido numerosas publicaciones de blog que exploran casos de uso de AI y materiales de formación. También hemos compartido y creado…
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Using an IRR Matrix to Determine Hold Period (Updated Dec 2023)

When building a real estate financial pro forma, it's important to model for and include a summary of various return and risk metrics. Among the different return metrics, the internal rate of return (IRR) - both on an unlevered and levered…
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Strategies for Better AI Prompting

In the commercial real estate industry where precision and foresight are essential, artificial intelligence - and generative AI in particular - has emerged as a game-changer. AI, through language models like ChatGPT and Google Bard, can sift…
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Tips Para Establecer Contactos en LinkedIn: Construye Mejores Resultados a Través de tu Red de Conexiones

Construir tu red de contactos en LinkedIn es una forma proactiva de obtener una ventaja en el proceso de contratación y de protegerse contra la incertidumbre cuando estás luchando por encontrar un trabajo. Este artículo forma parte de nuestra…
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Actual + Forecast Construction Draw Schedule with S-Curve (Updated Dec 2023)

Several times in the last month, I've been asked to tackle an interesting real estate financial modeling challenge - pare actual construction draw cash flows with s-curve cash flow forecasts to create an Actuals + Forecast Construction Draw…
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Set Your New Year’s Resolutions Using Our Custom GPT

As we approach the end of the year, it's a time many of us pause to reflect and plan for the future. In my own career, I've always found the transition into a new year to be a prime opportunity for setting ambitious yet achievable goals. This…
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1031 Exchange – List of Concepts and Terms

Welcome to our comprehensive list of concepts and terms common to the 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange. This resource is crafted to help professionals, investors, and others understand the terms used as part of a 1031 exchange in real estate. The…
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LBO vs CRE Acquisition Models and Using LBO Structure to Acquire CRE

In the world of investment and finance, models play an integral role in guiding decision-making processes, evaluating risk, and forecasting returns. Two such influential models are the Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Model and the Commercial Real Estate…
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Actores públicos y privados y sus implicaciones en el mercado inmobiliario comercial colombiano

La importancia del análisis financiero en el ámbito inmobiliario es universalmente reconocida, pues constituye la columna vertebral del éxito de las inversiones y la viabilidad de los proyectos. Sin embargo, mi experiencia en este campo después…
Analyzing a Financial Model Setup
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8 Considerations When Reviewing a Broker’s Financial Model Setup

Whether you’re an analyst, operating in acquisitions, or working in a different property-related role, it’s essential to have the skills required to qualify an opportunity, which typically includes reviewing a broker’s financial model…
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Bienes Raíces Comerciales en Colombia: Una Guía básica para Navegar en el Mercado

En mi rol en A.CRE, siempre he enfocado mis esfuerzos en avanzar y crecer. Esta filosofía se ha fortalecido a través de las lecciones aprendidas con el Acelerador de A.CRE, donde he descubierto la importancia de la paciencia y la diligencia…
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Introducing Weighted Equity Multiple: An Alternative for Dynamic CRE Investments

Across a 22+ year career in the industry, I've encountered a range of complex scenarios that traditional metrics sometimes struggle to accurately capture. A case in point that has been top of mind for me recently is a weakness in the Equity…