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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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Land Development Model – Multi-Scenario (Updated Jun 2024)

Over the years, we've shared eight development-focused real estate financial models and numerous development-specific tools to the A.CRE Library of Excel Models. Nevertheless, there's been a hole in the development offerings in our library.…
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Case Study #7 -The Cellon Group – Asset Management Analyst Test (Case + Solution, Updated June 2024)

This is the seventh in a series of commercial real estate case studies shared by A.CRE. These case studies are meant to help you practice to master real estate financial modeling. The Cellon Group - Real Estate Asset Management Analyst Test…
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Mastering Return Metrics for Strategic Real Estate Investment Decisions

Return metrics are some of the key components for assessing commercial real estate investments. They give professionals an insight into the potential gains and risks associated with various properties. But which return metrics are most useful…
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Underwriting a Tenant with Private Credit (Updated June 2024)

Recently, we had an Accelerator member ask a question about how to accurately determine a credit rating and spec income discount rate for a private tenant in a single tenant net lease deal. While the scenario specifically involved a medical…
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Proforma de Construcción de Viviendas Particulares Para Constructores Residenciales

La proforma de construcción de viviendas particulares es una herramienta esencial para constructores residenciales que buscan optimizar sus proyectos y asegurar su viabilidad financiera. Este modelo nos proporciona una visión detallada de…
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A.CRE Geocoding Excel Add-in to Auto-Populate Latitude and Longitude in Excel (Updated Jun 2024)

The A.CRE Geocoding Excel Add-in uses the Google Geocoding API to automatically convert a given address to latitude and longitude coordinates, or to convert a given latitude and longitude coordinate to an address. The add-in makes auto-populating…
Dallas Case Study real estate market trend analysis
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From Data to Decisions: Analyzing Real Estate Trends to Forecast Market Growth

Real estate market trend analysis is crucial for experienced professionals to identify up-and-coming neighborhoods. On a gut level, driving the streets of a community and engaging with residents, even for just an hour or two, can provide a clear…
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All About Careers in Real Estate Finance and Debt (Updated June 2024)

Real estate debt and finance jobs encompass a wide range of roles and responsibilities, but generally professionals working in this area are responsible for originating, managing, sourcing, and/or assessing debt investments. Roles might include…
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Case Study #6 – Hamilton Park Phase VIII (Case + Solution, Updated June 2024)

This is the six in a series of commercial real estate case studies shared by A.CRE. These case studies are meant to help you practice mastering real estate financial modeling. Hamilton Park VIII puts you in the role of a development associate…
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Valuación Sofisticada de Propiedades — El Desafío de los Datos Respecto a las Tasas de Capitalización de Mercado (Caso de Estudio)

Toda propiedad generadora de ingresos constantes y predecibles, por ejemplo, por renta, puede valorarse utilizando el método de capitalización directa, y cuando un tipo de propiedad no se valúa de esta manera, se presenta una gran oportunidad…
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Using Generative AI to Outperform Humans at Financial Statement Analysis

Researchers at the University of Chicago recently released the results of an important study that evaluated GPT-4's financial analysis capabilities by predicting future earnings from financial statements. By using Chain-of-Thought (CoT) reasoning,…
IRR and XIRR are different
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Why Your IRR and XIRR are Different (Updated June 2024)

This post was inspired by a question on our real estate financial modeling Accelerator forum. Additionally, Spencer and I frequently get emails asking about this very issue, which is 'why the IRR (internal rate of return) and XIRR (extended…
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Case Study #5 – The Jefferson Branded Condo Development – Case Only (Updated June 2024)

This is the fifth in a series of commercial real estate case studies shared by A.CRE. These case studies are meant to help you practice to master real estate financial modeling. The Jefferson Branded Condo Development puts you in the position…
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Modelo de Valoración de Propiedades con Arrendatario Único (NNN – Arrendamiento Tripe Neto) (Actualizado Junio 2024)

Existen un sinfín de oportunidades cuando evaluamos una inversión inmobiliaria, pero si algo es cierto, es que la valoración precisa de propiedades es fundamental para tomar decisiones informadas y estratégicas. Los arrendamientos triples…
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A.CRE 101: How to Use the Income Capitalization Approach to Value Income-Producing Property (Updated May 2024)

In commercial real estate, there are a few generally accepted methods for appraising (or valuing) real property. The three most common are the Cost Approach, the Sales Comparison Method, and the Income Approach. The Income Approach includes…