Real Estate Financing and Investments

Course Information

Title:	Real Estate Financing and Investments
Category:	Business Management and Organization
Field of Study:	Specialized Knowledge
Course Code:	M160
CPE Credits:	4.0
Price:	34.95

Description

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.

Delivery Method: Online Interactive Self Study

Level: Overview

Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation: None

Course Details

Category: Business Management and Organization

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge

Passing Score: 70%

Technical Details: Specialized knowledge is a technical subject.

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Objectives

Objectives:

Recognize elements of the loan process.
Identify transactions covered and disclosures required by lending laws.
Identify agencies involved in the mortgage market.
Recognize the classification and uses of different mortgage types.
Identify the benefits and disadvantages of buying vs. renting.
Identify factors of the real estate purchase price and different loan types.
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of real estate investing.
Recognize the characteristics of REITs.
Identify ways to calculate returns for real estate investments.

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Profession

NASBA: Yes

QAS: Yes

CPA: Suitable for all CPAs

IRS: No IRS credit for Enrolled Agents.

Profession Identifiers: CPA