This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the multifamily real estate sector, covering essential concepts, strategies, and practical insights for investors and real estate enthusiasts. Whether you are a novice looking to enter the multifamily market or an experienced investor seeking to refine your strategies, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools necessary for success in multifamily real estate.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understanding Multifamily Real Estate
- Define multifamily real estate and distinguish it from other types of real estate.
- Identify different types of multifamily properties, including apartments, condos, and duplexes.
- Explain the advantages and disadvantages of investing in multifamily real estate.
2. Investment Strategies in Multifamily Real Estate
- Describe various investment strategies in multifamily real estate, such as buy and hold, value-add, and short-term rentals.
- Analyze the factors that influence the choice of investment strategy, including risk tolerance and financial goals.
- Create financial projections for multifamily real estate investments.
3. Due Diligence in Multifamily Real Estate
- Conduct property inspections and assessments to evaluate the physical condition of multifamily properties.
- Perform market research to assess supply and demand dynamics, rental rates, and market trends.
- Evaluate tenant qualifications, lease agreements, and rental history.
- Identify legal and regulatory considerations in multifamily real estate.
4. Financing and Capital Sources
- Compare different financing options for multifamily real estate, including traditional mortgage loans and government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs).
- Explain the role of commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) in multifamily financing.
- Assess private lending and equity partnership opportunities.
- Analyze the impact of financing terms on investment returns.
5. Risk Mitigation and Tax Benefits
- Develop risk mitigation strategies for multifamily real estate investments, including insurance and reserves.
- Describe the tax benefits of investing in multifamily properties, such as depreciation deductions and 1031 exchanges.
- Assess the importance of legal and regulatory compliance in risk management.
6. Property Management and Tenant Relations
- Evaluate property management options and their impact on tenant satisfaction and cash flow.
- Implement tenant relations strategies to enhance tenant retention.
- Plan and execute maintenance and property operations effectively.
- Optimize rental income through property management practices.
7. Portfolio Management and Diversification
- Build and manage a multifamily real estate portfolio with a focus on achieving investment goals.
- Implement portfolio diversification strategies to spread risk.
- Develop exit strategies for multifamily properties.
- Continually assess and improve the performance of the portfolio.
8. Market Trends and Opportunities
- Identify current market trends in multifamily real estate, including emerging opportunities and challenges.
- Explore the impact of technology and innovation on property management.
- Evaluate the potential for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments in the multifamily sector.
Instructor:
Matthew Ody, GSI, CNE®; Real Estate Instructor/Tutor/Coach/Course Designer
Course Information:
- Instructor Contact: [email protected]
- Estimated time to complete course: 1 hour
- Course format: Online
- Course type: Professional Development
- Credit: Completion Certificate
- Course Access: One year
Final Exam: The final exam is comprised of multiple choice questions and answers and provides correct/incorrect feedback. To advance to your completion certificate, all questions must be answered. Once you have successfully passed the course exam, you will be directed through the process to receive your certificate.
From ancient Mesopotamia to present day California, the process of properly transferring funds has been and is the foundation of real estate transactions. As a real estate professional, you act as the trusted intermediary, handling funds from one party to another as part of the transaction. These funds, known as trust funds, come in a myriad of forms such as earnest money deposits, security deposits, rent payments, and much more. Proper handling of trust funds is a fiduciary duty of the real estate professional and must be done with care and integrity. In this course you will learn the processes involved in managing and accounting for trust funds, the requirements involved in using trust accounts and how to ensure trust funds are properly managed. By the end of this course, you will learn how to reconcile trust fund accounts and how auditing processes work.
Instructor:
Marsennia Wells, M.S. Ed, M.A., Instructor, Connect Classroom
Contact Instructor: [email protected]
CE Credit: 3 hours
Written section length: 3 hours
Estimated time to complete course: 3 hours
Course Objectives:
- Identify the differences between trust funds and non-trust funds
- Recall fiduciary responsibilities when handling trust funds and non-trust funds
- Recall the requirements for managing trust fund accounts
- Identify the actions that are prohibited by law regarding trust fund management
- Understand how to balance and reconcile accounts properly according to auditing standards
Striking the right equilibrium between risk and profitability stands as a pivotal concern for all real estate professionals. Practitioners consistently encounter a multitude of business choices and endeavors. Mismanaging these crucial determinations might inadvertently subject practitioners to plausible litigation and the breach of federal and Californian statutes. Your proficiency in understanding potential hazards profoundly influences your capacity to adeptly handle these risks and curtail their impact. Within this course, we will delve into risk across six critical domains:
- Property Disclosure
- Agency Law
- Contracts
- Compensation
- Antitrust
- Fair Housing
Instructor:
Marsennia Wells, M.S. Ed, M.A., Instructor, Connect Classroom
Contact Instructor: [email protected]
CE Credit: 3 hours
Written section length: 3 hours
Estimated time to complete course: 3 hours
Course Objectives:
- Recognize and assess potential risks that real estate licensees may encounter in professional practice
- Formulate effective strategies for managing and mitigating these risks
- Explain the essential aspects of property disclosures, the utilization of the Transfer Disclosure Statement, and effective risk management strategies associated with these processes
- Recognize the appropriate protocols for disclosing agency relationships and verifying that clients and customers understand their choices regarding representation.
In the state of California, the concept of “agency” encompasses the dynamic connection established between individuals looking to buy or sell real estate and licensed professionals within the field. By engaging the services of a skilled real estate expert, buyers and sellers can secure effective representation, ensuring their interests are safeguarded and transactions are skillfully conducted on their behalf. As an experienced specialist, your profound knowledge empowers you to navigate clients through the intricate process, providing invaluable guidance and adeptly resolving any hurdles or complications they may encounter along the way.
Given the heightened complexity of today’s real estate market, the assistance of knowledgeable professionals like yourself is indispensable for consumers. Your expertise not only eases the process but also serves as a vital advocate, adeptly representing their interests during negotiations. Through your dedicated efforts, the buying, selling, and leasing of real estate becomes a more comfortable and prosperous endeavor for both parties involved. It is important to recognize that the very bedrock of the real estate industry is rooted in the fundamental notion of agency.
This course is thoughtfully designed to enhance your understanding of the operational dynamics of real estate firms in California. Armed with this knowledge, you will be fully equipped to serve your clients in the best possible manner, operating in full compliance with the legal framework governing the industry.
Instructor:
Marsennia Wells M.S. Ed., M.A., Instructor, Connect Classroom
Contact Instructor: [email protected]
CE Credit: 3 hours
Written section length: 3 hours
Estimated time to complete course: 3 hours
Course Objectives:
- Provide a comprehensive definition of “Agency” as defined by the state of California
- Provide descriptions for the different types of agency relationships that are possible in the state of California
- Analyze the different types of agency relationships that are possible in the state of California
- Define and describe the types of agency relationships that can exist in the state of California.
- Explain the California Agency Disclosure Law and when disclosures must be made to a client or customer during a real estate transaction.
- Identify key advancements in technology that have impacted the agency relationship in the digital age
- Discuss the ethical considerations associated with utilizing technology.
This course will provide an introductory insight into the origin and history of industrial real estate, the different types of industrial real estate, the benefits and risks of investing in industrial real estate, a general overview of the roles that appraisers, architects, attorneys, and brokers play in the asset class, as well as industrial real estate in the State of Illinois.
Instructor:
Marsennia Wells, MS. Ed, M.A., Instructor, Connect Classroom
Contact Instructor: [email protected]
Course Information:
CE Credit: 2 hours
Written section length: 2 hours
Estimated time to complete course: 2 hours
Course Objectives:
- Articulate the definition of industrial real estate
- Chronicle the origin and history of industrial real estate
- Identify why industrial real estate is important in today’s society
- Recognize what makes industrial real estate a great investment
- Define industrial real estate types
- Differentiate the benefits and risks of industrial real estate investing
- Distinguish common ways to invest in industrial real estate
- Describe, in generality, the common methods of industrial real estate valuation
- Explain, in generality, industrial real estate architectural features
- Provide an overview of the role of Industrial Practice attorneys
- Define the dynamics that will impact the future of the industrial real estate market
- Explain the different aspects that make up industrial real estate in the State of Illinois
- Explain the different economic factors impacting industrial real estate in the State of Illinois
- Define the industrial real estate market trends in the State of Illinois
- Analyze the key factors that contributed to the success or failure of this lesson’s selected industrial real estate projects in Illinois
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) established its Code of Ethics in 1913 with the purpose of guaranteeing that a customer who is in the process of buying or selling a home will be treated properly by the Realtor who is conducting the transaction.
REALTORS® that are dedicated to adhering to the NAR Code of Ethics promise to defend and advance the interests of their clients whether acting as an agent for a buyer, seller, landlord, tenant, or other client. Although serving the client’s needs comes first, REALTORS® nevertheless have a duty to treat everyone fairly. REALTORS® are still required to act honestly while assisting a buyer, seller, landlord, tenant, or other party in a non-agency role.
This course has been created to assist you with maintaining awareness and knowledge of the ethical behavior, responsibility and requirements real estate professionals must possess and demonstrate in order to conduct business in a fair and honest manner.
Instructor:
Marsennia Wells M.S. Ed, M.A., Instructor, Connect Classroom
Contact Instructor: [email protected]
Estimated time to complete course: 3 hours
Final Exam: The final exam is comprised of multiple choice questions and answers and provides correct/incorrect feedback. To advance to your completion certificate, all questions must be answered. Once you have successfully passed the course exam, you will be directed through the process to receive your certificate.
Course Objectives:
- Define and explain the significance of National Association of Realtors (NAR) Code of Ethics
- Define and explain the significance of National Association of Realtors (NAR) Code of Ethics enforcement
- Provide insight into the complaint and arbitration process in the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Code of Ethics as a means of resolving disputes between REALTORS® and their complainants
- Analyze the arbitration disputes process and mediation process
- Apply the relevant Articles and Standards in the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Code of Ethics that govern the conduct and business practices of Realtors
Implicit biases are an inherent part of how our minds work as human beings, and we encounter them regularly in our everyday lives. These biases are automatic, unconscious, and ingrained in our thought processes and perceptions. Despite our best intentions, implicit biases can influence our judgments, decisions, and actions without our conscious awareness.
While it may be impossible to completely eliminate these biases, developing an understanding of their occurrence is the first step in mitigating their impact. Within the realm of real estate, unchecked implicit biases can perpetuate discriminatory practices and contribute to ongoing disparities in housing opportunities.
In this course, we will explore the following subjects:
- Definition of implicit bias and types of bias
- Effects of bias in society (historical and social)
- Redlining and blockbusting
Additionally, as a real estate professional, you will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of identifying and mitigating implicit bias in real estate transactions. The course will cover the following topics:
- Importance of identifying and mitigating implicit bias in real estate transactions
- Techniques for identifying implicit bias
- Self-assessment techniques
- Identifying implicit bias in others
- Strategies for mitigating implicit bias
- Strategies for addressing implicit bias
- Realistic scenarios and examples of implicit bias
Instructor:
Marsennia Wells M.S. Ed, M.A., Instructor, Connect Classroom
Contact Instructor: [email protected]
Estimated time to complete course: 3 hours
Final Exam: The final exam is comprised of multiple choice questions and answers and provides correct/incorrect feedback. To advance to your completion certificate, all questions must be answered. Once you have successfully passed the course exam, you will be directed through the process to receive your certificate.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the concept of implicit bias and its various forms
- Differentiate explicit bias and systemic bias from implicit bias
- Recognize the societal and historical impacts of biases, including government-sanctioned practices like redlining and blockbusting
- Recognize implicit bias in real estate
- Understand the importance of identifying and mitigating implicit bias in real estate transactions
- Recognize techniques for identifying implicit bias in oneself and others
- Explain self-assessment techniques to identify personal implicit biases
- Explore strategies for mitigating implicit bias in real estate transactions
- Define techniques for addressing implicit bias in real estate practices
- Define strategies for creating fair and equitable outcomes in real estate transactions
- Analyze realistic scenarios and examples to identify implicit bias in real estate contexts
In this introductory course to Opportunity Zones and Environmental Site Assessments, brokers and appraisers can learn more about opportunity zones investments. Throughout the course, explore the rules and regulations for Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) and Opportunity Zones (QOZs). From your role as a broker or appraiser, you will hear from industry experts on what these investment opportunities are, how to invest, and when. Once you understand these concepts, you will be in a better position to assist your clients to make optimal real estate decisions. Additionally, this course covers the due diligence an investor ought to do before putting money into an opportunity zone. Specifically, a smart investor should have environmental site assessments performed. There are multiple types of environmental site assessments, so it is necessary for brokers and appraisers to understand what they are and when they should be performed. Through this course not only brush up on your knowledge of opportunity zones and environmental assessments but have the foreknowledge to effectively guide your clients.
Instructor:
Marsennia Wells M.S. Ed., M.A., Instructor, Connect Group Media Inc.
Contact Instructor: [email protected]
Industry Experts
- Stephanie Trueb, ESA Technical Director – Real Estate Services, EBI
- Joseph Derhake, CEO and Founder, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.
- Holly Neber, CEO, AEI Consultants
- Elizabeth Krol, PG, National Client Manager, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.
- Jenny Redlin, REPA, Principal, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.
- Nicole TK Moore, REPA, Technical Director, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.
- Kristine Macwilliams, PE, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Define opportunity zones and environmental site assessments
- Compare and contrast Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments
- Distinguish optimal moments to invest in opportunity zones and performing environmental site assessments
- Articulate the purpose and use of Opportunity Zone Funds
- Recognize the rules and regulations which dictate Opportunity Zone investments
CE Credit: 3 hours
Estimated number of hours to complete course: 3 hours
Total Time Spent In Course:
This course is an overview of a Real Estate Workout. This course will define the real estate workout and how it should be utilized as well as the process, when the need for a workout arises, tax implications, potential pitfalls and lenders responses.
Instructor:
Marsennia Wells M.S. Ed M.A., Instructor, Connect Media Group Inc
Contact Instructor: [email protected]
Industry Experts:
- Gary Bechtel, Chief Executive Officer, Red Oak Capital
- Richard DeSilva, Managing Partner, Lateral Investment Management LLC
- Nick Duren, President, Crescent Securities Group Inc
- Ann Hambly, Founder and CEO, 1st Service Solutions
- Tom Lorenzini, Vice President, Tremont Realty Capital
- Bryan S. Mick, Chairman, Mick Law PC
- Ron Murmur, President Peachtree Hotel Group
- Gary M. Tenzer, Principal and Co – Founder, George Smith Partners Inc.
CE Credit: 3 hour
Written section length: 3 hour
Estimated time to complete course: 3 hours
This course is an overview of themes that influence investor behavior in the multifamily market. With investor activity rapidly diminishing at the start of the pandemic, many investors wondered if multifamily real estate remained a good investment. This course will address that pondering, as well as, provide insight into the challenging and positive themes influencing investor behavior in the multifamily market.
Instructor:
Marsennia Wells, MS Ed, MA – IDECC Certified Instructor, Connect Media Inc.
CE Credit: 3 hour
Written section length: 3 hour
Estimated time to complete course: 3 hours
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Articulate the description and subject matter of this course
- Define multifamily real estate and property types
- Articulate why multifamily real estate continues to be a first-rate investment
- Identify personas of potential multifamily investors investor
- Recognize roadblocks to multifamily asset ownership in which an investor should be aware
- Describe investor behavior as the multifamily market began to rebound
- Explain why multifamily real estate is a hedge against inflation
- Describe what tenants want in a rental property
- Identify reasons multifamily remains an investor favorite
- Classify the benefits of investing in multifamily property
This course will provide introductory insight into the origin and history of industrial real estate, the different types of industrial real estate, the benefits and risks of investing in industrial real estate, a general overview of the roles that appraisers, architects and attorneys play in the asset class, as well as, a few dynamics that will impact the future of the asset class.
Instructor:
Marsennia Wells M.S., Ed M.A., Instructor, Connect Classroom
Contact Instructor: [email protected]
CE Credit: 3 hours
Written section length: 3 hours
Estimated time to complete course: 3 hours
Implicit biases are an inherent part of how our minds work as human beings, and we encounter them regularly in our everyday lives. These biases are automatic, unconscious, and ingrained in our thought processes and perceptions. Despite our best intentions, implicit biases can influence our judgments, decisions, and actions without our conscious awareness.
While it may be impossible to completely eliminate these biases, developing an understanding of their occurrence is the first step in mitigating their impact. Within the realm of real estate, unchecked implicit biases can perpetuate discriminatory practices and contribute to ongoing disparities in housing opportunities.
In this course, we will explore the following subjects:
- Definition of implicit bias and types of bias
- Effects of bias in society (historical and social)
- Redlining and blockbusting
Additionally, as a real estate professional, you will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of identifying and mitigating implicit bias in real estate transactions. The course will cover the following topics:
- Importance of identifying and mitigating implicit bias in real estate transactions
- Techniques for identifying implicit bias
- Self-assessment techniques
- Identifying implicit bias in others
- Strategies for mitigating implicit bias
- Strategies for addressing implicit bias
- Realistic scenarios and examples of implicit bias
Instructor:
Marsennia Wells M.S. Ed, M.A., Instructor, Connect Classroom
Contact Instructor: [email protected]
CE Credit: 3 hours
Written section length: 3 hours
Estimated time to complete course: 3 hours
Course Objectives:
- Understand the concept of implicit bias and its various forms
- Differentiate explicit bias and systemic bias from implicit bias
- Recognize the societal and historical impacts of biases, including government-sanctioned practices like redlining and blockbusting
- Recognize implicit bias in real estate
- Understand the importance of identifying and mitigating implicit bias in real estate transactions
- Recognize techniques for identifying implicit bias in oneself and others
- Explain self-assessment techniques to identify personal implicit biases
- Explore strategies for mitigating implicit bias in real estate transactions
- Define techniques for addressing implicit bias in real estate practices
- Define strategies for creating fair and equitable outcomes in real estate transactions
- Analyze realistic scenarios and examples to identify implicit bias in real estate contexts
This course is an overview of themes that influence investor behavior in the multifamily market. With investor activity rapidly diminishing at the start of the pandemic, many investors wondered if multifamily real estate remained a good investment. This course will address that pondering, as well as, provide insight into the challenging and positive themes influencing investor behavior in the multifamily market.
Instructor:
Marsennia Wells, MS Ed, MA – IDECC Certified Instructor, Connect Media Inc.
CE Credit: 3 hour
Written section length: 3 hour
Estimated time to complete course: 3 hours
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Articulate the description and subject matter of this course
- Define multifamily real estate and property types
- Articulate why multifamily real estate continues to be a first-rate investment
- Identify personas of potential multifamily investors investor
- Recognize roadblocks to multifamily asset ownership in which an investor should be aware
- Describe investor behavior as the multifamily market began to rebound
- Explain why multifamily real estate is a hedge against inflation
- Describe what tenants want in a rental property
- Identify reasons multifamily remains an investor favorite
- Classify the benefits of investing in multifamily property
This course will provide introductory insight into the origin and history of industrial real estate, the different types of industrial real estate, the benefits and risks of investing in industrial real estate, a general overview of the roles that appraisers, architects and attorneys play in the asset class, as well as, a few dynamics that will impact the future of the asset class.
Instructor:
Marsennia Wells M.S., Ed M.A., Instructor, Connect Classroom
Contact Instructor: [email protected]
CE Credit: 3 hours
Written section length: 3 hours
Estimated time to complete course: 3 hours
This course is an overview of themes that influence investor behavior in the multifamily market. With investor activity rapidly diminishing at the start of the pandemic, many investors wondered if multifamily real estate remained a good investment. This course will address that pondering, as well as, provide insight into the challenging and positive themes influencing investor behavior in the multifamily market.
Instructor:
Marsennia Wells, MS Ed, MA – IDECC Certified Instructor, Connect Media Inc.
CE Credit: 3 hour
Written section length: 3 hour
Estimated time to complete course: 3 hours
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Articulate the description and subject matter of this course
- Define multifamily real estate and property types
- Articulate why multifamily real estate continues to be a first-rate investment
- Identify personas of potential multifamily investors investor
- Recognize roadblocks to multifamily asset ownership in which an investor should be aware
- Describe investor behavior as the multifamily market began to rebound
- Explain why multifamily real estate is a hedge against inflation
- Describe what tenants want in a rental property
- Identify reasons multifamily remains an investor favorite
- Classify the benefits of investing in multifamily property
This course will provide introductory insight into the origin and history of industrial real estate, the different types of industrial real estate, the benefits and risks of investing in industrial real estate, a general overview of the roles that appraisers, architects and attorneys play in the asset class, as well as, a few dynamics that will impact the future of the asset class.
Instructor:
Marsennia Wells M.S., Ed M.A., Instructor, Connect Classroom
Contact Instructor: [email protected]
CE Credit: 3 hours
Written section length: 3 hours
Estimated time to complete course: 3 hours
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) established its Code of Ethics in 1913 with the purpose of guaranteeing that a customer who is in the process of buying or selling a home will be treated properly by the Realtor who is conducting the transaction.
REALTORS® that are dedicated to adhering to the NAR Code of Ethics promise to defend and advance the interests of their clients whether acting as an agent for a buyer, seller, landlord, tenant, or other client. Although serving the client’s needs comes first, REALTORS® nevertheless have a duty to treat everyone fairly. REALTORS® are still required to act honestly while assisting a buyer, seller, landlord, tenant, or other party in a non-agency role.
This course has been created to assist you with maintaining awareness and knowledge of the ethical behavior, responsibility and requirements real estate professionals must possess and demonstrate in order to conduct business in a fair and honest manner.
Instructor:
Marsennia Wells M.S. Ed, M.A., Instructor, Connect Classroom
Contact Instructor: [email protected]
CE Credit: 3 hours
Written section length: 3 hours
Estimated time to complete course: 3 hours
Course Objectives:
- Define and explain the significance of National Association of Realtors (NAR) Code of Ethics
- Define and explain the significance of National Association of Realtors (NAR) Code of Ethics enforcement
- Provide insight into the complaint and arbitration process in the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Code of Ethics as a means of resolving disputes between REALTORS® and their complainants
- Analyze the arbitration disputes process and mediation process
- Apply the relevant Articles and Standards in the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Code of Ethics that govern the conduct and business practices of Realtors
- Explain the California Business and Professions Code: 10176 and how it relates to the NAR Code of Ethics
- Explain the California Business and Professions Code: 10177 and how it relates to the NAR Code of Ethics
- Identify the key points of California Business and Professions Code: 10176 and 10177
- Describe the duties that Realtors are obligated to fulfill to their clients and customers
- Describe the duties that Realtors are obligated to fulfill to other Realtors
An overview and introduction to opportunity zone investments. Topics covered include the rules and regulations of Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOF) and Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ) as well as how to invest in QOFs and QOZs. Additional topics covered include QOF Funds and Subfunds as well as statistics on the gentrification and Opportunity Zones.
Take this course to satisfy ONE credit hour (1) of your continuing education requirement. In this course, you will hear from leading experts in the commercial real estate industry about current and evolving industry changes.
This course introduces the opportunity of zone investments covering the following topics:
- Rules and regulations of Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOF)
- Rules and regulations of Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ)
This course begins the dive into how to invest in QOFs and QOZs, QOF Funds and Subfunds, and statistics on the gentrification and Opportunity Zones.
Instructor:
- Daniel Ceniceros, Founder and CEO, Connect Commercial Real Estate
Industry Experts:
- G. Lamont Blackstone, Principal at Project REAP
- Eric Willett, Vice President at RCLCO Real Estate Advisors
- Darryl Jacobs, Co-Founder at Ginsberg Jacobs Law Firm
CE Credit: One
Estimated number of hours to complete course: one hour
An overview and introduction to opportunity zone investments. Topics covered include the rules and regulations of Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOF) and Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ) as well as how to invest in QOFs and QOZs. Additional topics covered include QOF Funds and Subfunds as well as statistics on the gentrification and Opportunity Zones.
Throughout the course, Connect Classroom has created course content, which encourages ongoing conversations rather than rote memorization. Enjoy listening to panel conversations about topics relevant to your work.
Instructor:
- Daniel Ceniceros, Founder and CEO, Connect Commercial Real Estate
Industry Experts:
- Darin Mellot, Director of Research at Americas
- Matt Ertman, Partner at Allen Matkins Law Firm
- H. Robert Boehringer III, Managing Director at KPMG
- Mike Pruter, Partner at Allen Matkins Law Firm
- Schuyler Moore, Partner at Greenberg Glusker
- Marc Wieder, Partner at Anchin Accountants & Advisors
- Dan Rosenbloom, Managing Director at Cadre
CLE Credit: 1 Hour
Written section length: 1 hour
Estimated number of hours to complete course: 1.5 hour
This course is an overview of themes that influence investor behavior in the multifamily market. With investor activity rapidly diminishing at the start of the pandemic, many investors wondered if multifamily real estate remained a good investment. This course will address that pondering, as well as, provide insight into the challenging and positive themes influencing investor behavior in the multifamily market.
Instructor:
Marsennia Wells, MS Ed, MA – IDECC Certified Instructor, Connect Media Inc.
CE Credit: 3 hour
Written section length: 3 hour
Estimated time to complete course: 3 hours
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Articulate the description and subject matter of this course
- Define multifamily real estate and property types
- Articulate why multifamily real estate continues to be a first-rate investment
- Identify personas of potential multifamily investors investor
- Recognize roadblocks to multifamily asset ownership in which an investor should be aware
- Describe investor behavior as the multifamily market began to rebound
- Explain why multifamily real estate is a hedge against inflation
- Describe what tenants want in a rental property
- Identify reasons multifamily remains an investor favorite
- Classify the benefits of investing in multifamily property
