Real Estate Finance 101:
Focusing on the Basics (Online)
December 8, 10, 13 & 15, 2021
Welcome to 'Real Estate Finance 101: Focusing on the Basics (Online)' at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design Executive Education! We welcome your interest and your participation in our programs.
Below, please see individual sections that give more details about the online platform we will be using for the program and our schedule. About one week in advance of the program, we will publish a detailed agenda and assignments on this website. Please save this URL and refer back to it in advance of the program.
This site is administered by Executive Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, and will expire ninety days after the conclusion of the program.
Dates: December 8, 10, 13, 15, 2021
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Location: Online (Zoom)
Online Platform
The program will be delivered on the Zoom video conferencing platform (https://zoom.us/). To get the most out of this program, use a laptop or desktop computer, only use the dial-in number as a contingency. Make sure your internet connection is strong and your web camera is operating properly. Keep your web camera on during class so you can participate in the discussion.
One week before the class meets on December 8, 2021, you will receive an email with instructions on how to enter the virtual classroom, how the instructor will structure the class, and how class participation will be addressed. The more engaged you are during each session, the more you will get out of the program. Attendance to all sessions is required to complete this online certificate program.
Please make sure to review our Online Technology Guidelines and Online Code of Conduct in advance. By taking this program, you are agreeing to the GSD Executive Education Code of Conduct. As this document stipulates, we can only award a Certificate of Completion in our multi-session programs for full participation and attendance.
GSD Executive Education has moved to providing digital certificates for all of our programs, which verify your full participation and are a public representation of Harvard University. Full participation is necessary to earn a program certificate. Extended absences from class sessions will disqualify enrollees from receiving a certificate. Please look for an email after the program clarifying when and how you will receive your certificate.
Note from instructor Ed Marchant
Financial Analysis of Real Property Investments
Solutions - Financial Primer Questions for Discussion (PDF)
Solutions - Financial Primer Questions for Discussion (Excel)
Solutions to Homework Assignment Day 2
Solutions to Positive Leverage Breakout Exercise
Future Optional Reading on Cap Rates
Solutions to Homework Assignment Day 3
Solutions to WACC Breakout Exercise
Debt Financing Fundamentals PDF
Critical Financing Assumptions Excel
Construction Loan Financing Term Sheet
Construction Loan Agreement Sample
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