Commercial Real Estate for a beginner like me

[Nico Nakamura]

So I currently live in Japan, and will be here for another 8 months. When I come back to the states I really want to get into commercial real estate. I want to spend the next 8 months becoming as knowledgeable about the topic as possible, and apply to some commercial real estate companies before I return. I have a degree in finance, but absolutely no experience in real estate. Does anyone have suggestions on the material I should study, or a simple guideline of things I should learn to make myself more appealing in this field. Should I practice evaluating properties, and figuring out cash flows? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Hai Loc]

@Nico Nakamura Understand these terms and how to calculate Cap rate Net operating income Cash on cash return Debt coverage ratio Loan to Value These are important for commercial real estate