Muti-unit analyzation classes?

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Does anyone know of any classes that could help with analyzing multi-unit properties? This could be anything from a actual multi-unit or real estate, to a math or statistics class?

[Kevin Young]

Hands down, the CCIM 101 Commercial Investment Real Estate class is the best I've seen to learn commercial real estate analytics. The class covers a variety of property types and MF is included in the mix. (its not exclusive to MF). I found this as a benefit, especially when I expanded beyond MF into triple net Retail.

The 101 course is 100% numbers/analysis focused, the class size is small (e.g., 25 ppl or so in my 101-104 classes), you work through case studies in groups, and you'll spend a week with others who do commercial real estate for a living. (read: good ppl to connect with). I'm not a broker, so this was a good way for me to connect with commercial brokers, some of whom I stay in contact with.

Coming out of this class you will know as much, and in a lot of cases, more then some of the commercial brokers. Understanding the math, the language, etc will bring you credibility with your lenders and with commercial brokers. At least, that's been my experience.

The 101 class is 5 days long ... a commitment, but worth your time IMHO. I think CCIM has on-line version too, so an option if you prefer learning online. I learn best by interacting while discussing the case studies...so I have a bias towards classroom training.

I've taken the entire series of CCIM classes and think the 101 was the best, in particular, because of its focus on analysis and understanding your numbers. Commercial real estate is about the numbers.

Here's a link to find a course near you. (I did 2 of my classes in Hawaii...so wrote off 2 vacations ;-)

http://www.ccim.com/course/catalog?page=2

If you are a CCIM member, the classes are $1300. I think its a fair price. There is no up-selling, no 500 people boot camps, and everyone there is serious about commercial real estate. The 101 class has has some rigor and I found all of the CCIM instructors to be top notch, supportive, and helpful. You take an (open book) test at the end on the last day.

Feel free to PM me if you would like to chat more about my experience with the classes.