Commercial Property Contracts and Financial Modelling from edX

Owning, investing in, or developing commercial property comes with various legal and financial obligations. Having a clear understanding of what these are and how to leverage them is key to the successful running and long-term value of your commercial property.

In this course, you'll learn to navigate the specific contracts, lease agreements, and loan agreements related to commercial property. You'll then shift from legal to finance as you explore how amortization functions in commercial property, how to build cash flows, and how to use NPV and IRR calculations to measure profitability. You'll walk away with an understanding of the legalities of commercial property and how to use financial modeling to forecast returns.

What you'll learn

Understand contracts related to commercial property.
Assess lease and loan agreements in commercial property.
Use an amortization schedule for commercial property loan administration.
Analyze a financial model for a commercial property investment.
Recommend a commercial property investment opportunity based on an NPV and IRR calculation.

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It provides a comprehensive overview of legal and financial implications for commercial property stakeholders

Taught by recognized expert Dr. Saul Nurick, offering credibility to the course content

Covers essential legal aspects of commercial property, ensuring learners have a strong foundation in this area

Helps learners understand financial modeling for commercial property investments, a valuable skill for decision-making

Provides practical knowledge on assessing lease and loan agreements, enabling learners to make informed decisions

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Learners who complete Commercial Property Contracts and Financial Modelling will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Real Estate Analyst

A Real Estate Analyst estimates the value of all types of real estate property. You might also create an amortization schedule to calculate how to repay a loan. It is common for this role to require an advanced degree. If you want to work as a Real Estate Analyst, consider taking this course to understand legal and financial obligations related to commercial property.

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Mortgage Loan Officer

Mortgage Loan Officers help people who want to purchase real estate to get the funding they need. You will often administer loan agreements on commercial property. If you want to work as a Mortgage Loan Officer, consider taking this course to learn about loan agreements, amortization, and financial modeling for commercial property.

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Real Estate Agent

Real Estate Agents represent buyers and sellers of real estate. You might use this course to better serve your clients who are buying or selling commercial property. This could give you a competitive edge over other agents. You should know that this course may be useful whether you are looking to get into real estate or you want to grow your business.

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Property Manager

Property Managers oversee all aspects of commercial and residential properties. Understanding commercial property contracts, financial modeling, and lease agreements would be a major advantage in this role. This course may be useful if you want to work as a Property Manager.

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Commercial Lender

Commercial Lenders provide financial solutions to businesses. You will often review commercial property loan agreements, which can be complex. You should know that this course may be useful if you want to work as a Commercial Lender.

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Investment Banker

Investment Bankers help companies raise money. You may work with clients who are investing in commercial property. This course may be useful if you want to work as an Investment Banker because it will help you to better understand your client's needs.

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Financial Analyst

Financial Analysts help businesses make financial decisions. You could work with clients who are investing in commercial property. This course may be especially helpful for you if you want to work with clients who are buying or selling commercial property.

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Real Estate Developer

Real Estate Developers identify and develop land for commercial and residential purposes. A solid understanding of commercial property contracts and financial modeling is critical. This course may be helpful if you want to work as a Real Estate Developer.

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Underwriter

Underwriters assess and manage risk for insurance companies. You will review loan agreements for commercial property as part of your job. If you want to work as an Underwriter, consider taking this course to build a foundation in commercial property.

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Asset Manager

Asset Managers oversee investments. You may work with clients who invest in commercial property. You may also build financial models. This course may be useful if you want to work as an Asset Manager.

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Auditor

Auditors examine financial records to ensure accuracy. Understanding commercial property contracts, financial modeling, and lease agreements would be an advantage in this role. This course may be useful if you want to work as an Auditor.

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Bankruptcy Attorney

Bankruptcy Attorneys help clients who are going through bankruptcy. You may work with clients who are selling commercial property. This course may be useful if you want to work as a Bankruptcy Attorney.

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Tax Attorney

Tax Attorneys help clients with tax issues. You may work with clients who are buying or selling commercial property. If you want to work as a Tax Attorney, consider taking this course to learn about commercial property contracts and financial modeling.

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Real Estate Appraiser

Real Estate Appraisers determine the value of real estate properties. Understanding commercial property contracts, financial modeling, and lease agreements would be an advantage in this role. This course may be useful if you want to work as a Real Estate Appraiser.

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Commercial Real Estate Broker

Commercial Real Estate Brokers facilitate the sale and lease of commercial properties. Understanding commercial property contracts, financial modeling, and lease agreements would be an advantage in this role. This course may be useful if you want to work as a Commercial Real Estate Broker.

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