Real Estate Acquisitions 101
How To Identify Commercial Properties, Run Due Diligence, Raise Capital, and Close Commercial Real Estate Transactions
4.68 (1438 reviews)
9 740
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3.5 hours
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Apr 2025
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$99.99
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What you will learn
Understand the entire process of purchasing a commercial real estate property from start to finish
Learn the key components of physical and financial due diligence, capital raising, and closing of a commercial real estate transaction
Understand how fee and waterfall structures work in a commercial real estate transaction, and how investors and private equity firms earn "sweat equity"
Understand the acquisitions career path, including compensation structures, career progression, and long-term opportunities in this sector
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Our Verdict
Real Estate Acquisitions 101 by Udemy offers a solid starting point for beginners looking to understand the commercial real estate transaction process—particularly those considering careers in acquisitions or working with acquisition professionals. The course focuses on fundamentals and essential aspects of real estate acquisitions while striving to deepen your understanding through underwriting and due diligence processes. Although this 101-level course can be further enhanced with more detailed, hands-on examples and increased representation of women in the field, it is still a valuable and comprehensive resource for aspiring commercial real estate professionals.
What We Liked
- Comprehensive overview of the commercial real estate acquisitions process, from identifying properties to closing transactions.
- Explains key components of physical and financial due diligence, capital raising, and waterfall structures.
- Laid out in a logical and easy-to-follow manner, making it an ideal starting point for those new to the industry or considering a career in acquisitions.
- High-quality content with clear explanations, engaging a variety of learners including those from small commercial real estate companies.
Potential Drawbacks
- Lacks a complete model/example study from A to Z for visualizing the timeline and connecting all the pieces of the syndication process.
- Could provide more high-level guidance on dealing with negative scenarios, exit strategies, or managing investor expectations.
- Minimal representation of women in course materials may be uninviting to female learners interested in commercial real estate acquisitions.
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20/01/2018
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08/08/2019
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