Real Estate Financial Modeling Course – Aaron Hancock’s Wall Street Prep

Introduction To Real Estate Financial Modeling By Aaron Hancock – Wall Street Prep

Master Real Estate Finance Modeling with Aaron Hancock’s comprehensive course at Wall Street Prep. Whether you’re an aspiring real estate professional or a seasoned investor, this program offers everything you need to build and interpret real estate financial models for multifamily, office, retail, and industrial properties. Learn the same strategies used by top real estate private equity firms to evaluate investment opportunities and make informed decisions.

What Is Aaron Hancock – Wall Street Prep – Real Estate Financial Modeling?

Aaron Hancock is a key instructor at Wall Street Prep, a leading provider of financial training programs. Specifically, he specializes in the Real Estate Financial Modeling (REFM) course, where he leverages his expertise to help students master the complexities of real estate finance.

What Is Real Estate Financial Modeling?

Real Estate Financial Modeling is a specialized area within financial modeling that focuses on the financial aspects of real estate investments. It involves:

• Property Valuation: Assessing the value of real estate assets based on various financial metrics.
• Investment Analysis: Evaluating potential real estate investments to determine their profitability and risks.
• Cash Flow Projections: Estimating future cash flows from real estate investments to aid in decision-making.
• Scenario Analysis: Testing different financial scenarios to understand potential outcomes and impacts on investments.

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What You’ll Learn in Real Estate Financial Modeling

THIS PROGRAM HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BUILD AND INTERPRET REAL ESTATE FINANCE MODELS. ALL MAJOR REAL ESTATE “FOOD GROUPS” ARE COVERED, INCLUDING MULTIFAMILY, OFFICE, RETAIL, AND INDUSTRIAL.

• Get 20+ Hours of Video Content + Reusable Real Estate Excel Model Templates

Get lifetime access to step by step online video training as well as industry-grade reusable real estate excel templates for modeling acquisitions and developments for multifamily, office, retail, industrial properties, including JV & Waterfall Modeling.

• Learn from Real Estate practitioners

Led by real estate private equity expert Aaron Hancock, you’ll not only learn modeling best practices across the different real estate property types, you’ll learn how real estate investors actually evaluate opportunities.

• Enhance your Real Estate credentials

Designed for professionals and students pursuing careers in real estate private equity as well as operators, developers, lenders, individual investors. Enrollment includes the option of sitting for the Real Estate Financial Modeling Certification. Those who successfully pass the exam can present their achievement on their resumes and LinkedIn (see below).

A Comprehensive Real Estate Financial Modeling Program

This course begins with the foundations of real estate finance and excel best practices, adding complexity piece by piece. By the end of the program, learners will build complete, industrial grade multifamily, office, retail and industrial models, including in depth treatment of the modeling of revenues, operating expenses, capital improvements, debt, and joint venture waterfalls

• Real estate financial modeling best practices
• Real estate investment and development theory
• How to utilize historical financials to build a multifamily acquisition model
• How to utilize Argus outputs to build a commercial acquisition model
• How to build a real estate development model
• How to model a debt schedule
• How to model a joint venture waterfall

Why Choose Real Estate Financial Modeling?

• Comprehensive Training: Gain access to over 20+ hours of video content and industry-standard Excel model templates.
• Real-World Application: Learn from experienced real estate practitioners and model acquisitions and developments with precision.
• Lifetime Access: Enjoy lifetime access to step-by-step video training and reusable Excel templates for continued growth and learning.
• Industry Certification: Earn the Real Estate Financial Modeling Certification and showcase your credentials to employers and clients.

This program includes the following 9 modules

Each module builds sequentially towards a complete understanding of the Real Estate model building process

Introduction to Real Estate Modeling

Section 1 of our Real Estate Financial Modeling Program. This course provides an introduction to the function of real estate financial models, the challenges presented by bespoke approaches, and Wall Street Prep’s approach to teaching Real Estate Financial Modeling. We will begin with a review of efficiency and formatting fundamentals that will be …

Operating Cash Flow

Section 2 of our Real Estate Financial Modeling Program. Real estate is all about cash flow. This module will cover cash flow builds for multifamily and commercial property types. We will build the foundations of revenues and expenses and finish with a discussion on the importance of net operating income. Each section will begin with the characteri …

Non-Operating Cash Flow

Section 3 of our Real Estate Financial Modeling Program. Although real estate is valued based on operating cash flow, non-operating cash flows are integral to business plans. This module will cover leasing costs for commercial properties, capital improvements and costs associated with buying and selling a property. After detailed discussions of the …

Debt & Levered Cash Flow

Section 4 of our Real Estate Financial Modeling Program. Real estate is a highly levered asset class and an understanding of leverage is critical for any real estate investor. This module will serve as a primer on real estate debt, covering everything from different ways to finance an acquisition, to key terms in loan documents and how to model an …

Joint Ventures & Waterfalls

Section 5 of our Real Estate Financial Modeling Program. The waterfall is infamously part of most real estate interview modeling tests. This module introduces joint ventures and the theory behind waterfalls. After introducing key terminology and reinforcing the underlying theory, considerable time will be spent on a step-by-step walkthrough of how …

Summarizing & Analyzing the Model

Section 6 of our Real Estate Financial Modeling Program. Real estate financial models are tools for projecting the cash flows of a potential investment. The cash flow projections alone are not enough to analyze a potential investment. This module will cover how to summarize the outputs of a model to form the basis of an analysis by discussing key m …

Development Modeling

Section 7 of our Real Estate Financial Modeling Program. Real estate can be bought or built. Up to this point, the course has been focused on buying property. This module will unpack the differences and similarities in modeling a development and an acquisition. Development specific topics such as construction budgets and lease-up will be covered as …

Office Building Acquisition Case Study

Section 8 of our Real Estate Financial Modeling Program. Building well-formatted and extensive models is the name of the game for those working for institutional firms or preparing materials for a potential investor. But, many situations – whether a modeling test or first pass at a potential personal investment – necessitate building a model quickl …

Multifamily Building Development Case Study

Section 9 of our Real Estate Financial Modeling Program. Building well-formatted and extensive models is the name of the game for those working for institutional firms or preparing materials for a potential investor. But, many situations – whether a modeling test or first pass at a potential personal investment – necessitate building a model quickl …

Get the Real Estate Financial Modeling Certification

Trainees are eligible to take the WSP Real Estate Financial Modeling Certification Exam for 24 months from the date of enrollment. Those who complete the exam and score above 70% will receive a the certification. The exam is a challenging online assessment that covers the most difficult concepts taught in the program.

Who Is This Program For?

This course is designed for individual investors as well as students and professionals pursuing careers in:

• Acquisitions
• Development
• Private Equity
• Asset Management
• Brokerage
• Lending

Why Real Estate Financial Modeling Stands Out

• Expert-Led Training: Learn from Aaron Hancock, a real estate private equity expert with years of hands-on experience.
• Real-World Scenarios: Build complete models using real-world examples, ensuring you can apply your knowledge immediately.
• Industry-Recognized Certification: Boost your resume with a certification that is valued by real estate private equity firms and other leading organizations.
• Comprehensive Learning Experience: Each module builds progressively, ensuring a deep understanding of real estate financial models.

Who is Aaron Hancock?

Aaron Hancock is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in real estate finance and financial modeling. His background typically includes:

• Industry Experience: Aaron has worked on various real estate projects, gaining hands-on experience in areas like property valuation, investment analysis, and portfolio management.
• Educational Expertise: With a strong foundation in finance, Aaron is adept at teaching complex concepts in an understandable way, making him an invaluable resource for students aiming to enter the real estate sector.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in advanced Excel techniques and financial modeling software, Aaron ensures that his students are well-equipped with the technical skills needed in today’s competitive job market.

Conclusion

Master the art of real estate financial modeling with Aaron Hancock’s Real Estate Financial Modeling Course at Wall Street Prep. Whether you’re looking to enhance your career or invest in real estate, this course provides the knowledge, tools, and certification needed to succeed.