Commercial Real Estate Investing

Overview

Investing in commercial real estate isn’t always easy--there are high costs and many complexities. Aspiring investors have many avenues to pursue, however, ranging from real estate investment trusts to crowdfunding and other private credit options. There are also many different types of commercial property available. This course provides an overview of commercial real estate and discusses key aspects of commercial real estate investment--things real estate agent should be familiar with when working in this segment of the real estate industry. 

Find this course for your license


License or Certification 

 

Regulator 

 

Type 

 



Learning Objectives

  • Identify the advantages and disadvantages of investing in commercial real estate and what kinds of properties make up the different classifications of commercial properties
  • Discuss the different types of commercial real estate properties and their investment characteristics based on the types of tenants they serve
  • Compare the different investment vehicles for commercial real estate properties
  • Describe how real estate investment trusts operate 
  • Recognize how crowdfunding and other private credit options can be used to fund commercial real estate investments
  • Identify the demand drivers that affect retail, office, industrial, and multifamily properties
  • Explain the steps in the real estate syndication process
  • Recognize how the use of artificial intelligence affects commercial real estate investing
  • Relate the impact of social, economic, and government forces on real estate values


Designed For:

All real estate licensees at any level in their career




Course Information

Adding additional credit may change exam requirements.