Master the fundamentals of commercial real estate analysis.
Analysis
Master the seven fundamental metrics that drive commercial real estate investment decisions. From cap rate to cash-on-cash return, understand what really matters.
Operations
Learn how to calculate the minimum occupancy rate needed to cover all operating expenses and debt service. Essential for risk assessment.
Valuation
Understand the crucial difference between cap rate and cash-on-cash return. One measures the property, the other measures your investment.
Returns
While cap rate measures a property's potential, CoC Return tells you about YOUR potential. Learn how to calculate this essential levered return metric.
From market research to financial modeling, master the complete commercial real estate underwriting process step by step.
Master the science of property valuation through detailed cap rate analysis. Learn about market compression, implied value, and real-world case studies.
Financing
Both metrics protect lenders, but they measure different risks. Learn when each matters most and how to optimize both for financing.
The Debt Service Coverage Ratio is critical for loan approval. Learn why lenders care about it and how to improve your ratio.
Different lenders have different DSCR minimums. Understand what banks, life companies, CMBS, and agencies require.
Tools
Not all calculators are created equal. Learn which free tools are essential for commercial real estate analysis and which are nice-to-have.
Cap rates vary dramatically by asset class. Understand what's considered strong for multifamily, office, retail, industrial, and specialty properties.
Master the essential formulas used by lenders to risk-assess your commercial real estate deals. A deep dive into DSCR, LTV, and Debt Yield.
How much can you borrow for a commercial property? The answer largely depends on the Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio. Learn what lenders look for.
Learn the owner-occupancy requirements, equity minimums, and personal guarantee rules for SBA 7(a) commercial real estate loans.
NOI is the foundation of CRE analysis. Our step-by-step guide shows you what to include, what to exclude, and why it's the most important number.
Learn the 'Income Approach' to multifamily analysis. Master the key metrics like NOI, Cap Rate, and Cash-on-Cash return to evaluate property performance.