Learn fundamentals of real estate development to create impactful neighborhood-scale projects and build community value.
Learn fundamentals of real estate development to create impactful neighborhood-scale projects and build community value.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to real estate and community development, focusing on neighborhood-scale projects. Learners explore the entire real estate development process, from initial concept to financial modeling. The curriculum covers development stages, team building, project feasibility, social impact, and financial analysis. Through immersive experiences and case studies, participants learn to identify and analyze potential projects, conduct due diligence, and understand financial metrics. The course uniquely emphasizes community-centered development, teaching students to consider local history, demography, and culture in their projects. By the end, learners will have the skills to initiate community-focused real estate projects that create lasting positive impacts.
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What you'll learn
Describe the roles and responsibilities of a development team and project stages
Analyze financial returns and investment potential using financial modeling
Explore the relationship between real estate and community development
Assess market data, site conditions, and other metrics for due diligence
Understand the financial benefits of real estate and how to approach lenders
Use pro forma analysis to evaluate project feasibility
Skills you'll gain
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3.5 Hours PreRecorded video
18 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to real estate development with a unique focus on community value creation. Over five modules, learners explore the entire development process, from initial concept to financial modeling. The curriculum begins with fundamental principles and the roles within a development team. It then progresses through project ideation and approach, emphasizing community needs and impact. Learners delve into feasibility studies and due diligence, covering site conditions, market research, and construction budgeting. The course also provides in-depth coverage of real estate financing, including capital stacks, leverage, and return metrics. The final module focuses on financial modeling using pro forma analysis, teaching learners to evaluate project feasibility and perform sensitivity analyses. Throughout, the course emphasizes socially responsible practices and equitable approaches to real estate development.
Introductions & General Principles
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Idea and Approach
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Feasibility Through Due Diligence
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Financing
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Financial Modeling
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Chase Cantrell, Lecturer at the University of Michigan
Chase Cantrell is a Lecturer at the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, where he teaches the course Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community. He is also the Executive Director of Building Community Value (BCV), a nonprofit organization he founded to bridge the gap between traditional real estate resources and Detroit residents seeking to improve their neighborhoods. With a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School and a background in corporate and real estate law, Cantrell advocates for community revitalization and equitable development practices. His work focuses on empowering local residents through real estate training and technical assistance, making him a key figure in Detroit's policy-making efforts. Chase has been recognized for his contributions to urban development and continues to engage with students and community members to foster sustainable growth in underserved areas.
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