Course 2.0 – Week 2

Video 2-1 – Overview of Module 2 – Markets Ready for Module 2? Then start here and see what we cover in this module!

Module 2 Video-2 Understanding Cap Rates In this video, I teach you how to understand cap rates, how they vary from market to market and asset class to asset class, and how to use your understanding of cap rates to invest wisely in real estate. Download Slides

Module 2-Video 3: Understanding Market Cycles In this video, I explain the real estate market cycle, show how to “time” the market, discuss typical investor psychology throughout the market cycle, and how you should approach investing during each of the four phases of the cycle. Download Slides

Module 2-Video 4: Selecting Good Markets for Investment In this video, we discuss the first part of identifying a good investment market: how to select a strong metropolitan statistical area (MSA), based on demographic, economic, environmental, and other factors. Download Slides Download Handout

Module 2-Video 5: Selecting Good Submarkets for Investment in the second part of this two-part video, we discuss how to select good submarkets within an MSA, once you’ve decided on which MSA to focus on. Download Slides Download Handout

 Module 2-Video 6: Where to Find the Data In this video, we explore some of the great sources of free demographic and economic data to help you evaluate markets and submarkets Free Data Sources Handout