
Explore real estate market research basics to perform neighborhood analyses for residential and small multifamily investments using data tools, mortgage calculations in Excel, and macro economic data.
Use a mortgage calculator to explore what you can afford, including down payment, loan amount, interest rate, and 30-year terms, while budgeting property tax, insurance, and maintenance costs.
Learn how to identify investable neighborhoods using research, conversations with experienced investors, street view, and real estate search engines, while understanding price ranges and boundary effects on rents and values.
Welcome to Real Estate Market Research Basics! This course will cover practical steps in going out to perform market research on a prospective real estate investment. You should take this course if you are a first time investor, and want to increase your knowledge on your local neighborhood. The course will cover the financial components of a mortgage, what to consider before purchasing a property, and tools you can use to help increase your market knowledge.