Understanding Financial Modeling with Bruce Kirsch

from Commercial Real Estate 101 Podcast · host Raphael Collazo

What do you know about financial modeling? How is it affecting commercial real estate? Why you need to understand the financial modeling for CRE? ▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/  Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael Collazo is here to help you with Understanding Financial Modeling with Bruce Kirsch. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a part of the group!    In today’s episode, Bruce Kirsch, Founder of REFM, Author of the "RE Finance and Investments" textbook and REFAI Certification program, discussed his background and explained how he got started in the commercial real estate industry.    Along with that, he will share strategies to effectively model the financial performance of commercial real estate investment opportunities. 🧮    ▶️ In this video, you will learn about various concepts including:   • From a value-add investment standpoint, what are some of the mistakes investors make when analyzing opportunities, • From a development standpoint, what are some of the mistakes investors make when analyzing opportunities, • What resources to draw upon to formulate assumptions when creating your models, • How do non-quantifiable metrics (i.e., political, social etc.) impact the models you ultimately create, • When delivering a listing presentation and/or investment pitch, what are some of the best strategies to recommend individuals implement to increase their close rate, • What strategies to recommend regarding negotiations, • As well as much more...   So, watch the full video until the end to learn about how and why you need to understand financial modeling in CRE. ▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Bruce, check out the following links:   ▶ Website:  http://getrefm.com/ ▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucekirsch/ ▶ Email: [email protected] If you find value in these episodes, please SUBSCRIBE, leave us a 5 🌟 review and share with your friends.  -----------------------------------  ▶️ Check out my Website: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ ----------------------------------  ▶️ For business inquiries: [email protected]  ▶️ Call/Text me: 502-536-7315 ----------------------------------  ▶️ FREE REAL ESTATE GUIDES: https://linktr.ee/raphaelcollazocre ----------------------------------  ▶️ Follow me on:  • Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Commercial-Real-Estate-101/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recollaz/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raphaelcrelouisville • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelcollazo/ -----------------------------------  #CommercialRealEstate #RaphaelCollazo #financialmodel #financialmodeling #commercialrealestatelouisville #commercialrealestatelouisvilleky #BruceKirsch

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What do you know about financial modeling? How is it affecting commercial real estate? Why you need to understand the financial modeling for CRE? ▶️ Visit to know more: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ Welcome, and for all your questions, Raphael Collazo is here to help you with Understanding Financial Modeling with Bruce Kirsch. If you are interested in learning about the many facets of commercial real estate, whether you're a business owner, investor, or just someone who's curious about the subject, you'll gain value from being a part of the group! In today’s episode, Bruce Kirsch, Founder of REFM, Author of the "RE Finance and Investments" textbook and REFAI Certification program, discussed his background and explained how he got started in the commercial real estate industry. Along with that, he will share strategies to effectively model the financial performance of commercial real estate investment opportunities. 🧮 ▶️ In this video, you will learn about various concepts including: • From a value-add investment standpoint, what are some of the mistakes investors make when analyzing opportunities, • From a development standpoint, what are some of the mistakes investors make when analyzing opportunities, • What resources to draw upon to formulate assumptions when creating your models, • How do non-quantifiable metrics (i.e., political, social etc.) impact the models you ultimately create, • When delivering a listing presentation and/or investment pitch, what are some of the best strategies to recommend individuals implement to increase their close rate, • What strategies to recommend regarding negotiations, • As well as much more... So, watch the full video until the end to learn about how and why you need to understand financial modeling in CRE. ▶️ If you're interested in learning more about Bruce, check out the following links: ▶ Website: http://getrefm.com/ ▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucekirsch/ ▶ Email: [email protected] If you find value in these episodes, please SUBSCRIBE, leave us a 5 🌟 review and share with your friends. ----------------------------------- ▶️ Check out my Website: https://www.raphaelcollazo.com/ ---------------------------------- ▶️ For business inquiries: [email protected] ▶️ Call/Text me: 502-536-7315 ---------------------------------- ▶️ FREE REAL ESTATE GUIDES: https://linktr.ee/raphaelcollazocre ---------------------------------- ▶️ Follow me on: • Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Commercial-Real-Estate-101/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recollaz/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raphaelcrelouisville • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelcollazo/ ----------------------------------- #CommercialRealEstate #RaphaelCollazo #financialmodel #financialmodeling #commercialrealestatelouisville #commercialrealestatelouisvilleky #BruceKirsch

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