Dedicated 1-on-1 Online CRE Tutoring
Real estate finance made simple. We leverage experience in real estate investment banking and private equity to equip you with the skillset necessary to ace class assignments and conquer financial modeling case studies with confidence.
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Your Go-To Resource for Real Estate Finance
If you need help with any of these concepts, you’re in the right place
Net Operating Income (NOI)
Cap Rate (Capitalization Rate)
Cash-on-Cash Return
Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
Net Present Value (NPV)
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
Equity Multiple
Multiple-on-Invested-Capital (MOIC)
Return-on-Cost (Yield-on-Cost)
Unlevered Returns
Levered Returns
Pro Forma
Rent Roll
Potential Gross Income (PGI)
Effective Gross Income (EGI)
Operating Expenses
Stabilized NOI
Rentable Square Feet
Vacancy & Credit Loss
Rent Escalation
Rent Concessions
Expense Reimbursements
Renewal Probability
Absorption & Turnover Vacancy
Tenant Quality
Lease Abstract
Goal Seek
Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV)
Loan-to-Cost Ratio (LTC)
Debt Service
Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)
Debt Yield
Loan Constant
Interest-Only Period
Balloon Payment
Exit Cap Rate
Federal Reserve
Development
Development Budget
Development Spread
Disposition Fee
Refinance Proceeds
Breakeven Occupancy
Preferred Return (Pref)
Preferred Equity
Sponsor Equity
General Partner
Limited Partner
Capital Stack
Waterfall Distribution
IRR Waterfall
Private Equity
Scenario Analysis
Sensitivity Analysis
Full-Service Lease
Gross Lease
Modified Gross Lease
Triple Net Lease (NNN)
Double Net Lease (NN)
Percentage Rent
Expense Stops
Base Year Stop
CAM Charges
Replacement Reserves
Untrended and Trended Rent
Tenant Improvements (TIs)
Leasing Commissions (LCs)
Market Rent vs. In-Place Rent
Fixed & Variable Expenses
Bridge Loan
Terminal Value
Ancillary Income
Rent Escalation
Rent Concessions
Sources & Uses
Absorption & Turnover Vacancy
Operating Shortfall
Case Study
Capstone Project
Offering Memorandum (OM)
Profit
Excel Shortcuts
Financial Modeling
Federal Funds Rate
Draw Schedule
Loss to Lease
Collection Loss
Acquisition
Core
Core-Plus
Value-Add
Multifamily
Office
Industrial
Retail
Hotel
Self-Storage
Going-In Cap Rate
Construction Loan
Soft Costs
Hard Costs
Amortization
Base Rent
Stabilization
Refinance
Weighted Average Lease Term (WALT)
Total Returns
And Many More…
Our Services
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Coursework Tutoring
Struggling to understand concepts from class? We break them down to help you ace your homework assignments and exams. You keep the solution file.
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Career Advancement
Already applying to real estate investment firms? We prepare you for the entire process. And don’t worry, we have many case study examples.
Who We Are
Experts in Real Estate Investment Finance
We’re here to make real estate financial modeling and investment analysis seamless. With certifications like the Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent), Series 79 (Investment Banking Representative), SIE (Securities Industry Essentials), and a New York State real estate license, we bring real industry experience to the table — not just theory. Our background includes a degree in economics from Middlebury College and experience on over $1 billion in real estate transactions across asset classes like multifamily, office, retail, hotels, and more. Whether you’re struggling with class concepts or gearing up for interviews, we’re here to help you feel confident and ready.
See It in Action
1-Hour Retail Acquisition Case Study (Live Modeling w/ Excel Shortcuts)
Here’s a video showcasing how to effortlessly complete a simple 1-hour acquisition model from scratch — with Excel shortcuts and dynamic formulas. The output is an institutional-quality real estate financial model, representative of the type of models you need to create to ace your courses and land offers in real estate private equity. We will get you to this level and beyond.
Pricing
Individual
$125 / 1-hour
Sessions start at a 1-hour minimum, with no maximum. Need more time? You can add in 30-minute increments — like 90 minutes or 2 hours — depending on what you need. Payments are due upon securing a time slot. Each session is fully personalized to your goals and learning style, whether you're working through a homework assignment, prepping for an interview, or leveling up in commercial real estate finance. We meet virtually on these platforms:
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Group Session
$90 / 1-hour / attendee
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Sessions are tailored to your goals and needs. Some students prefer to see the problem solved and then followed up with a review, other prefer us to correct their mistakes. We do not cover material related to obtain your real estate salesperson license.
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Self-Taught CRE is built for career switchers, undergrads, graduate students, recent grads, analysts, associates, and entrepreneurs looking to break into or advance in real estate investment, development, or private equity. We've supported students in MSRED, MBA, MSIRE, MRED, and undergraduate programs. No prior experience needed — we meet you where you are.
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Each session is 100% personalized. We typically work together over Google Meet or Zoom. You receive all files at the end of the session.
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Things come up. We have worked with investment bankers, parents, police officers, flight attendants, and people from all walks of life. Cancel or reschedule the first time, no big deal. After that, we do retain the amount you paid for your session.
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If a slot is available, we do accommodate same day sessions. Historically, an hour is more than enough time for us to be prepared to meet with students.
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We operate in Eastern Standard Time (EST) and are based in New York City. With that being said, we have worked with several students in California and even as far as London. Work with us and we’ll work with you.
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The vast majority of sessions happen online via Google Meet and occasionally Zoom. In person sessions are strictly limited to New York City, Nassau County, and Westchester County.
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No. You also don’t have to put your camera on. We have worked with some students for literal years and have no idea what they look like.
Start Working with Us
The Process Is Simple
There are two ways to get started:
1. Schedule a Free 15-Minute Call
Book a quick call to discuss your needs and ensure we’re a good fit.
2. Email Us Directly
Email us directly at info@self-taughtcre.com.