Master Real Estate Financial Modeling
Learn from former real estate investment banking and private equity professionals. Take the self-paced video course and build every model in Excel alongside the lessons, or work 1-on-1 with a tutor on coursework, modeling tests and REPE interviews.
- 310 video lessons
- Three full case studies
- $5.2B+ in transactions
- Lifetime access
Watch the Video Course Intro
Students From
- Wharton
- Columbia
- NYU
- Cornell
- Princeton
- Georgetown
- USC
- London School of Economics
- Boston College
- Boston University
- Fordham
- Rutgers
- Williams
- Middlebury
- Trinity
- Edinburgh
- SMU
- FIU
- University of Miami
- UC San Diego
Now Working At
- Blackstone
- J.P. Morgan
- Morgan Stanley
- JLL
- Newmark
- Barings
- W.P. Carey
- BrightSpire Capital
Learn at Your Own Pace, or Work Directly With a Tutor
Both are taught by the same former real estate investment banking and private equity professional, using the same models firms expect you to build. Many students do both.
Real Estate Financial Modeling Course
Build every model from a blank workbook, in the order the concepts actually build on each other.
$297 one payment
- 310 lessons and 13+ hours of video across 10 chapters
- Acquisition, value-add and development case studies
- Finished solution workbooks and the 50-page Definitive Guide
- Lifetime access and a 7-day money-back guarantee
Real Estate Finance Tutoring
Live sessions shaped around whatever you bring: a problem set, a timed case study, an interview next week or a live deal.
$180 per hour
- MSRE, MRED, MSIRE and MBA coursework
- REPE modeling tests and case studies
- Technical interview prep and mock interviews
- Online over Google Meet or Zoom, same-day often available
For Anyone Who Needs to Underwrite Real Estate the Way Institutions Do
Graduate Students
MSRE, MRED, MSIRE and MBA students who want coursework, problem sets and final project models to finally click.
Coursework tutoring →Breaking Into REPE
Candidates preparing for acquisitions, development and debt interviews, modeling tests and case studies.
62 interview questions →Analysts and Associates
Professionals who can run the firm’s model but want to rebuild it, defend it and move up.
The course →Career Switchers and Investors
Brokers, lenders, engineers and investors who want to underwrite deals instead of trusting the seller’s pro forma.
Free Excel models →Every Concept You Need, From Cap Rates to Waterfalls
If any of these show up in your class, your case study or your next interview, you are in the right place.
Returns
- IRR
- IRR vs NPV
- Equity multiple and MOIC
- Cash-on-cash return
- Return on cost
- Levered vs unlevered returns
Operations
- Net operating income
- Cap rates
- Pro forma
- Rent roll and lease abstract
- Vacancy and credit loss
- Breakeven occupancy
Debt
- DSCR
- Debt yield
- Loan-to-cost
- Loan-to-value
- Amortization and balloon
- Construction and bridge loans
Leasing
- Gross, NN and NNN leases
- Expense stops and CAM
- TIs and leasing commissions
- Renewal probability
- Market vs in-place rent
- WALT
Deals and Structure
- Equity waterfalls
- Preferred return and promote
- GP and LP splits
- Capital stack
- Development budgets
- Sources and uses
Need a definition fast? Browse the real estate finance glossary or the free quick lessons.
Results From Students We Have Taught 1-on-1
I had a background in commercial real estate but still lacked the Excel knowledge to feel comfortable completing a timed case study. We worked through a treasure chest of case studies we worked through together which prepped my interviews.
Jordan B.Real Estate Investment Professional, Acquisitions
Christian has helped me understand coursework and has even underwritten deals I plan on doing on my own. He turns what seems like a sea of numbers into a vivid picture.
Steve B.Current MSRE Student
Christian is a financial modeling genius and I don’t know anyone who underwrites deals like he does. He’s helped me transition to different shops various times and I can call on him for anything real estate related.
Matthew N.Real Estate Development Professional and Entrepreneur, Associate and Principal
I understand the coursework much better with Christian than I do with my professors. The way he describes the work is so easy to understand and I am so grateful for him.
Melisa L.Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, MSIRE Graduate
Chris helped me land a role at a top firm and helped me lateral to a real estate private equity lending shop. He’s able to clearly explain the implications of the macroeconomy on real estate and how partners and c-suite professionals think to navigate complex transactions.
Jason C.Real Estate Investment Professional, Debt Lending
Christian’s unmatched expertise and thoughtful mentorship not only made financial modeling comprehensible, but paved the way for a job I love, and for that, I am forever grateful.
Browning A.Real Estate Investment Professional, Acquisitions
Christian, is a lifesaver. He makes the most difficult concepts seem so simple to the point that I question how I struggled in the first place. I couldn’t imagine graduating without his help over the year.
Danny A.Licensed Real Estate Salesperson and Investor, MSIRE Graduate
Christian was more than a tutor — he was a true thought partner. He quickly understood my project, asked the right questions, and gave me clarity every step of the way. His ability to simplify complex ideas and guide my thinking gave me the confidence and edge I needed to succeed.
Brandi C.Real Estate Investment Professional, MBA, CCIM, CAHTA, CHIA
Christian is a beast in Excel.
Max L.Real Estate Developer and Hotelier, Principal
Free Resources to Get You Started
Model Library
Free commercial real estate Excel models, starting with a 4-tier IRR pari passu waterfall.
Download free →REPE Interview Questions
62 real estate private equity interview questions with answers, from DCF to waterfalls.
Start practicing →Quick Lessons
Short, practical lessons on cap rates, NOI, IRR, DSCR, debt yield and more.
Read the lessons →Glossary
Plain-English definitions of the real estate finance terms you will see in class and on the job.
Browse terms →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.
Real Industry Experience, Not Just Theory
I’m Christian, and I founded Self-Taught CRE. I have spent my career in real estate investment banking, private equity and advisory, working on over $5.2 billion of transactions across multifamily, office, retail and hotels.
For years I have taught this material 1-on-1 to MSRE and MSIRE students, to analysts a week out from a timed case study and to investors underwriting their own deals. The course follows the same order those sessions did.
- Transactions$5.2B+
- Asset classesMultifamily, Office, Retail, Hotel
- LicensesSeries 79, Series 63, SIE
- Real estateNew York State Licensed
- EducationMiddlebury College, Economics
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No packages to decode. Pick the format that fits how you learn.
Self-Paced Course
$297 one payment
310 lessons, three case studies, solution workbooks and lifetime access, with a 7-day money-back guarantee.
Individual Tutoring
$180 per hour
Fully personalized 1-on-1 sessions for coursework, modeling tests, case studies and interviews.
Group Sessions
$120 per hour per attendee
For classmates and study groups working through the same course, case or interview round.
Tutoring sessions start at a one-hour minimum and extend in 30-minute increments. Your first reschedule is on us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Course Self-Paced?
Yes. The Real Estate Financial Modeling Course is a self-paced video course with 310 lessons and 13+ hours of video. You watch on your own schedule, build each model in Excel alongside the lessons and keep lifetime access.
What Is Included in the Course?
310 video lessons across ten chapters, three case study documents (acquisition, value-add and development), the finished workbook for every case study and the 50-page Definitive Guide as a written reference.
Do I Need a Finance or Excel Background?
No. The course starts with the Excel functions and the real estate finance vocabulary, and tutoring meets you wherever you are. Students come from brokerage, construction, property management and from outside the industry entirely.
Is There a Guarantee on the Course?
Yes. If the course is not right for you, email info@self-taughtcre.com within 7 days of purchase for a full refund.
Should I Take the Course or Book Tutoring?
The course is the same material in a fixed order, for one payment. Tutoring is shaped around whatever you bring, such as a problem set, a timed case study or an interview, and is priced hourly. Many students do both.
How Much Does 1-on-1 Tutoring Cost?
Individual sessions are $180 per hour and group sessions are $120 per hour per attendee. Sessions start at a one-hour minimum and can be extended in 30-minute increments. See the tutoring page for details.
What Can Tutoring Help With?
Graduate real estate finance coursework, real estate financial modeling, REPE modeling tests and case studies, technical interview prep and underwriting live deals. We teach the concepts so you can do the work yourself.
How Do Tutoring Sessions Work?
Sessions are held online over Google Meet or Zoom, and you keep every file we build together. Same-day sessions are often available, and in-person sessions are possible in New York City, Nassau County and Westchester County.
How Do I Pay for Tutoring?
Payment is due when you book a time slot and can be made through Venmo, Zelle, Cash App or PayPal.
Ready to Master Real Estate Finance?
Book a free 15-minute call below to talk through your coursework, case study or interview, or start the course today.
The Process Is Simple
There are two ways to get started:
1. Schedule a Free 15-Minute Call
In this focused session, we’ll review your project or assignment, identify the key roadblocks, and outline the exact steps to solve them. If we agree it’s a fit, we’ll confirm your service package and begin immediately. This call is for students and professionals who are ready to take action and see results now.
2. Email Us Directly
Email us directly at info@self-taughtcre.com.