
Quick Lessons
Straightforward articles designed to teach you the essential concepts and topics in real estate finance
What Is Cash-on-Cash Return in Real Estate?
Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding Cash-on-Cash Return
What Is Loan-to-Value (LTV) in Real Estate?
Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding Loan to Value Ratio (LTV)
The Role of Cap Rates in Real Estate
Trying to make sense of cap rates? This student-friendly guide explains what a cap rate really means, how to calculate it, and when to use it. With simple examples and clear explanations, you'll finally understand how cap rates help measure return, risk, and property value — without the confusing jargon.
How to Build a Real Estate Pro Forma in Excel (Step-by-Step)
How to build a real estate pro forma step-by-step
Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Net Present Value (NPV) - Two Sides of the Same Coin
The relationship between the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and the Net Present Value (NPV) - how practitioners versus academics view the two.
Net Present Value (NPV) Simplified
Net Present Value (NPV) isn’t rocket science - so here is all you need to know about it in short read.
Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Made Easy
Read this and in 2-minutes you will have a better understanding of IRR.