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CFM 420

Commercial Real Estate Management

Civil and Construction Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Fundamentals of commercial real estate investment, understanding market influences, contracts and property portfolio management.

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

4

Fixed

4

Fixed

4

Fixed

0

Title

Commercial Rental Properties

Learning Outcome

Define and explain lease and mortgage types, property valuation, operational and financial management of rental properties, and the role of the property manager in creating value.

Title

Mortgages

Learning Outcome

Develop a mortgage schedule and assess the impact of various payment strategies on term and interest paid.

Title

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Learning Outcome

Perform a cost-benefit analysis for a rental building upgrade using the income capitalization approach.

Title

Profit and Loss

Learning Outcome

Create a P&L for a rental complex and analyze the impact of operational changes to the property's financial situation.

Title

Rent Concessions

Learning Outcome

Evaluate the impact of granting rent concessions in different ways.

Title

Property Value

Learning Outcome

Analyze the current situation of a residential complex and develop a management strategy to increase the property's value.

Title

Management

Learning Outcome

Contrast the management of residential properties with office buildings and shopping centers.