Course Details

All sessions taught by Mark Feld, Managing Director of Core Advisors

  • In Person Classes

    Each session is given in-person at our Lakewood/Toms River classroom. For those who are too far to attend, arrangements can be made to join on Zoom.

  • Course Portal

    Each participant gets access to a comprehensive course portal with relevant videos, documents, spreadsheets, and all session recordings which are posted after each class.

  • Work on Actual Deals

    Each session examines an actual deal on the market, working the numbers from scratch to arrive at a complete working financial model. As we go through the deal together, you will learn the process of how to model similar types of deals to accurately project expenses, cash flow, and profits.

Session Dates

Every Wednesday, 7PM-9PM ET

  • November 12 - Understanding the Landscape: How Markets, Assets & Timing Shape Smart Investments

    In this session, we’ll cover the key foundations of real estate investing — exploring asset types (MF, RT, IN, OF, H), how investors earn through cash flow, appreciation, and leverage, the lifecycle of an investment, market cycles, and the difference between core and value-add deals.

  • November 19 - Reading the Signals: Market Forces, Data & Valuation Drivers

    In this session, we’ll explore micro and macro factors that influence the market, key demand drivers, reliable data sources for research, methods for comparing prices by square footage and unit, and the fundamentals of cap rates and spreads.

  • November 26 - Rent Roll Fundamentals: Uncovering Opportunities Hidden in the Numbers

    In this session, we’ll learn how to read a rent roll, understand the differences between residential and commercial rent rolls, analyze effective rent, concessions, and their impact on NOI, and review how utility reimbursements factor into overall returns.

  • December 3 - Underwriting Like a Pro: Turning Assumptions into Investment Clarity

    In this session, we’ll cover the fundamentals of underwriting — including how to create and interpret proformas, analyze income and cash flow, review Sources and Uses (T12), calculate NOI and cap rates, and apply time value of money concepts such as FV, PV, and NPV.

  • December 10 - Winning the Exit: Returns, Scenarios & Strategic Decision-Making

    In this session, we’ll dive into cash flow timing, explore different types of returns such as cash-on-cash, IRR, and equity multiples, calculate exit value and proceeds, conduct what-if analyses, and examine how risk and return influence investment decisions.

Session Dates

Every Wednesday, 7PM-9PM ET

  • November 12 - Understanding the Landscape: How Markets, Assets & Timing Shape Smart Investments (EASY)

  • November 19 - Reading the Signals: Market Forces, Data & Valuation Drivers

  • November 26 - Rent Roll Fundamentals: Uncovering Opportunities Hidden in the Numbers

  • December 3 - Underwriting Like a Pro: Turning Assumptions into Investment Clarity

  • December 10 - Winning the Exit: Returns, Scenarios & Strategic Decision-Making

Topics Covered in the Course

  • Financing the Deal

    Explore the methods of securing capital for real estate deals, including bank loans, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac, and how the terms affect the feasibility of the deal.

  • Income & Expenses

    Analyze cash flow, rental income and actual expenses to determine the NOI and the true profitability of a property.

  • Rent Roll

    Learn how to properly analyze the rent roll of a deal, break it down based on the rooms and square footage, and how to determine it's pricing compared to similar units in the area.

  • Cash on Cash and IRR Projections

    Measure actual cash on cash investment returns and the total return of the investment, including appreciation and income from refinances.

  • Preferred Equity and LPs

    Not all partners are treated equally when it comes to distributions. Learn all about pref equity and how a portion of the deal's returns are divided.

  • Raising Capital

    Learn the tools and tips needed for raising equity from investors - what they are looking for in a deal, and how to presuade them on its true potential.

  • Property Tax Projections

    An often overlooked expense of deal are the property taxes. Learn how to discover when and why local governments reassess the values and how that can affect the deal's financials.

  • Value Add Deals

    Learn what's involved in taking an existing property and renovating the units, raising the value of the property and increasing its rental income as a result.

About our Partner

Core Advisors is a seasoned business advisory firm with over a decade of expertise in comprehensive financial modeling and strategic analysis. We specialize in key industries including real estate, healthcare, and specialty businesses. Our team delivers high-quality, in-depth offering memoranda featuring detailed business environment assessments, robust market research, and visually compelling graphics. Trusted by clients for precision and insight, Core Advisors turns complex data into clear, actionable strategies.