Question from one of our readers: What is a preferred return? Answer: At its most basic, a preferred return ("pref") is a mechanism for measuring a negotiated level of cash flow... read more →
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Grad Students: still presenting with Excel and Powerpoint in your in-class and case contest presentations? 1985 called and it wants its software back. Use Valuate to wow your... read more →
What Is Cash-On-Cash Return? Definition Of Cash On Cash Return And Explanation Of How It Can Mislead
Question from one of our readers: what is cash-on-cash return in a commercial real estate investment context? Answer: At its most basic, cash-on-cash return is defined as annual pre-income tax... read more →
I was at Wharton last week and heard about how the MBA Real Estate Club has become a "hot" club again. We have all heard about how when graduate students... read more →
Cap rates (capitalization rates) are still one of the most-mentioned and least-understood elements of commercial real estate. What is a cap rate? The simplest way to define a cap rate... read more →
Continuous improvements to Valuate, including an analysis comparison module Excel model templates version 5.0 - further improved from version 4.5 Updated training modules with more hands-on exercises New expanded format... read more →
We came out of the bottom of the last 4 real estate cycles in: 1983 1993 2003 I am sensing a lot of activity in the markets. I think 2014... read more →
