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 →
We are VERY CLOSE to having 9,000 REFM Community Members, and we will be giving away $9,000 in Coupons upon reaching #9,000! To celebrate and thank you for your support, we will... read more →
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 →
Here are the main purposes of taking a commercial real estate loan: Purchase - to acquire a property Refinance - to replace an existing loan on a property Renovation -... read more →
This is the third in a series of posts that describe the stages and activities in the real estate development process. We are writing this series through the lens of doing... read more →