We wrote about our thoughts on AI 6 months ago, but at the fast pace things are moving, that feels like an eternity. In January 2026, Anthropic launched Claude Code / Cowork, an incredibly useful agentic AI tool for coding and general business analysis. For the first time since ChatGPT launched in late 2022, the market […]
Is artificial intelligence a farm tractor or a spreadsheet? Jevon’s Paradox is the idea that when technological advancements make a resource more efficient, instead of society consuming the same amount of that resource more efficiently, the price goes down and consumption of that resource goes up. When the spreadsheet was invented, instead of the accounting
What You’ll Get Download the finished Excel model below and follow along with our comprehensive video series! DOWNLOAD EXCEL MODEL Why This Tutorial Matters Triple Net development deals are a cornerstone of commercial real estate, and this tutorial shows you exactly how experienced professionals analyze them. Watch a seasoned CRE professional (8+ years experience at
Triple Net (NNN) Retail Development Model: Complete Video Tutorial & Free Excel Download Read More »
A Comprehensive Guide to Analyzing Commercial Real Estate Investments with this often Misunderstood Metric Download Excel Template Intro In this blog post, we’re going to explore the nuances of cash on cash returns within commercial real estate investments. We’ll cover what happens when the numerator and denominator change, and whether the metric is still valid
1). Be a Sponge – Treat your summer internship as an 8- or 10-week opportunity to learn as much as you can. Observe everything and bring a notebook everywhere you go (a phone works too, but a notebook/pen may look better). Learn from both junior and senior professionals. Identify professionals that are respected within the organization and
We periodically hold Ask Me Anything calls with university real estate clubs or with our community, where we answer any questions related to real estate. The discussion typically focuses on early career, interviews, networking, and real estate industry themes. For those that haven’t joined our calls, we put together a helpful summary of frequently asked
Although real estate interview case studies can be intimidating, there are proven strategies that can help you improve your performance and overall confidence. It sounds trite, but it’s true – practice makes perfect. Whether it’s modeling, mental math, or Excel keyboard shortcuts, putting in the time at home is by far the best way to
10 DO’s and DONT’s for Real Estate Interview Case Studies Read More »
This is the sixth and final post in our ongoing real estate private equity case study on how a construction loan is underwritten by potential lenders. This installment will provide a deal summary and a wrap up that includes a cautionary tale about construction lending. To read the previous posts in the series, click on
Underwriting a Construction Loan – Summary & Wrap Up Read More »
This is the fifth post in our ongoing real estate private equity case study on how a construction loan is underwritten by potential lenders. This installment will focus on collateral analysis. To read the previous posts in the series, click on the links below: Post #1: Introduction & Setup Post #2: Borrower Analysis Post #3:
Underwriting a Construction Loan – Collateral Analysis Read More »
This is the fourth post in our ongoing real estate private equity case study on how a construction loan is underwritten by potential lenders. This installment will focus on repayment analysis. To read the previous posts in the series, click on the links below: Post #1: Introduction & Setup Post #2: Borrower Analysis Post #3: Guarantor
Underwriting a Construction Loan – Repayment Analysis Read More »