Free Online Real Estate Financial Modelling Courses & Interview Prep

Free Beginner Real Estate Financial Modelling Course

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Our most popular free course, the Beginner Real Estate Financial Modelling Course, is designed for students and early-career professionals who want to understand the basics of real estate cash flows and Excel modelling.

 

You will learn how to:

• Build a simple real estate financial model from scratch.

• Forecast rental income, expenses, and net operating income (NOI).

• Apply Excel formulas and formatting best practices used by investment professionals.

• Understand key real estate investment concepts such as IRR, equity multiple, and sensitivity analysis.

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The course includes downloadable Excel files, video lessons, and step-by-step guidance. It is the perfect way to build a strong foundation before moving to more advanced real estate models.

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Advanced Commercial Real Estate Financial Modelling (Free Preview)

 

For those ready to take their skills to the next level, the Advanced CRE Financial Modelling Course provides a deep dive into a real value-add case study. In the free preview lessons, you will get hands-on exposure to:

• Setting up assumptions and a rent roll.

• Modelling void periods, capex programs, and re-letting.

• Linking market rents and in-place leases into cash flows.

 

This is the same type of model you might be asked to complete in a real estate private equity interview or assessment center. By practicing with our preview, you will understand what employers expect and how to deliver under time pressure.

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Hotel Financial Modelling & Investment (Free Preview)

 

Hotels are one of the most complex real estate asset classes to underwrite, and few courses cover them in detail. That makes our Hotel Financial Modelling & Investment Course especially valuable.

 

In the free preview lessons, you will explore:

• The basics of hotel P&L statements and key performance indicators (RevPAR, ADR, occupancy).

• How management agreements and franchise fees impact investor returns.

• Revenue management strategies and cost structures unique to hotels.

 

If you are interested in hospitality investing or want to differentiate yourself in interviews, this free preview will give you a unique advantage.

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Free Guide: Real Estate Private Equity Interview Questions

 

Landing your dream role in real estate private equity or investment management requires more than just Excel skills. You also need to prepare for technical interviews, case studies, and assessment centers. Our free Real Estate Private Equity Interview Q&A Guide is designed for this purpose. By entering your email, you can download a PDF packed with the most common questions asked by employers, along with guidance on how to answer them.

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Topics include:

• Real estate valuation methods (DCF, cap rates, NAV).

• Modelling assumptions and sensitivities.

• Capital stack, leverage, and debt terms.

• Market analysis and investment strategies.

• Fit and behavioral questions used in private equity interviews.

 

This guide is an essential companion for anyone preparing for interviews or internships in real estate finance.

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Who These Free Resources Are For

 

These free real estate financial modelling courses and interview materials are ideal for:

• Students and graduates preparing for interviews and internships in real estate private equity, investment banking, or asset management.

• Early-career analysts and associates who want to sharpen their Excel modelling and valuation skills.

• Career switchers entering real estate investing from related fields.

• Anyone exploring real estate as an investment career path who wants a no-risk introduction.

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Accelerate Your Career with REIA

 

The Real Estate Investment Academy has trained thousands of students from over 170 countries. Our paid courses cover foundations, advanced valuation, applied financial modelling, commercial real estate analysis, and hotel investment case studies.

But these free resources are the best starting point:

• Build your foundation with the free beginner course.

• Explore advanced CRE and hotel case studies through preview lessons.

• Download the interview guide and prepare with confidence.

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Together, they form a complete toolkit to help you excel in interviews, land your first job, and accelerate your career in real estate private equity and investment.