Commercial Real Estate Development and Investment – Part A

With a career spanning over 40 years ago, I’ve have been fortunate to be involved in a range of commercial projects as a developer, architect and development manager serving commercial real estate developers. Having worked in both the residential and commercial sectors, I have found the latter to be more financially rewarding. However, it does not come without challenges. Therefore, if you intend establishing a development career in the commercial real estate sector, it is vital that you educate yourself in the finer aspects of this complex area. In addition, it is imperative you gain some experience before venturing on your own. It can be achieved by initially investing into this sector through a listed company or to partner with a seasoned commercial developer.

Success in developing and investing commercial real estate, is based on an all-encompassing blend of knowledge and experience covering aspects of market research and trends, development economics, effective management, financial leveraging, and a good understanding of construction. So, when selecting a book or taking a course on commercial real estate, select one where the author who is providing an education based on personal experience.

When I penned this course, I found that there were so many topics to cover under commercial real estate. Therefore, this course comes in two parts. Part A covers the Fundamentals of Commercial development and investment. While Part B provides details of the various Commercial Asset Classes from small office developments to regional shopping centres supported with case studies.

Under Part A “Fundamentals in developing and investing in Commercial Real Estates”, you will learn the key principles and market forces that drives the demand for commercial property. It analyses how to find and negotiate in securing a preferred development site, undertaking financial feasibility studies, architectural design, securing development approval, tax benefits, ownership structures, and various funding models through to marketing and pre-leasing. Under Part B “Commercial Real Estate Asset Classes”, you get a good understanding of how each type of commercial property functions in order to maximise returns.

While this course is based on the Australian context, many of the fundamentals are similar to other countries with the exception of tax laws relevant to the specific country.

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• Preface 04:49

  • 1: Preface Preview 04:49

• 1. Introduction 11:37

  • 2: 1. Introduction Preview 11:37

• 2. Why commercial property? 31:41

  • 3: 2. Why commercial property? 31:41

• 3. Understanding the commercial market 36:33

  • 4: 3. Understanding the commercial market 36:33

• 4. To develop or invest 32:45

  • 5: 4. To develop or invest 32:45

• 5. The commercial development team 25:17

  • 6: 5. The commercial development team 25:17

• 6. The commercial development process. 19:00

  • 7: 6. The commercial development process. 19:00

• 7. Commercial site selection 45:33

  • 8: 7. Commercial site selection 45:33

• 8. Negotiating and purchasing 44:02

  • 9: 8. Negotiating and purchasing 44:02

• 9. Making commercial numbers work 29:21

  • 10: 9. Making commercial numbers work 29:21

• 10. Ownership structures and tax 34:23

  • 11: 10. Ownership structures and tax 34:23

• 11. Commercial development finance 46:58

  • 12: 11. Commercial development finance 46:58

• 12. Raising equity finance 44:32

  • 13: 12. Raising equity finance 44:32

• 13. Preconstruction & approval process 34:24

  • 14: 13. Preconstruction & approval process 34:24

• 14. Construction process 36:13

  • 15: 14. Construction process 36:13

• 15. Commercial leases and management 37:53

  • 16: 15. Commercial leases and management 37:53

• 16. Conclusion 11:22

  • 17: 16. Conclusion 11:22

A comprehensive course for commercial real estate developers and investors.

This course is for professionals with specific interest in commercial development. It teaches you about the risk and rewards of commercial property and how to take advantage of development opportunities. If you intend making a career in developing and investing in Commercial Real Estate Development, then this in-depth course is a must. While the course “An Intelligent Course on Real Estate Development” provides an overview of real estate development, this thorough course covers all aspects of Commercial Development and investment. As the content is quite extensive, it had to be split into two sections namely, (a) Fundamentals and (b) Asset Classes or types of residential projects. Part A “The Fundamentals in developing and investing in Commercial Real Estate” covers areas of the Commercial development and investment process in detail plus tips and development strategies.

What you will learn from this course?

• Learn the difference between residential and commercial properties
• How to be conversant and discuss the commercial property with industry experts
• Learn to understand the functional planning that makes commercial projects successful
• Learn to grasp funding of commercial projects work
• How to apply key analysis techniques to a commercial property
• How to structure lease agreements
• Learn why commercial are better passive income earners

CURRICULUM

1. Introduction
2. Why commercial developments?
3. Understanding the commercial market
4. To develop or invest
5. The commercial development team
6. The commercial development process
7. Commercial site selection
8. Negotiating and purchasing
9. Making commercial numbers work
10. Ownership structures and tax
11. Commercial development finance
12. Raising equity finance
13. Preconstruction & approval process
14. Construction process
15. Commercial leases and management
16. Conclusion

• Emerging Developers / Entrepreneurs
• Builders / General Contractors
• Professional Consultants (Architects, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors etc.)
• Real Estate Lawyers /Accountants
• Construction Project Managers
• Property Owners
• Landowners / Investors
• Real Estate Agents
• Finance Consultants
• Investment / Fund Managers

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Project Management
• Completed Residential Real Estate Development and Investment Parts A and B

Commercial Real Estate listed companies, Real Estate investment Trust and Commercial Real Estate Developers are constantly looking experts in this sector. They offer various roles from analyst to development managers who can earn six-figure salaries or more.