Investment Property Practice and Management (9-Credit Hours)

This popular course provides an up-to-date introduction to property management with a practical focus on how to comply with regulations and avoid liability, as well as a comprehensive introduction to the potentially lucrative field of commercial real estate. Discussion includes the categories of commercial property, financial elements involved in real estate investments, and developing a marketing plan. The features include Liability Alerts that offer suggestions for avoiding liability from both owners and tenants, as well as case studies, key terms, learning objectives, review questions, answer keys, and a glossary.

Topics Include:

• Introduction to Professional Property Management
• The Manager-Owner Relationship
• Economics and Planning
• Leases and Tenant Issues
• Managing Residential Properties
• Managing Risk and Tenant Safety Issues
• Characteristics of Commercial Investment Real Estate
• Understanding and Analyzing Investment Returns
• Income Tax Characteristics of the Real Estate Investment
• Marketing Commercial and Investment Real Estate

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