TOPIC 1: Introduction to RE, REI Process and
Investment and Market Environment Analysis
Topics to Be Covered:
 INTRODUCTION TO REAL ESTATE
o What is Real Estate
o Residential Real Estate
o Commercial Real Estate
• Office
• Retail
• Industrial
o Real Estate Ownership
o Real Estate Functions
• Building and Operating
• Investment Management
• Other Participants
 REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT PROCESS
 INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET CONDITIONS ANALYSIS
o Market Environment
o Legal Environment
o Financing Environment
o Tax Environment
INTRODUCTION TO REAL ESTATE
What is Real Estate?