Real Estate Investment

Education Provider #0211001387 Course Approval #0214031295

This 45-hour Virginia broker pre-licensing course delivers specialized investment knowledge required as part of the state’s 180-hour broker qualification pathway. Students will explore foundational investment theory while developing critical analysis skills through feasibility study methodologies that evaluate potential property acquisitions and development projects. The curriculum provides detailed examination of advantages and challenges inherent in real estate investing, from wealth-building opportunities to market volatility and liquidity concerns. Through focused study of tax implications affecting investment returns—including depreciation schedules, 1031 exchanges, and capital gains treatment—participants will understand how federal and state tax law shapes investment decision-making. The course further analyzes diverse property sectors including residential rental markets, commercial office and retail spaces, industrial facilities, and alternative investment opportunities such as land banking and mixed-use developments, while examining financing structures specifically designed to support investor objectives and maximize returns in Virginia’s dynamic real estate market.