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Real Estate Financial Modelling &
 Investment Courses

Real Estate Financial Modelling & Investment Courses

We deliver institutional-grade commercial real estate (CRE) investment and financial modelling courses that equip students and finance professionals with job-ready skills to secure roles and accelerate careers in real estate private equity and investing.

  • Learn from a former Blackstone investor 

  • 4,000+ students from 120+ countries

  • Real-world case studies & Excel models

  • Learn from a former Blackstone investor 

  • 4,000+ students from 120+ countries

  • Real-world case studies & Excel models

The Complete REIA
Course Package
£349 or
6 monthly installments of £64
Video Recordings: 32.5h
All courses in one complete package. Buying this complete bundle costs 50% less than purchasing each course separately.
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Best Value
Free Beginner Real Estate Financial Model
Free Course
Video Recordings: 1.5h
Kickstart your real estate financial modelling journey and master the essential Excel and real estate financial modelling skills used by top real estate investment firms. 
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Real Estate Job Interview
Prep Handbook
Free Download
Video Recordings: n.a.
Free guide to real estate interview questions built for students and professionals preparing for job interviews and assessment centers.
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Advanced Commercial Real Estate Financial Model
£149 or
6 monthly installments of £27
Video Recordings: 3.5h
Take your financial modelling skills to the next level by completing this advanced case study based real estate LBO financial modelling course.
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Foundations of
Real Estate Investments
£99 or
6 monthly installments of £18
Video Recordings: 6.5h
Build a well-rounded foundation of real estate and discover how the most prestigious investment firms analyse real estate transactions.
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Advanced Real
Estate Valuations
£94 or
6 monthly installments of £17
Video Recordings: 4.5h
This course covers the most important valuation tools including relative, DCF and LBO valuations as well as more advanced techniques.
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Applied Financial
Modelling
£79 or
6 monthly installments of £14
Video Recordings: 6.5h
Master best-in-class financial modelling techniques and power up your finance career with industry-best practices in Excel.
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Hotel Financial
Modelling & Investment
£219 or
6 monthly installments of £40
Video Recordings: 10.5h
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to hotel investing and valuation, combining institutional frameworks with a hands-on financial modelling case study.
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The REIT Financial
Model
£[249]

Video Recordings: 10.0h
Learn how to build an integrated financial model for a Real Estate Investment Trust including a balance sheet, cash-flow statement and income statement.
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4,000+
students
from
120+
countries
100%

Our Mission

The Real Estate Investment Academy (REIA) is an online educational platform with a singular mission: to provide best-in-class online real estate courses that empower students, graduates, and finance professionals with the practical skills and insights required to thrive in the highly competitive real estate industry.
Education Excellence
Learn from world-class real estate investment professionals with top-tier expertise.
Practical Skills
Gain hands-on training in Excel and financial modelling directly applicable to your career.
Career Acceleration
​Boost your job prospects and fast-track your success in the competitive real estate industry.

Success Stories

Practical, proven, and career-changing - discover how REIA has helped students secure top roles and industry professionals thrive in their careers.
Gregoire Delcourt
REPE Analyst
“REIA gave me the modelling skills I needed to break into real estate private equity. It’s sharp, intuitive, and focused on the tools you actually use. The course helped me secure a job in the investment team at Starwood”
Chester Gash
Investment Analyst
“I took the REIA courses after completing my Master's degree in Real Estate and it quickly became one of the most valuable learning experiences I’ve had. It bridged the gap between theory and execution and gave me the skills and confidence to hit the ground running at Hines. What sets the REIA courses apart are their clarity, structure and relevance to institutional practice"
Tin Li
Real Estate Private Equity Analyst
“Even as a working professional with over 2 years of real estate investment experience at Blackstone, I found REIA incredibly helpful for consolidating my real estate knowledge. The course was clear, relevant, and added real value alongside my day-to-day experience at Blackstone.”
Ismael A.
Associate at Morgan Stanley
"The course has been really valuable. I’ve signed up for several modules because the level of detail and real world case studies have sharpened my underwriting and analysis skills and gave me a real edge in my role at Morgan Stanley"
Ngozi U.
Investment Banking Associate
​“Coming from a legal background, I wanted to build technical skills in a new sector. REIA made real estate investment concepts practical and accessible, with clear case studies and professional tools. Thanks to the financial modelling training, I am excelling in my role at Bank of America"
Ferdinand T.
Strategy Consultant at McKinsey
"Being a generalist at McKinsey, REIA has given me the deep specialist knowledge for the real estate sector which was invaluable for some of my recent real estate projects."
Chiara B.
Distressed Credit
"​A huge thank you to REIA. The modelling courses played a big part in helping me land my dream role at Cerberus. The LBO case studies helped bridge the gap between theory and practice, especially during the modelling test. I've already started recommending it to friends!"
Carmen Barrionuevo
Private Equity Analyst
“REIA gave me the skills and confidence to break from my sell-side job at Citi investment banking into my role at Dubai Holding. The hands-on cases and institutional lens made it incredibly relevant and practical.”

Why Us?

A trusted platform to master real estate financial modelling and break into commercial real estate investing

  • Industry-Proven Results

    Alumni work at top PE firms and banks.

  • Top-Tier Instructor

    Instructor is ex-Blackstone with 15+ years of experience

  • Global Reach & Reviews

    4,000+ students, 100% 5-star reviews.

  • Unbeatable Value

    Institutional training at a fraction of the cost.

  • Free Resources

    Free Beginner Financial Modelling Course &
    Free Real Estate Job Interview Prep Handbook.
    Free Beginner Financial Modelling Course & Free Real Estate Job Interview Prep Handbook.

  • Hands-On, Practical Case Studies

    Real-world workflows, not dry lectures.

  • Learn Anytime, Forever

    Learn at your pace, for life.

  • Career-Boosting Certificates

    Showcase your skills to employers.

​Enrol now for an educational experience that will shape your future in commercial real estate investments.

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Core Curriculum

Our courses go beyond textbook theories, ensuring participants acquire the know-how and expertise required in their professional lives. The course content focuses on hands-on skills that are directly applicable in the workplace.

Real Estate Investment Training

Encompasses the fundamental concepts and advanced strategies the world’s most prestigious institutions employ to analyse real estate transactions, including property valuations, risk assessment, market cycles and investment strategies.

Excel & Financial Modelling Training

​Take your financial modelling skills to the next level with dedicated Excel and financial modelling courses including discounted cash-flow (DCF) and leveraged buy-out (LBO) valuation courses.

Your Instructor

Learn from a top instructor and active Chief Investment Officer with more than fifteen years in real estate private equity including Blackstone
"We provide the tools, techniques, and insider knowledge that will give you a distinct advantage to propel your career forward. ​​"

Steffen Kluners – Founder of REIA

  • 15+ years in private equity (ex Blackstone)
  • Chief Investment Officer at real estate investment firm
  • Former Head Instructor of online real estate investment programme at Oxford University
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The course is taught by Steffen Klüners, a real estate private equity professional with over 15 years of real estate investment experience, including at Blackstone. He has executed transactions exceeding $5.0 billion and is currently Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of a private equity–backed investment platform.
Steffen has also taught at Oxford University as Head Instructor of the online real estate investment programme.​ In the REIA courses, he shares practical insights into how leading private equity firms analyse, structure, and execute real estate deals.

Built for a global audience of
future leaders

From New York to Dubai, Berlin to Singapore—REIA students apply what they learn across borders. The principles and techniques taught are grounded in global best practices used by leading real estate investors worldwide.
Universally applied techniques
Global best practices relevant across jurisdictions
International
community of over
4,000 students
Students by
geography
Students by
background
Students come from a wide range of backgrounds and geographies—from graduate programs at top universities to analysts and associates at global investment firms. What they all share is a desire to master the tools and thinking required to succeed in real-world real estate investment roles.
At REIA, we teach the core principles and technical skills used by institutional real estate investors globally—whether you’re underwriting a multifamily deal in the U.S., a mixed-use redevelopment in Europe, or a logistics investment in the Middle East.
The financial models, appraisal logic, and decision-making frameworks covered in our courses are not region-specific - they are universally applied across markets and jurisdictions.
Join a growing community of over 4,000 students across 120+ countries who have chosen REIA to build professional-grade real estate financial modelling skills.
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Frequently asked questions

REIA courses are taught by a top-tier instructor who is currently the Chief Investment Officer of a private equity-backed real estate investment firm. He began his career at Blackstone, where he mastered how to analyse real estate transactions and build institutional-grade financial models. Students therefore learn directly from an active real estate investment professional how the world’s most prestigious firms underwrite real estate deals.

In addition, REIA courses are affordably priced, highly practical, and built around real-world case studies. They are specifically designed to prepare candidates for real estate private equity interviews, investment banking assessments, and to accelerate the careers of professionals already in the industry.

Yes. After completing each course, students receive a course completion certificate. This can be showcased on CVs, LinkedIn profiles, and job applications, helping you stand out in a competitive real estate job market.

Yes. We offer a free beginner real estate financial modelling course that introduces the fundamentals of investment analysis. This includes downloadable beginner Excel templates and step-by-step lessons. In addition, students can preview selected lessons from our advanced courses before enrolling.

Yes. Every course includes downloadable Excel financial modelling templates, case study files, and supporting materials. You’ll also gain access to industry presentations, market studies, and additional Excel support files to ensure you can replicate professional investment analysis.

Yes. REIA alumni have successfully advanced their careers and secured roles at leading firms such as Blackstone, Starwood, JLL, Hines, Bank of America, Citi, and Morgan Stanley. Our training is highly relevant for students, graduates, and professionals aiming for careers in real estate private equity, investment banking, asset management, and real estate development.

We offer a 72-hour, no-questions-asked refund policy. Simply email us at admin@reia-edu.com within three days of purchase, and your payment will be refunded in full.

All courses are self-paced. Once enrolled, you get lifetime access to the material, which can be revisited anytime. You can also study on-the-go using our mobile app, making it easy to fit learning around your schedule.

Our courses cover a wide range of real estate financial modelling and investment concepts, including DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) and LBO (Leveraged Buyout) models, Real estate valuation, IRR, and cash flow analysis including unlevered and levered returns, market cycles, risk management, and deal structuring.

These are core skills required in real estate private equity, investment banking, and asset management, ensuring our students are fully prepared for professional roles.

Absolutely. Our courses teach universally applicable financial modelling skills and investment concepts used by institutional investors worldwide. Whether you are in the United States, Brazil, India, or Europe, the training reflects global best practices and prepares you for an international career in real estate investment and financial analysis.

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