Free Online Real Estate Financial Modelling
Courses & Interview Prep
Free real estate financial modelling courses and job interview questions designed to help students and professionals accelerate their careers, gain practical Excel as well as modelling skills, and prepare with confidence for job interviews and assessment centers.
Prep Handbook
Waterfall Schedule
- Practical Excel and financial modelling skills – so you can build, audit, and present models quickly and confidently.
- Interview preparation – so you can demonstrate technical knowledge, answer real estate case study questions, and succeed in assessment centers.
Overview of Free Resources
Free Beginner Course & Real Estate Job Interview Preparation
Free Beginner Real Estate Financial Modelling Course
Our most popular free course, the Beginner Real Estate Financial Modelling Course, is designed for students and early-career professionals who want to understand the basics of real estate cash flows and Excel modelling.
You will learn how to:
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Build a simple real estate financial model from scratch.
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Forecast rental income, expenses, and net operating income (NOI).
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Apply Excel formulas and formatting best practices used by investment professionals.
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Understand key real estate investment concepts such as IRR, equity multiple, and sensitivity analysis.
The course includes downloadable Excel files, video lessons, and step-by-step guidance. It is the perfect way to build a strong foundation before moving to more advanced real estate models.
Free Guide: Real Estate Private Equity Interview Questions
Landing your dream role in real estate private equity or investment management requires more than just Excel skills. You also need to prepare for technical interviews, case studies, and assessment centers. Our free Real Estate Private Equity Interview Q&A Guide is designed for this purpose. By entering your email, you can download a PDF packed with the most common questions asked by employers, along with guidance on how to answer them.
Topics include:
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Real estate valuation methods (DCF, cap rates, NAV).
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Modelling assumptions and sensitivities.
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Capital stack, leverage, and debt terms.
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Market analysis and investment strategies.
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Fit and behavioral questions used in private equity interviews.
This guide is an essential companion for anyone preparing for interviews or internships in real estate finance.
Who These Free Resources Are For
These free real estate financial modelling courses and interview materials are ideal for:
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Students and graduates preparing for interviews and internships in real estate private equity, investment banking, or asset management.
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Early-career analysts and associates who want to sharpen their Excel modelling and valuation skills.
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Career switchers entering real estate investing from related fields.
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Anyone exploring real estate as an investment career path who wants a no-risk introduction.
Accelerate Your Career with REIA
The Real Estate Investment Academy has trained thousands of students from over 120 countries. Our paid courses cover foundations, advanced valuation, applied financial modelling, commercial real estate analysis, and hotel investment case studies.
But these free resources are the best starting point:
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Build your foundation with the free beginner course.
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Explore advanced CRE and hotel case studies through preview lessons.
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Download the interview guide and prepare with confidence.
Together, they form a complete toolkit to help you excel in interviews, land your first job, and accelerate your career in real estate private equity and investment.