Bruce Kirsch, REFAI®, Author at Real Estate Financial Modeling

About Bruce Kirsch, REFAI®

Hi, I'm Bruce Kirsch, co-author of the leading CRE finance textbook, Real Estate Finance and Investments: Risks and Opportunities, and the associated REFAI® Certification program. Over the last 20 years, I have had a diverse and interesting collection of adventures in CRE. I am the founder of Real Estate Financial Modeling and the creator of the Model for Success blog. I hold an MBA in Real Estate from The Wharton School, and I graduated with a BA in Communication from Stanford University.

Deal of the Week – 1004-1008 Second Ave, NYC

Asking price is $21MM (less than a 4 cap); cash on cash return starts to look reasonable at $16MM. Click here or on the image below to manipulate the analysis.... read more →

February 18, 2015
Bruce Kirsch, REFAI®

Job Opening with Aspens Senior Living: Analyst/Asset Manager

www.AspensSeniorLiving.com Location: Fort Worth, TX Primary responsibilities will include financial modeling/underwriting and market/site due diligence. Secondary roles will include assistance with asset management and investor reporting. Additionally, this person will... read more →

February 18, 2015
Bruce Kirsch, REFAI®

Job Opening with Miller-Valentine Group: Residential Multi-Family Conventional Development Associate

http://www.mvg.com/ Title: Residential Multi-Family Conventional Development Associate Department: Development Residential Office: Cincinnati or Charlotte Location: Cincinnati, OH or Charlotte,NC APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please email your resume in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .html,... read more →

February 6, 2015
Bruce Kirsch, REFAI®

Here Comes The Wharf: Construction Time Lapse Video and Live Camera Feed

A live camera feed of client PN Hoffman Waterfront Associate's multi-billion dollar project is available here. Visit http://www.thewharfdc.com/ for more information.

February 4, 2015
Bruce Kirsch, REFAI®

Congratulations To Our Newest Certification Holders – January 2015

Learn more about REFM Certification In Excel For Real Estate here; a great way to learn/sharpen your skills and add to your resume. Join the hundreds who have already done... read more →

February 4, 2015
Bruce Kirsch, REFAI®

Deal of the Day – 135 Bowery Vacant New Construction Office Building

Listing is with Massey Knakal/Cushman. Click on the image below to instantly interact with the analysis - no Valuate account needed. [caption id="attachment_9245" align="alignnone" width="596" caption="Illustrative analysis of acquisition of... read more →

January 28, 2015
Bruce Kirsch, REFAI®

The IRR Files: Can the IRR rise as the deal timeline is lengthened?

Of course. Does it generally? No. The typical expectation for the IRR as the projection timeline is lengthened (say from a 3-year hold to a 7-year hold) is for the IRR to... read more →

January 21, 2015
Bruce Kirsch, REFAI®

Bruce Kirsch Interviewed By Joe Fairless – “Best Ever” Real Estate Advice

Included in the interview are Bruce's Best ever real estate book: Real Estate Finance and Investments: Risks and Opportunities by Peter Linneman, Ph D Best personal growth experience and what... read more →

January 8, 2015
Bruce Kirsch, REFAI®

Congratulations To Our Newest Excel Certification Holders – November 15, 2014 through January 4, 2015