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Investment Real Estate Cash Flow Demystified: Practical Insights for Advisors 2 Credits

Jan 30, 2025, 12:30 PM ET

Investment Real Estate Cash Flow Demystified: Practical Insights for Advisors 2 Credits

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Jan 30, 2025, 12:30 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • Analyze the critical components of the real estate cash flow model.
  • Evaluate the role of leverage and financing in cash flow analysis.
  • Identify common advice gaps in real estate cash flow analysis and their impacts.
  • Apply an actionable framework to client scenarios using the cash flow model.
  • Implement strategies to enhance client outcomes through improved cash flow management

Course Overview

Understanding the intricacies of real estate cash flow is vital for professional advisors who want to provide comprehensive investment guidance. 

This CPE Course will delve into the essential components of the real estate cash flow model, covering everything from gross rental income to net operating income (NOI), cash flow before tax (CFBT), and cash flow after tax (CFAT). By breaking down these elements, you’ll gain a clear perspective on how to evaluate and make informed decisions about investment properties.

Attendees will explore practical methods for capturing and projecting cash flow with precision. The session will emphasize the importance of each element in the income and expense collection process, highlighting how effective cash flow management can directly impact investment outcomes, tax efficiency, and overall client satisfaction. Real-world examples will be used to illustrate the significance of these components in real estate investments.

Major Topics Covered:

  • General Information Disclaimer and Intent
  • Consultation with Financial and Legal Advisors
  • Real Estate Investing Risks and Capital Loss
  • No Guarantees of Investment Performance
  • Historical and Hypothetical Performance Illustrations

Join us to enhance your expertise in real estate cash flow analysis. You’ll leave equipped with a robust framework for improving client outcomes and bridging the gap between theory and practical application of the cash flow model.

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Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

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Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

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MY-CPE LLC (Sponsor Id#: 143597) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.

About Instructor

Rich Arzaga
Rich Arzaga, CFP®, CCIM

Founder & CEO, The Real Estate Whisperer Financial Planning and Education

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Rich Arzaga is a dedicated advocate for investors who own directly held real estate investments, an asset class often overlooked by financial advisors. With a focus on comprehensive financial planning, Rich also provides valuable guidance on various real estate matters, including real estate cash flow modeling, buy-sell-hold decisions, 1031 exchanges, tax-advantaged strategies, inherited properties, and other challenges investors may face.

As the Founder and CEO of The Real Estate Whisperer Financial Planning and Education, an advice-only firm, Rich brings a wealth of expertise to the table. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), and a Registered Investment Advisor. Finding a dually credentialed professional like Rich, with both CFP® and CCIM designations, is exceptionally rare in the financial planning landscape. His clientele includes real estate investors of varying experience levels, business owners, and affluent families.

Rich's reputation extends beyond his role as a financial advisor. He is an honored instructor and adjunct professor in the UC Berkeley Personal Financial Planning program and the UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Extension. Additionally, he has been featured twice at the esteemed Commonwealth Club of San Francisco and has earned a place among Worth Magazine's Top 250 Wealth Advisors in the Nation. Rich's real estate strategies have been showcased in prominent publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Time, Investor's Business Daily, The Journal of Financial Planning, The Journal of Accountancy, Real Estate Business, REALTOR® Magazine Kiplinger Retirement Newsletter, and other business and finance magazines.

Academically, Rich holds an impressive background. He graduated with distinction from the Personal Financial Planning Program at UC Berkeley, complementing his Bachelor of Arts degree from San Jose State University. Furthermore, he pursued Graduate Studies in Management at Northwestern University J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, solidifying his knowledge and expertise in the field.

Beyond his professional achievements, Rich treasures his enduring relationship with his undergraduate sweetheart, as they have shared a blissful marriage for over three decades. Together, they have raised two daughters and enjoy the companionship of their beloved flat-coated retriever – a “very good dog.”.


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To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

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After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

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To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

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Richard Lyman, Owner

Good introductory class to individual real estate investing. But, a more informative course might be why REIT's are the best way for individual investors to diversify into real estate in a tax advantaged manner without the headaches of property management.

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Shawn Sawyer, CPA (US)

I found this course to be very informative and beneficial.

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