Renatus Course Catalog 2015

RENATUS EDUCATION: REAL ESTATE INVESTING FOR LONG-TERM WEALTH INSTRUCTOR CHRISTIAN GEORGE INSTRUCTOR JOHN DESSAUER Christian George is a business propri- etor and seasoned escrow officer. He specializes in title transfer and teaches every step of the closing process. He demonstrates his experience in every aspect of closing all types of real estate transactions. COURSEDESCRIPTIONS Investor, author and entrepreneur, John has bought foreclosures, short sales, single-family, and multi-family units in deals ranging from a high of $14,000,000 down to $9,000. Sharing his vast experience, he is dedicated to helping others achieve freedom through entrepreneurial spirit. FORECLOSURES LEARNING OUTCOMES Learn the foreclosure process, timelines and purchase oppor- tunities. Understand how to assist foreclosure sellers by educating them about their avail- able options. Learn how problem solving with sellers in financial distress create wholesale purchase opportunities for you. Understand how working with sellers in foreclosure can help you find deals before anyone knows they exist. Learn how to create and maintain ac- tive property lists. Learn how to analyze the deal and how to conduct due diligence. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAJOR TOPICS How working with sellers in foreclosure will lead you to wholesale buy- ing opportunities from sellers, through Short Sales, auctions and bank owned REO proper- ties. Gain an overview of the foreclosure process and the preparations required prior to making offers or bidding at auction. Learn how to analyze the deal, make an offer, review financing options, and close the deal as well as what to do after the sale. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTRO TO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEARNING OUTCOMES Each student will gain a comprehensive understanding of the commercial real estate lexicon and process of taking a deal from analysis to the closing table. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAJOR TOPICS Each student will gain an overview of every step of what denotes the value of commercial real estate as well as what each investor can do to maximize profit. Students will know the major steps of each commercial transaction and know what they can do to affect each. The relationship between building owners, tenants and financial institutions will be presented. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INVESTMENT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Examine strategies that provide leverage and establish value in investment property management. Understand how due diligence starts the property management process. Understand the responsibilities involved in running a property man- agement company and what you can expect from property managers. Learn the ”what” and the ”who” to consider when building your property management team. Learn how to manage tenants to reduce problems and increase profits. Learn how to make invest- ment properties rent ready. Understand a property manager’s role and the investor’s role. Identify typical costs associated with property management. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAJOR TOPICS Property management basics and the three approaches to property management. Understand how to manage your tenants and units. Determine who to have on your team. The property management agreement and tenant lease. Manage your investment efficiently. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEASE OPTIONS LEARNING OUTCOMES Differentiate a lease option from other leases. Compare com- mon option types. Select a finance method that correlates with option type. Identify when to use a lease option. Define option contract requirements. Understand lease option legal pitfalls to avoid. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAJOR TOPICS Learn the planning and strategy necessary to sell a property over time. How options differ from a standard lease, the best way to create options, the proper method of transferring title, and the differences between options and other sales meth- odologies. Examine contracts and understand legal pitfalls and other problematic issues surrounding lease options. 11

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