This specialized course teaches the purpose and function of real estate as an investment. Real estate investment characteristics; residential, land, and commercial investments; ownership interests in real property; techniques of investment analysis; and applications to property tax are a few of the main topics presented in this basic approach to investment activities.

Gives a perspective of the major functions of property managers. Legal and interpersonal concerns and everyday issues regarding maintenance, accounting and administrative and other management activities are also covered. The class details specific practices and problems in the management of different types of properties.