Lynn D., Wang T. (eds.) Real Estate Mathematics: Applied Analytics and Quantitative Methods for Private Real Estate Investing

PEI Media, 2011. — 237 p. — ISBN: 1904696937, 9781904696933Understanding the mathematics of real estate is an essential requirement to making any investment decision. With real estate markets improving and opportunities arising again after the recent economic downturn, the need to accurately analyse and calculate investments is greater than ever.
Real Estate Mathematics is a detailed and practical guide for private real estate fund managers and investors. Lead edited by David Lynn, PhD and Tim Wang, PhD, this guide features contributions from over 25 leading real estate professionals in the industry.This essential guide will help you:
Understand the fundamentals of real estate investing and its drivers
Assess and model quantitative risks using cutting-edge mathematical methods
Forecast, measure and benchmark real estate performance
Understand the dynamics of financing sources, including loans, debt, derivatives and CMBS
Analyse and identify the risks and returns in making international and cross-border investments
Calculate capital structure, management fees, carried interest and other economic incentives
Familiarise yourself with the latest in real estate valuation and appraisals
Gain insight into managing your portfolio through the cycles
Inform yourself of the principles and methods of sustainable property financial analysis