What Students & Professionals Are Saying

“An outstanding course for all real estate professionals! The course is thorough, clear, concise, and professionally delivered. The content is very relevant to real-life real estate investing. The case studies are particularly valuable as Frank Gallinelli walks you through the thought process of an investor when making high-level decisions. I highly recommend this course to anyone working in fields related to real estate and especially for those looking to invest themselves.”

Brad Trauth

Owner / Investor / Developer / REALTOR®

“I encourage real estate and finance students to take advantage of the exceptional, career-oriented educational materials provided by Frank Gallinelli, founder of RealData. My students rave about this course!”

Professor Grayson Glaze, CRE, CCIM, CPM

Real Estate & Finance Professor

“His expertise is evident, and he effectively breaks down complex concepts into manageable, digestible portions. The course material is well-structured, with new terms and ideas introduced clearly, followed by practical mathematical examples that demonstrate their application to real estate. This method is highly beneficial and aids in bridging the gap between theory and practice.”

Lindsey Brewer

Vice Chair of Industry Engagement – Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE)

“Frank's course is a great resource, and provides a solid foundation for students to feel confident and prepared the day the program starts.”

Jessica Stockton King

Senior Associate Director, Academic Affairs, Columbia University, Master of Science in Real Estate Development (MSRED) Program

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to analyze income-producing properties with the same metrics and insight used by professional investors and analysts.

Learn the Metrics

  • Net Operating Income and cash flow
  • Cap rate, cash-on-cash return
  • IRR, MIRR & equity multiple
  • Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)
  • Loan-to-Value (LTV)
  • Yield on Cost
  • and more

Analyze Real Deals

  • Evaluate income, expenses, and capex
  • Build and interpret a complete pro forma
  • Compare alternative investment scenarios
  • Understand lender constraints and return hurdles
  • Interpret case study examples to reveal the story behind the numbers

See the Story Behind the Numbers

  • Spot risks and hidden opportunities
  • Assess value-add and development potential
  • Interpret what the metrics really imply
  • Communicate insights to investors & partners
  • Think like a professional underwriter

Curriculum

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  Introduction to Frank Gallinelli's Mastering Real Estate Investing Course
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  APODs, NOI and Income Capitalization
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  Real Estate Pro Formas
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  Time Value of Money and Discounted Cash Flow
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  Real Estate Financing Calculations
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  Measures of Financial Return
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  Internal Rate of Return
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  Case Study Introduction
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  The Case Studies — A Prologue
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  Case Study 1 - Investment in an Apartment Building
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  Case Study 2 - Investment in a Mixed Use Property
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  Case Study 3 - Investment in a Triple-Net Lease Property
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  Case Study 4 - Investment in a Strip Shopping Center
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  The Case Studies — An Epilogue
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  BONUS Case Study 5: Single-Family Property
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  Real Estate Partnerships
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  Real Estate Development
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  Value-Add Investments
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  Blend and Extend
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  Lease vs. Buy
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  Self-Storage Facilities
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  Brief survey -- please share your thoughts
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Mastering Real Estate Investing course on student laptops

What You'll Get from This Course

You won’t just watch lectures—you’ll work through real case studies and hands-on exercises that teach you how to look at a deal, understand the story behind the numbers, and decide whether the investment makes sense. You’ll learn to spot red flags, run projections with confidence, and speak the language of real estate finance with ease.

Whether your goal is to build passive income, scale into larger projects, or simply make smarter decisions about your own portfolio, this course provides a strong foundation. You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of how real estate creates wealth over time—and the skills to apply that knowledge immediately.

If you’re a student preparing for a career in real estate or finance, this course helps bridge the gap between classroom theory and the analytical work expected in internships and full-time roles. You’ll gain experience interpreting financial models, analyzing investment opportunities, and communicating insights—skills that hiring managers consistently look for but rarely see in entry-level candidates.

For experienced investors and industry professionals, this course offers a chance to sharpen existing skills, refresh analytical techniques, and deepen your strategic insight.

Everything you need to master real estate investing, from the ground up — all in one course.
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Frank Gallinelli

Your instructor

Frank Gallinelli, author of the best-selling guide What Every Real Estate Investor Needs to Know About Cash Flow..., combines over 40 years of real estate expertise with an unwavering commitment to educating aspiring investors. A Yale University alumnus with a further degree in education, Gallinelli not only understands the intricacies of real estate investing but also possesses the acumen to distill complex concepts into actionable insights, fostering student success in the dynamic world of real estate.

Through his tenure as Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University’s prestigious real estate development program and as the founder of RealData, Gallinelli has honed his ability to convey real-world knowledge and sophisticated investment strategies. His engaging video courses are a testament to his passion for sharing his wisdom. Students in the "Mastering Real Estate Investing" course will benefit significantly from Gallinelli's unique fusion of practical experience, pedagogical expertise, and genuine enthusiasm for empowering investors to realize their full potential.