International CRE Adventures in CRE https://www.adventuresincre.com/deep-dive/international-cre/ Real Estate: AI, Financial Modeling, Careers, Education Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:10:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.adventuresincre.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/green-background-36x36.png International CRE Adventures in CRE https://www.adventuresincre.com/deep-dive/international-cre/ 32 32 Exploring Latin America’s Real Estate Markets: Chile https://www.adventuresincre.com/exploring-latin-americas-real-estate-markets-chile/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:22:56 +0000 https://www.adventuresincre.com/?p=1149925 The real estate market in Latin America continues to offer a landscape of economic and urban realities that invite strategic analysis. In our previous installment, we explored the case of Argentina, a complex market but full of opportunities for those who understand its local dynamics and resilient real estate culture. (You can check out that […]

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]]> Exploring Latin America’s Real Estate Markets: Argentina https://www.adventuresincre.com/exploring-latin-americas-real-estate-markets-argentina/ Tue, 20 May 2025 18:00:48 +0000 https://www.adventuresincre.com/?p=1111541 Latin America’s real estate market remains fertile ground for analysis, shaped by stark economic contrasts, political complexity, and evolving social dynamics. Within this diverse landscape, the Argentina Real Estate Market stands out as one of the most dynamic and complex. Marked by a history of economic volatility, structural inflation, and a long-standing tradition of using […]

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]]> Exploring Latin America’s Real Estate Markets: Mexico https://www.adventuresincre.com/exploring-latin-americas-real-estate-markets-mexico/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:00:34 +0000 https://www.adventuresincre.com/?p=1087811 In this second article of our Exploring Latin America’s Real Estate Markets series, we turn our attention to one of the most robust and strategic markets in the region: Mexico. Unlike other Latin American economies, the Mexican real estate sector has benefited from its geographic proximity to the United States, its network of trade treaties […]

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]]> Exploring Latin America’s Real Estate Markets: Colombia https://www.adventuresincre.com/exploring-latin-americas-real-estate-markets-colombia/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:01 +0000 https://www.adventuresincre.com/?p=1051801 Latin America’s real estate markets are as diverse as its economies, influenced by factors like economic cycles, supply and demand dynamics, and shifting political landscapes. While some may see these conditions as risky, Colombia Real Estate investment offers strong opportunities for portfolio diversification and access to high-growth markets. From fast-growing urban centers to emerging secondary […]

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]]> A.CRE at Real Estate Exhibition Bogotá 2024 https://www.adventuresincre.com/a-cre-at-real-estate-exhibition-bogota-2024/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:47:01 +0000 https://www.adventuresincre.com/?p=1007477 Within the framework of the Real Estate Exhibition Bogotá 2024, my A.CRE colleague, Arturo Parada, and I, Emilio Tovar, had the privilege of participating in one of the most outstanding events in the Colombian real estate market. During our visit, we not only gained insights into the Latin American market but also connected with leading construction […]

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]]> A.CRE at the Smart City Expo Bogotá 2024 https://www.adventuresincre.com/a-cre-at-the-smart-city-expo-bogota-2024/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:59:07 +0000 https://www.adventuresincre.com/?p=1006877 A year ago, my A.CRE colleague Arturo Parada and I attended our first real estate event in Bogotá, Smart City Expo Bogotá 2023, where we had the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore emerging trends in urban development and technology. During this first experience at the Smart City Expo, we witnessed firsthand the […]

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]]> Case Study #10 – Class A Industrial Warehouse + Rooftop Solar PV Plant (Case + Solution) https://www.adventuresincre.com/industrial-case-study-10-warehouse-solar/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:00:31 +0000 https://www.adventuresincre.com/case-study-8-walgreens-vs-walgreens-copy/ This case study explores a development of a 40-acre warehouse in Kasara, near Nashik, India. This industrial case study combines rental income with solar energy initiatives. In this article, we’ll examine the financial strategies, including partnerships and funding, and the project’s five-year lifecycle with a video tutorial and link to download the case study at […]

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]]> Using Geometric Mean (or CAGR) as an Alternative to IRR (Updated May 2024) https://www.adventuresincre.com/irr-vs-cagr/ Thu, 23 May 2024 14:00:32 +0000 https://www.adventuresincre.com/land-equity-development-strategies-copy/ The internal rate of return (IRR) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR) are both metrics used to analyze investment returns. They’re both commonly used in commercial real estate financial modeling, but what’s the difference? When should you use IRR and when should you use CAGR to model your cash flows? Read this deep dive to […]

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]]> Case Study #11 – Residential Development Business Model: Build And Sell (Case + Solution) https://www.adventuresincre.com/residential-development-case-study-11/ Tue, 14 May 2024 13:00:38 +0000 https://www.adventuresincre.com/industrial-case-study-10-warehouse-solar-copy/ This residential development case study explores the strategic planning and execution of Pinkstone Group’s latest project, Serene Homes, amidst the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. As remote working becomes the norm and the demand for quality housing in serene environments rises, Mysore’s proximity to Bangalore’s bustling tech hubs makes it an attractive location for residential […]

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]]> Obstacles and Opportunities in the Colombian Real Estate Market: What the Smart City Expo Taught Us https://www.adventuresincre.com/obstacles-and-opportunities-in-the-colombian-real-estate-market-what-the-smart-city-expo-taught-us/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:58:23 +0000 https://www.adventuresincre.com/?p=716057 During the celebration of the Smart City Expo 2023 in Bogota, Colombia, we were presented with valuable opportunities to learn and have a better understanding of the country’s real estate market. This outstanding event brought together experts, professionals and leaders in the real estate sector, who shared their knowledge and experiences regarding current trends and challenges. […]

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]]> How This Land Aggregation Strategy Helps Developers Raise More Debt and Scale Up Fast https://www.adventuresincre.com/land-aggregation-strategy/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:00:36 +0000 https://www.adventuresincre.com/3-part-financial-statements-copy/ Let’s talk land aggregation strategy. Consider this, you have put together a portfolio of some great opportunistic development deals, each with immense upside potential. All you need is the initial big chunk of investment in land to get started. But you know that no bank is ever interested in funding land costs. That’s the prerogative […]

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]]> How to draw-up 3-part Financial Statements from your CRE Financial Model https://www.adventuresincre.com/3-part-financial-statements/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 06:00:16 +0000 https://www.adventuresincre.com/cre-project-finance-structure-copy/ Sometimes, your investors will want to see financial statements. Though this is usually something left to accounting, it’s not a difficult thing for you to draft up on your own. It actually just takes the simple steps of familiarizing yourself with the broad framework of financial statements, learning the basic rules of accounting, and creating […]

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]]> Why CRE Deals May be Better Off Following a Project Finance Structure https://www.adventuresincre.com/cre-project-finance-structure/ Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:00:11 +0000 https://www.adventuresincre.com/?p=516067 In this article, we discuss the anatomy of two business structures – Project Finance and Corporate Finance – and why a Project Finance Structure is best suited for CRE deals by making the fund management process more investor friendly. How choosing the right finance structure in CRE deals can make or break decisions In the […]

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]]> Land Equity – Collaborative Development Strategies with the Landowner https://www.adventuresincre.com/land-equity-development-strategies/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:00:28 +0000 https://www.adventuresincre.com/?p=482547 In this article, we’ll talk about land equity development strategies where the landowner contributes their land to the partnership. In these situations, land ownership is either immediately conveyed or deferred until development is complete. Read below to learn about land equity as a source of leverage, what’s in it for the landowner, two example structures […]

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