Class Outline
Throughout the 10-week course, we’ll cover real estate business basics, the process of buying and selling, the importance of people skills, and understanding the marketplace.
Week by Week Breakdown
Week 1
Let’s set
a framework
We will start with an overall vision for this curriculum, walking through the importance of both tactical and relational skills. We will also share our Fireland philosophy for successful real estate investors and agents.
Ben’s House / afternoon-evening
Week 2
Self Awareness
What we want to help you understand yourself better as a business owner and investor. By understanding your strengths and passions, you will be able choose the type of real estate investing that is right for you.
Ben’s Farm / afternoon-evening
Week 3
Business 101
We will walk through the basics of business, including marketing, accounting, management, computer information, finance, and administration. In real estate business, you will be wearing all of these hats.
Fireland Title Office / daytime
Week 4
Understanding People
In order to achieve your real estate goals, you have to understand the people you’re working with- how are they are oriented and what are their goals? This will help as you craft agreements and make decisions.
Ben’s Apartments / daytime
Week 5
Building Science
It’s important to understand how houses work, how they were built, what building value is, and the construction cost. You can understand how to invest wisely on any property based off the building. (Field trip walking through property)
Ben’s Flipped House / daytime
Week 6
Market Analysis
We have to understand the market and the importance of having a niche. This session will give you the tools to pick a zone and be known in that area so you can eat, drink, and sleep your zip code.
TBD / daytime
Week 7
Contract to
Close
When you firm up a contract, you need to understand what everyone is doing and how it all interfaces. We will walk you through all the details and parts you should know- whats a title surge, tax proration, or a water hold?
Fireland Title Office / daytime
Week 8.1
Settlement
Statements
This is the form with all the money details on it, so you will want to know the details. You will learn how to transfer property with the minimum services and up to the maximum services. (Field trip to county- courthouse and sheriff sale.)
Ben’s Office / daytime
Week 8.2
Sherriff Sale
Field trip to the Courthouse!
Summit County Courthouse/morning
Week 9
The Art of
Negotiating
How can you get to a win-win-win in your real estate deals? The important part is understanding your goals & their goals and how to bring those together. This session will equip you to build strong agreements.
TBD / daytime
Week 10
The Launch
Each member will create and present their plan moving forward. What kind of property are you gong to invest in? What marketing place are you going after? And how do you intend to execute this in the next 6 months?
Ben’s House / afternoon-evening
Interested?