END 504– Structuring Deals and Transactions for Real Estate Development

Course No.: 21553
Department: Urban and Regional Planning
Semester: 2018 Spring
Location: Hayes Hall – 327
Meeting Day(s): Tuesday
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM - 8:40 PM
Faculty: Foerster
Faculty: Foerster
The course examines how deals are structured, transactions are completed, and real estate law is applied to complex real estate development and investment. The course investigates the key legal and business issues typically present in the real estate development “life cycle.” Topics include acquisition and assemblage of property, choice of the entity form, the structuring of equity joint ventures and partnerships, syndications and private placements, construction and permanent loans, creation of real estate value through leasing, and the consequences when deals go bad, such as through workouts and bankruptcy. Practical skills will be emphasized through applied learning assignments, including case study analyses and mock negotiations. Students will have the opportunity to prepare, evaluate, and/or negotiate agreements that are used at various times during the development life cycle.