Linneman does not just teach you how to calculate Net Present Value (NPV) or Internal Rate of Return (IRR). He teaches you why these metrics can be deceptive if you do not understand the underlying real estate fundamentals. The book emphasizes that numbers in a spreadsheet are only as good as the assumptions behind them. 2. The Integration of PropExpress and REFM

The book contains "Practice Problems" at the end of each chapter that are purposely difficult. For example: "Given a 70% LTV loan at 6% with a 1.2x DSC, what is the maximum annual NOI?" The answer keys are only available to verified instructors in the official ecosystem.

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As of 2024, the book is in , co-authored with Bruce Kirsch of Real Estate Financial Modeling (REFM). This version includes:

Cash-on-Cash Return=Before-Tax Cash Flow (BTCF)Initial Equity InvestmentCash-on-Cash Return equals the fraction with numerator Before-Tax Cash Flow (BTCF) and denominator Initial Equity Investment end-fraction