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Real Estate Investing Certification

The Residential Real Estate Council’s Real Estate Investing Certification equips agents with the tools to succeed in the high-potential world of real estate investments. Through comprehensive training, participants will learn to structure 1031 exchanges, analyze REITs, create effective NOI models, and manage rental properties. The program also offers actionable strategies for flipping houses and building a diversified investment portfolio.

 

By completing this certification, agents position themselves as experts in guiding clients through investment opportunities while also gaining the knowledge to explore personal investments for financial growth. This dual benefit empowers agents to enhance their professional expertise and achieve long-term success in real estate investing.

 

You may complete these courses in any order.

Complete your certification

This certification will ask potential students to complete the courses listed below. After successful completion and achieving scores of 70% or better on both exams, students will receive the certification.

Step 1
Self Paced Learning

  • Explain the process and requirements for structuring a 1031 exchange to help clients defer capital gains taxes legally.
  • Analyze REIT performance and risk factors using key financial indicators to advise clients on portfolio diversification.
  • Build a net operating income (NOI) model to evaluate the profitability of rental and investment properties.
  • Develop an investment strategy that includes property flipping, rental management, and long-term portfolio planning.

Non-Member $180.00 Designee $150.00

Step 2
Choose either an additional self paced or classroom course to complete the certification:

Classroom

(8 credit hours)

  • Develop strategies to increase wealth for your investor clients and yourself through real estate investments
  • Integrate real estate investing into your business plan
  • Find, analyze, and select successful real estate investments
  • Simplify ROI evaluations with easy-to-use financial apps
Price TBD
*Varies by location

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Get Certified

Once you have completed all of the necessary course requirements you will earn the certificate noted above. You will receive a certificate of completion and access to the logos to be used in your marketing and advertising. Should you have any questions or if you encounter any issues or delays, please email CRSHelp@crs.com so that we can best assist.