Attention: Single-Family Rental and 2-4 Unit 'Plex' Owners
Feeling 'Stuck' at the 1-4 Unit Residential 'Glass Ceiling'?
Start Investing 5+Unit Multifamily Properties Today
Are you frustrated that you've built a portfolio of rental properties, but feel like it's just a job and not the scalable asset you need to build real wealth?
Start the 3-Minute AssessmentStop Training Like an Analyst
Start Underwriting Like an Investor
Other online courses are designed to help new college grads 'get a job' in Commercial Real Estate. This is different.
This program is for established residential owners who are ready to scale and and build more wealth by leveling up into commercial (5+ unit) multifamily properties.
This Is For Real Estate Investors Who Want:
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An efficient way to screen 5+ unit apartment deals
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A clear understanding of how lenders underwrite CRE deals
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A clean system for financing, due diligence, and closing
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Practical tools, checklists, and examples
This Is NOT For People Who Want:
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Short-term flipping, BRRRR, or other similar tactics
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Day-trading style tips or other non-real estate strategies
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Shortcuts or “get rich quick” schemes
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A path without the skills and knowledge to navigate it
Get Your Personalized Report in 3 Simple Steps
Step 1: Take the 3-min. Assessment
Answer a few simple questions to tell us about your portfolio, goals, and any obstacles in your way.
Step 2: Get Your
"Readiness Score"
Our system will instantly score your readiness across the 3 pillars: Underwriting, Capital & Systems.
Step 3: Receive Your Custom Action Plan
Get an immediate, personalized report (via email) outlining your specific the next 3 steps to take.
Take the 3-Minute
"CRE Readiness"
Assessment
Answer 15 questions to diagnose your bottlenecks and get a personalized "5-Unit Leap" action plan.
The Commercial Real Estate Investor’s Operating System
The Investor’s Launchpad: Wealth Generators & Finance Rules
Stop feeling overwhelmed and start here. Learn the simple rules that keep your money safe.
- Discover the "4 Wealth Generators" so you know exactly how real estate makes money and builds your net worth.
- Master the "4 Rules for Investing" to avoid risky deals and "costly mistakes" before you even look at a property.
- Understand exactly how the Capital Stack works so you can see how debt and equity fit together to fund a deal.
Financial Analysis Toolkit: Master the Math Behind the Deal
You don’t need to be a math genius. We show you exactly which buttons to push.
- Get a step-by-step guide to using a financial calculator (so you don't have to do complex math by hand)
- Understand the "Time Value of Money" to see exactly what your investment will be worth in the future.
- Learn to calculate mortgage payments, loan balances, and interest rates in seconds.
Deal Analysis Academy: Spot Winners & Avoid Money Pits
Cure "analysis paralysis" with a simple system to test if a deal is good or bad.
- Use our "Cap Rate Calculator Worksheet" to analyze deals quickly and accurately.
- Calculate "Net Cash Flow" to see exactly how much money lands in your pocket each month after paying the bills.
- Learn to spot "Money Pits" by uncovering the real costs of repairs and Capital Expenditures (Cap Ex).
Leverage & Loans: Maximize Returns with OPM (Other People’s Money)
Don't let a lack of cash stop you. Learn how to safely use bank money to build your wealth.
- Discover the "Power of Leverage" and how using a loan can skyrocket your investment returns.
- Understand the difference between "Recourse" and "Non-Recourse" loans to protect your personal assets.
- Learn the key loan terms bankers use, like "LTV" (Loan to Value) and "DSCR," so you can talk like a pro
The Commercial Investor’s Roadmap: From Market Research to Closing Day
Follow a proven step-by-step path from finding a property to getting the keys.
- Master Stage 1: Market Research to find the best neighborhoods before everyone else does.
- Learn how to make a winning offer with "Contingencies" that protect your deposit if something goes wrong.
- Get a complete "Due Diligence Checklist" so you know exactly what to inspect before you buy
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Your Guide on the Path - Trevor Calton
For over 25+ years, I've been an active investor, commercial lender, and asset manager. I've originated billions in commercial loans, managed a 6000+unit portfolio, and seen firsthand what separates a profitable deal from a financial disaster.
These are the exact, battle-tested systems I've used to analyze, fund, and manage commercial properties in the real world. My goal isn't just to teach you finance; it's to hand you the step-by-step playbook that gives you the confidence to build your portfolio.
After training thousands of investors and professionals, I created Real Estate Finance Academy for one simple reason: I saw too many smart, ambitious investors getting stuck or making the same preventable mistakes. They were drowning in information but starving for a proven, repeatable system.
Let's get you to the closing table and start building your portfolio. See you on the inside.