FIN 342 - Real Estate Investment

(3 credits)

Introductory course in real estate principles and real estate investment. Basic topics covered include types of deeds, transferring title, real estate contracts, closings, and hiring a real estate agent. Investment topics include advantages and disadvantages of real estate as an investment, mortgages, real estate tax shelters, direct and indirect investment in real estate and property management.Prerequisite: none.Fall, odd numbered years.