Real Estate Foundations
The Real Estate Foundations Course is a step-by-step introduction to real estate investing, designed for athletes who are exploring the industry for the first time or looking to sharpen their core knowledge.
This course focuses on practical skills such as evaluating deals, analyzing cash flow, understanding financing options, and learning how to start building a real estate portfolio — even with limited experience. Participants walk away with a foundational playbook for getting started in real estate and the confidence to take their first steps as investors.
Through expert instruction, applied deal analysis, and industry insights, participants will learn how to:
Evaluate rental property deals using practical formulas and simple financial tools
Choose the right markets and build a team of local professionals
Navigate key aspects of financing, including loan structures and lender expectations
Manage properties with intention — whether self-managing or outsourcing
Present real estate opportunities with clarity and confidence
Outcomes and Values
By the end of the course, participants will:
- Know how to identify, evaluate, and act on real estate opportunities
- Present a real or mock investment deal as a Capstone project
- Gain confidence and competence to take their first step as an investor
- Build a personalized roadmap for real estate investing that matches their goals
Program Structure
Format: 6 weeks | Weekly live sessions with applied learning
Delivery: Live online with recordings available for review
Certificate Received: Real Estate Foundations Certificate of Completion
Cost: $5,250*
*Tuition reimbursement is available for those who qualify
Program Pillars
Foundational Knowledge
Step-by-step introduction to the fundamentals of investing, deal evaluation, and financing.
Applied Learning
Case studies, real-world deal sources, and financial analysis tools to practice concepts immediately.
Mentorship & Guidance
Led by Chris Kennedy, Founder & CEO of Mayfair Real Estate and Property Management, with insights from industry experts.
Capstone Project
Concludes with a real or mock property evaluation, giving participants a clear next step toward their investing journey.
Meet Your Faculty
Chris Kennedy
Weekly Themes
- Identify your personal motivation for investing
- Explore income and equity opportunities in real estate
- Match strategies to lifestyle and financial goals
- Difference between assets and liabilities
- Rent vs. own decision-making
- Comparing residential vs. investment mortgages
- What lenders look for in investors
- What makes a market “investor-friendly”
- Online tools for evaluating cities and neighborhoods
- Deal sources: MLS, wholesalers, off-market opportunities
- Building credibility with agents and sellers
- Valuation methods: comparable sales, income, replacement cost
- Rules of thumb for quick deal analysis
- Build an income statement for rental property
- Understand common expenses (taxes, maintenance, management)
- Calculate cash flow and key performance indicators
- Why and how investors use loans to build wealth
- Key financing terms and concepts
- How lenders underwrite investment properties
- Present a real or mock investment deal
- Receive peer and instructor feedback
- Leave with a clear, actionable investing strategy
Key Features
- University of Miami Herbert Business School Executive Education Certificate
- Practical playbook for evaluating and financing deals
- Guidance on building credibility and local real estate teams
- Capstone presentation with peer and instructor feedback
- Designed for beginners or those sharpening foundational knowledge
