The Hotel Development and Deal Making course will cover the basics of real estate development: Site acquisition, required approvals, zoning, and financial strategies. As it pertains to hotel assets, the course will help students navigate the intricacies of negotiating franchise agreements and management contracts that are necessary for any development deal. This course will also promote sound real estate investment and financial decisions via the knowledge of theory and strategies and their application in the real world. We will learn about potential sources of debt and equity financing through the study of the four quadrants of capital, study about the factors that affect an investor's buy/sell/reposition decisions, and delve into the complex relationship between the equity participant (owner), the lender, the operating company, and the brand.

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