The course will cover the process of real estate development: Site acquisition, navigating zoning and approvals (with legal teams), determining the ideal development plan consisting of one or more components such as hospitality, commercial, retail and residential, selecting a hotel brand through management or franchise agreements, and learn about potential sources of financing. We will study about the factors that affect an investor¿s buy/sell/reposition decisions and understand what matters most to the various stakeholders in a development, such as the equity investor, the lender, the operating company, and the brand. The course will also have a significant focus on ESG and its impact on the development process. Overall, this course will promote sound real estate investing and financial decision-making via the knowledge of theory and strategies and their application in the real world.

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