Funding Your Real Estate Development
A Guide to Affordable & Market-Rate Housing
Finance
Financing is the lifeblood of real estate development—whether you’re building affordable housing or market-rate projects, knowing how to secure funding is the key to success. This 4-week course will provide a comprehensive roadmap to the public and private funding sources available for real estate development, from government grants and tax credits to private loans and innovative funding strategies.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a clear understanding of where to find capital, how to apply for it, and how to structure deals that attract investors and lenders.
Why Take This Course?
Why?
Developers who don’t understand funding struggle to get their projects off the ground. This course demystifies the process by showing you exactly where to find funding, how to apply, and how to structure your project financially for long-term success. Whether you’re building affordable housing, market-rate projects, or mixed-income developments, this course will give you the financial knowledge you need to get deals done.
What You’ll Learn:
- Where to find capital for affordable & market-rate housing projects
- How to apply for grants, loans, and tax credits
- The differences between public and private funding sources
- How to structure financing for long-term success
- Innovative funding strategies, including crowdfunding & public-private partnerships
Course Breakdown: Mastering Real Estate Finance & Funding
Week 1: Understanding the Housing Development Funding Landscape
- > Overview of affordable and market-rate housing financing
- > Why funding is the most critical piece of real estate development
- > Who are the key players in housing finance? (Lenders, investors, government agencies)
Week 2: Public Funding Sources & Government Grants
- > Federal housing programs (HUD, HOME Investment Partnerships, CDBG)
- > State and local funding opportunities
- > How to successfully apply for public grants & subsidies
Week 3: Private Funding Sources & Alternative Capital
- >Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and how they fund projects
- > Corporate and philanthropic funding for real estate development
- > How private equity, family offices, and foundations invest in housing
Week 4: Tax Credits, Loans, & Innovative Financing
- >Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and how to leverage them
- > Historic Preservation & New Markets Tax Credits
- > Innovative strategies: Crowdfunding, social impact investing, and public-private partnerships
Why This Course is Essential for Developers
Without funding, no project can move forward. This course gives you the insider knowledge, and the step-by-step process to secure financing, attract investors, and structure your deals the right way.
Take control of your project’s financing. Enroll today and start funding your success!