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A practical introduction to the selection and management of income-producing real estate. This includes: multi-unit rental houses, apartment buildings, condominiums, and other investment properties. Students will examine sample investments on the basis of estimated net income, market value growth...

This instructor-led tutorial is for persons registered in the UBC Real Estate Trading Services (sales) Licensing Course. It covers real estate math problems including interest calculations, compounding and discounting, mortgage loan calculations, and using a financial calculator. Be better prepared...

A practical introduction for anyone planning a career in residential real estate sales. Topics include listings and sales, brokerage operations, commission structures, prospecting, building a clientele, start-up costs, and a start-out plan. How to select a brokerage will also be covered.

This is an applied course for working strata managers. You will develop hands-on knowledge and skills for problem solving. You will also acquire a deeper understanding of how to handle everyday challenges pertaining to statutory compliance, annual general meetings, council meetings, mixed-use...

This course examines building operations from a management perspective. You will learn how buildings operate, how to develop a building maintenance plan, how to improve safety and efficiency, and how to solve maintenance problems. Topics include planning, risk management, best practices, tendering...

Learn about building techniques and the materials used in the construction and renovation of wood frame homes in British Columbia. Construction topics include footings and foundations, framing, the envelope system, mechanical systems, and interior finishes. The course also covers basic information...

This course is an in-depth study of contemporary social housing management issues and challenges, with a particular focus on social housing in BC. Major topics include assessing housing needs, redeveloping the housing stock, creating development partnerships, tenant support programs, community...

Learn how the different Statutes and Acts affect property managers in British Columbia. Covering in depth the Real Estate Services Act which governs licensing requirements for real estate professionals as well as other Statutes and Acts affecting the management of residential properties. Court...

This is a thorough examination of building systems and equipment, as well as how to analyze and rectify problems in building systems. Topics include building structure and envelope, mechanical systems and HVAC, maintenance and inspection schedules, report research, building audits, energy efficiency...

This is a concise course on commercial tenancies and commercial leases in BC. Emphasis is placed on understanding and interpreting lease documents related to a variety of property types, including office and retail. The course is suitable for property managers, building managers, commercial...