About this course: 

This course provides hands-on training in the financial planning of multifamily housing developments. You will explore how to assess project feasibility by analyzing costs, income and funding sources including debt, equity and subsidies. Through case studies, you’ll learn to build and interpret pro formas, understand the stages of development and apply both static and dynamic financial analysis. Designed for professionals in housing, asset management or construction, this course equips you with the tools to confidently participate in real estate finance and development.

The top 3 takeaways for this course include: 

  1. Analyze the pros and cons of potential projects in relation to mission and capacity.

  2. Understand how to support or oversee each stage of the development process.

  3. Assess the financial viability of multifamily housing projects. 


Learner Expectations

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  • Let's talk tech...

    This course requires you to have a basic understanding of how to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Zoom. Using two monitors during the live sessions can make it easier to navigate the online course while attending the live session.

  • How much time does this course take?

    This course lasts for a total of 4 days. Days 1 and 3 have a total of 4 live sessions, each of which is 2 hours long. Days 2 and 4 do not have any live sessions and consist of an average of 2 hours of independent work each day, all of which is due by the end of the course.

  • Key Assignments

    This course has a group project or consists of a large project that entails creating a presentation.

Here's what previous learners have to say:

“I am new to affordable housing and this course has answered my questions as to how it works and the process of getting a project funded. The instructor was very knowledgeable and made learning easy”

Lucinda P.

“This class was wonderful. I learned a lot and enjoyed every minute of it. It was so interactive and engaging.”

Trina J.

“This course provided me with tools I can use in my daily activities with clients. It also gave me a broader perspective on how the market evolves and the various accessible options available depending on the situation. The more knowledge and education we acquire, the more we can multiply the benefits and services we offer to our labor market.”

Karina M.

Instructor: Maura Camosse-Tsongas

Maura Camosse Tsongas is a current faculty member at NeighborWorks America, teaching courses in affordable housing development, financial modeling, and community development. She has extensive experience in housing policy, program development, and community engagement. Maura holds a BA in African Studies from Mount Holyoke College and a Master’s in Environmental Science from the University of Wisconsin and a Master’s in Urban and Regional Policy from Northeastern University.

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