Alternative Investments: Investing in Land & Real Estate
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About this course
Alternative Investments: Investing in Land & Real Estate introduces learners to the fundamentals of investing in farmland and real estate as alternative assets. You'll explore agricultural economics, land valuation, ownership structures, and risk management strategies. The course also covers real estate investment types, liquidity considerations, and how these assets can fit into diversified portfolios. Through case studies and expert insights, you'll gain practical knowledge to evaluate whether land and real estate align with your financial goals. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit: https://aces.illinois.edu/online.
What you will learn
- Identify key financial concepts related to agricultural land, including balance sheets, income statements, and land valuation factors.
- Summarize how land and real estate can be incorporated into investment portfolios and outline paths for further learning in alternative investments.
- Recognize different types of real estate investment structures and asset classes, and their characteristics.
- Describe the roles of various stakeholders in farmland ownership, transfer, and investment, including tax and risk considerations.