Linneman REFAI Certification
Hey all, 

Has anyone on here taken the Real Estate Finance and Investments certification course from Linneman &amp; Associates?

I'm 4yrs out of undergrad in a corporate finance role trying to break into the principal side of CRE. I consider myself highly skilled in excel, but haven't had much real estate finance experience other than a course back in undergrad. Would this be a worthwhile investment to master the fundamentals? I've seen Linneman's REFM certs discussed on here before, but given my experience i'm not sure if i'd get much out of them.

Heres the [link](https://www.getrefm.com/m-refai/) to the course site

Thanks everyone!
[{"id": "ftq0ckz", "text": "CCMI or a broker license is more practical.", "replies": [{"id": "ftq5bok", "text": "Isn't there an experience qualification for CCIM? I build a lot of our investment decision models for my company's BTS deal with developers, but am not sure if that would count. Is a brokerage license still a value-add on the principal side?\n\nThanks!", "replies": [{"id": "ftq7c3x", "text": "Broker license implies you are better than salespersons and is capable to go out strike on your own. Yes, CCIM needs experience. I think a MBA can substitute for X years. In my area, JDs are also into commercial. Most have a mba and residential experience.  Very tight market.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ftrexr3", "text": "What's your corporate finance role? Investment oriented or more FP&amp;A?", "replies": [{"id": "fumh1b5", "text": "Capital Investments, most of which revolves around growing our retail store count. Usually Build to Suits with a developer, but some self developments.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fvak3nb", "text": "I wasn't previously familiar with this company, but the courses look interesting. They remind me of the coursework I took from the Appraisal Institute; I spent five years as a commercial appraiser a couple of decades ago. \n\nMy appraisal experience has proven invaluable. I really learned how to use public records and research a property and the factors that drive the value of a property.  The other thing I'd throw out to you is to favor in person classes if they offer them.  There's so much networking opportunity and ability to learn from people in different areas of CRE in a group setting.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]