Resources to learn all things commercial real estate?
Looking to grow my general knowledge in the world of CRE. Can anyone recommend some high level overviews on subjects such as valuations, lending, development, and acquisitions? Looking to expand my vocabulary and learn more about how transactions takes place. 

A few of the online resources I found focus on the modelling aspect of such topics, but it's hard to wrap my head around them at times without the background knowledge.
[{"id": "fwbin7i", "text": "Commercial real estate is almost a deliberately opaque industry. The only way to really learn the basics is to work 6-12 months in an analyst role either on the buy-side or at a brokerage.\n\nAdventures in CRE is a good resource but as you\u2019ve noted it largely assumes you already understand the basics and have an interest in modelling.", "replies": [{"id": "fwbj43r", "text": "Agreed. Sort of like asking for a book on \"How to fight\" There may be a myriad, but until you're in the ring or on the street, you're not getting the knowledge that counts.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fwbiz23", "text": "Check out Robert Ringer to see what really makes things tick in CRE. Books are old, truths aren't. Certainly not an XYZ analysis book, but stories of building a business, types of players etc etc.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fweazy6", "text": "You can gain background knowledge on property types through [Top Shelf Academy Crash Courses](https://www.tsmfinancialacademy.com/)! It's designed for beginners trying to get into commercial real estate and will cover topics like unit mix, revenues, operating expenses, and going through a financial model. There's also a Q&amp;A section with the instructor afterwards so you can ask any questions you may have. You should check it out!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fwebfr4", "text": "I'd recommend getting a $10 class on Udemy that talks about a lot of Real Estate concepts. **Breaking into CRE** is a great resource to start learning the concepts, vocabulary, and Excel models. This class is always on promotion. Wait and buy it when it goes to $10, Udemy usually offers a promotion every month.\n\n [https://www.udemy.com/course/the-real-estate-financial-modeling-bootcamp/](https://www.udemy.com/course/the-real-estate-financial-modeling-bootcamp/) \n\nTo get accustomed to the market, here are the few of many, resources that I'd recommend.\n\n\\- [https://www.reit.com](https://www.reit.com/)\n\n\\- [https://www.prea.org](https://www.prea.org/)\n\n\\- [https://www.cbre.us/research-and-reports](https://www.cbre.us/research-and-reports)[https://](https://www.us.jll.com/)\n\n\\- [www.us.jll.com/](https://www.us.jll.com/)\n\nTo understand what is going on in the market as well as understand what is language is, check out the Real Deal, it would get emailed to you daily. I'd also recommend browsing at all the information that is suggested in Bigger Pockets.  (They also have a great podcast I'd recommend to learn about the terms)\n\n\\-  [https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/32-commercial-real-estate-investing-forum](https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/32-commercial-real-estate-investing-forum) \n\nFor learning more on a hands on approach, I'd recommend checking out the information below.\n\n\\- [https://www.adventuresincre.com](https://www.adventuresincre.com/)\n\n\\- [www.adventuresincre.com/watch-build-multifamily-real-estate-model/](https://www.adventuresincre.com/watch-build-multifamily-real-estate-model/)\n\n\\- [https://www.adventuresincre.com/watch-build-equity-waterfall/](https://www.adventuresincre.com/watch-build-equity-waterfall/)[https://www.adventuresincre.com/?s=data+table](https://www.adventuresincre.com/?s=data+table)\n\nYouTube\n\n\\- [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh8HO-7pzqXGBPUiFcHQZWw](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh8HO-7pzqXGBPUiFcHQZWw)\n\n\\- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?time\\_continue=1093&amp;v=MCyub5sSGt8&amp;feature=emb\\_title](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1093&amp;v=MCyub5sSGt8&amp;feature=emb_title)\n\n\\- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsEkz3Hahco&amp;feature=emb\\_title](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsEkz3Hahco&amp;feature=emb_title)\n\n\\- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE6VFlMjiwo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE6VFlMjiwo)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfPMg03GOcc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfPMg03GOcc)[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCz0kxb22i8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCz0kxb22i8)\n\nAlso, go on Linkedin, find the company or industry that interest you and send a personal message to someone who is working at that company in the position that you would like to see yourself working in, later down the line. There is a big chance that they would reply. Ask to do an informational interview. Ask them what their story was. Ask them if they have any wisdom, guidance, or resources for you to check out. After doing 5-10 of those, you'll quickly learn the terms and be able speak more on them.\n\nAlso, know that there is Youtube video, article, resources, and anything else you are interested online, for free, for everything that you are confused about or don't know. Keep reading, keep studying, and eventually these things will come your way.", "replies": [{"id": "fweinrz", "text": "Thank you for the thorough post and advice, It's much appreciated. I'll definitely go through all of those links. I'll definitely look into sending out a few LinkedIn messages and cold emails.", "replies": [{"id": "fwf6ga1", "text": "No worries, let me know if I can help in any other way.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fwg3kw6", "text": "The Real Estate Game by Poorvu is a great resource too.", "replies": [{"id": "fwhgrnb", "text": "Looks like an excellent read, thank you for the recommendation!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]