REFM level 1+2 vs Break Into Cre (Justin kivel) ..
Hey guys I just finished one of Break into Cre's courses, "The real estate financial modeling bootcamp" and was wondering if I should take his next course,  which is "the advanced real estate financial modeling bootcamp", or should I take REFM level 1 and 2. I am trying to get an entry level role as an analyst so to anyone who has taken these courses before is the first one enough to pass a technical interview or should I get one of those programs.
[{"id": "hcvtf9v", "text": "I did refm levels 1-3 this July. They are solid for exposure but don\u2019t expect to be an expert at the end of it. I also did two courses from top shelf academy which was also good as a crash course. None of these courses are going to make you an expert just give you familiarity with a lot of concepts and terms.\n\nHow\u2019d you like Justin\u2019s course? I e seen a lot of his YouTube videos", "replies": [{"id": "hd1ey8s", "text": "I think the course I took was pretty good to learn the basics as my university didn\u2019t offer any courses in real estate. His courses are very technical and he explains some conceptual concepts too. Do you know any free resources to study more conceptual concepts? I saw REFAI has one but I don\u2019t want to spend that much money", "replies": [], "depth": 2}, {"id": "hd1f1m8", "text": "I know Justin said that employers value the refm certifications as they know the courses aren\u2019t easy. How hard were level 2 and 3 to you?", "replies": [{"id": "hd1ier9", "text": "If you are half way smart, pay attention and review some material before the exams you will pass with distinction on every level", "replies": [{"id": "hd1mc4b", "text": "Sounds good, I\u2019ll consider it then", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}, {"id": "hdfdtqp", "text": "Justin said? Of course he did! He wants you to buy his stuff, lol. Might count against you with people who have taken legitimate courses via Lipsey, CCIM, a University, etc. And \"40,000 happy students\" in 2 years, I'm calling shenanigans. He could've easily pulled a more realistic number out of the air.\n\nEdit: Trying not to sound like a huge jerk", "replies": [{"id": "hdfey5a", "text": "Justin does not own REFM/REFAI.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]