Where can I find practice cases for RE Excel modeling?
Hey everyone,

I'm working on my modeling skills, and I am wondering if you guys know where I can find free practice problems/cases? I plan on taking the WSP course later this year, but I want to start practicing now.

Mainly looking for word problems like those one might do on the technical part of an interview.
[{"id": "iibegde", "text": "Hey bud I\u2019m in the same position, I recommend checking out Joshua Kahr on YouTube and his website Kahrrealestate.com- he\u2019s collated a bunch of cases into a pdf and uploads videos where he solves them", "replies": [{"id": "iiblnrn", "text": "Funny, I looked him up and I'm already subscribed. I had no idea he had that resource, it's exactly what I was looking for!!! THANK YOU!\n\nby chance might you have the answer key? Or has he uploaded the video solutions to all?", "replies": [{"id": "iin0icx", "text": "Glad I could help! I believe he has videos uploaded for most if not all examples. Would you mind letting me know what you think of the difficulty after going through? They seem simpler than I\u2019d expect. Another great resource is Adventures in CRE (website and YouTube) they have a video called watch me solve a private equity modelling test which is great and at a higher difficulty to Kahr\u2019s", "replies": [{"id": "iitylqn", "text": "Absolutely. Would you be interested in comparing models? Also, I still have quite a bit of learning about models for different situations, you think I could reach out to you and ask some questions from time to time?", "replies": [{"id": "ijpsa4v", "text": "No problem, I\u2019m just graduating my masters so not much more advanced than you.", "replies": [], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iibj2wm", "text": "Yeah I would just google that and see, unless you can get some from friendlies who have examples and would care to share, but those are usually specific to that deal so the best way is to just start doing deals and you\u2019ll build your own model based on the criteria you have and that which you need.", "replies": [{"id": "iiblcwn", "text": "Well I'm still in school and not in the industry yet, so I'm trying to hone my skills. I wish I had access to a bunch of different deals inputs and assumptions.", "replies": [{"id": "iibmbgi", "text": "Intern for a top producing team somewhere and work your ass off. You\u2019ll see the inputs and create the assumptions. Then you\u2019ll work on your skills more.", "replies": [{"id": "iibpw4k", "text": "Well that's what I am aiming for. Currently in the MRED and I'm hoping to place employment at an associate level based on my modeling skills.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iibjhhc", "text": "Adventures in CRE. Watch all their videos.", "replies": [{"id": "iibl7vq", "text": "I already do, but I want to do my own case studies.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iibn4ma", "text": "Appraiser course work. Income Approach classes &amp; Advanced Income Approach. \nTry Mckissock &amp; Appraisal Institute", "replies": [{"id": "iibq0j1", "text": "Is it free? Appraisal work is a little bit different than what I'm looking to model, so I wouldn't want to spend money on one of those courses.", "replies": [{"id": "iibrfky", "text": "Try googling appraisals income approach case studies. Or ask an instructor to just send you the booklet on the cases studies &amp; why you are doing what your doing.", "replies": [{"id": "iibs31h", "text": "That's a good idea, I'll reach out to my modeling teacher and see if they can send me over a pack of cases. Thanks", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iic1oc0", "text": "Look on WSO, there\u2019s a bunch kicking around on the RE forum", "replies": [{"id": "iic1sd0", "text": "Sweet I'll check it out!!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iicdqay", "text": "asimplemodel.com offers self-paced courses for $10/mo non-student \u2014 may be cheaper for you.  They focus on non-real estate from recollection (eg, private equity) but waterfalls are largely similar.  Worth a look in case it might be a resource.", "replies": [{"id": "iicnkso", "text": "Thank you", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iicowlw", "text": "I\u2019m doing break into cre courses for $20. Im not paying $600 for the A.CRE course (at least yet). A very experienced guy at Eastdil recommended this to me. After I\u2019m done with these I\u2019m going to start practicing on real live deals. Lmk", "replies": [{"id": "iicppxp", "text": "I watch that channel all the time. It's great. However, I've heard that the WallstreetPrep course is highly regarded by employers. At least that's what I've read online.\n\nThat's actually a great idea to pay as I go for some case studies. Someone just gave me a pack of case studies tho !", "replies": [{"id": "iicspdz", "text": "Not from my experience. I have talked to many real estate professionals and none even mention their name. At the end of the day the skill to actually do the modeling is what counts.", "replies": [{"id": "iictdzr", "text": "That's interesting. I'd love if someone else could chime in since I'm considering spending the $400. The other thing I like is the certificate you get which can be added to a LinkedIn/resume. Ive seen some guys out here who are in positions I want and they have their WSP certificate on LinkedIn.\n\n\nAnyone else care to shed some light on which course is the best value and most recognized?", "replies": [{"id": "iid7m3u", "text": "It's pros and cons to each option. A few years ago I did the Breaking into Wallstreet courses. Their modeling and excel courses are the best on the market. The real estate course is good as well but it's not as good as A.CRE. I did this one as well and they go into more detail in terms of actual on-the-job specificities you'll encounter in real life as a CRE professional. The guys that teach it have been doing real estate for many years, and are very passionate about it, whereas BIWS and most of the other M&amp;A-focused courses are from guys with M&amp;A background. I'm sure you'll still learn a lot, in any case. At the end, the employer cares a lot more about the technical interview / case study than the certificate on LinkedIn.", "replies": [], "depth": 5}, {"id": "iidqsbu", "text": "I'm much further along into the A.CRE course and really like it over Wall Street Prep for actually understanding and practicing real estate modeling. \n\nI am planning to finish both though to help out my MBA applications.", "replies": [], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iie9pe1", "text": "Go to a company and ask if you can be an unpaid internship and underwrite old deals - gain experience that will lead into being a paid intern. Bet you will end up with an offer if you stayed on track.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "il0wvrz", "text": "Real life deals my friend. They will teach you more than you could ever learn in a static set of data.", "replies": [{"id": "il1i12y", "text": "Thanks, unfortunately I'm still in the MRED program. Trying to get my skills at a high level.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]