Any resources to learn to use ARGUS?I need some help!
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[{"id": "gc3x61q", "text": "ICSC is offering a class for ~$400 for current university students. Take a look at that.", "replies": [{"id": "gc6lk4u", "text": "I\u2019d need to enroll in the school?", "replies": [{"id": "gd5jk8a", "text": "ICSC is a national trade group for retail CRE", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gc4iled", "text": "I would say the first message is spot. Argus is not something you can learn just watching videos. It is really hands on and you can add a lot of complexity. Try to look for a course where you can get certified and you will have a better idea. They also are pretty cool giving students access to the software.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gc4kgr9", "text": "I would also add that you should really try and get your hands on an Argus license and work through a model or two to understand the underwriting in advance of the interview. Do you have any connection to a brokerage firm? Usually the CBRE\u2019s of the world will push out Argus models with OM\u2019s.", "replies": [{"id": "gc60lf5", "text": "Thanks for your help, very insightful comment.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gc4rz25", "text": "Do you have friends in the industry that have it? You can practice on theirs while they\u2019re probably working remotely. That\u2019s the only way you\u2019re going to get to it without paying.", "replies": [{"id": "gcg30am", "text": "Hi Neurpoat, I actually a free trail with Argus. It would be ver helpful ans i would apreciate  if you can share the resources. I sent you a PM earlier.", "replies": [{"id": "gcied82", "text": "Hey man, I just realized the PDFs I have are unique to my institution and have our name/logo all over them so I can\u2019t really share these. I have a generic training book but it\u2019s a paper copy and back in my office which I haven\u2019t been able to get to since March. Sorry!", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "gd5jsnm", "text": "I'd be careful with sharing access. If they're anything like CoStar and they find someone has shared thier access they'll ban you from the platform and you'd still be expected to pay. I wouldn't do it.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gc605q4", "text": "The answer depends on the expectations that you have set. If they know you aren't an ARGUS user now it's possible they will concentrate your exam on excel. ARGUS breaks out the online training into separate classes which might make it more affordable. Call them and find out if they will throw in a temporary copy of the software for a single class. Assuming that you can get a copy of the software and that you are confident underwriting a deal in Excel you can skip the intro course and go straight to rent roll and recoveries.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gc6h8oa", "text": "Try Udemy courses by Justin Kivel, or try his website breakintocre.com \nThat guy has some amazing courses :)", "replies": [{"id": "gc6zko2", "text": "Wow, I went through all the courses he offers and his interview exam guide course  covers some parts of argus. That's  good start, Thank you so much!", "replies": [{"id": "gc86wma", "text": "He also has a YouTube channel,\"break into cre\". You can check that out as well :)", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gct397s", "text": "Don\u2019t be afraid to invest in yourself. There is definitely a quick ROI whether that means getting hired faster or appearing more attractive to potential employers (thus finding a job quicker and making money ASAP). \n\nAnyways, I personally paid $1000+ for that Argus course 5ish years ago. I don\u2019t regret it.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "geak0sp", "text": "I work in commercial real estate as a financial analyst at a large brokerage shop and offer 30 minute to 1 hour introductory virtual courses to Argus and how to build a simple model. It works great for interview prep. Let me know if you are interested!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]