Alternative Investments: Investing in Land & Real Estate

Alternative Investments: Investing in Land & Real Estate

本课程是多个项目的一部分。

位教师：Dr. Craig Lemoine

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4个模块

深入了解一个主题并学习基础知识。

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4个模块

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中级等级

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9 小时完成

灵活的计划

自行安排学习进度

您将学到什么

Identify key financial concepts related to agricultural land, including balance sheets, income statements, and land valuation factors.
Summarize how land and real estate can be incorporated into investment portfolios and outline paths for further learning in alternative investments.
Recognize different types of real estate investment structures and asset classes, and their characteristics.
Describe the roles of various stakeholders in farmland ownership, transfer, and investment, including tax and risk considerations.

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6 项作业

授课语言：英语（English）

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该课程共有4个模块

Alternative Investments: Investing in Land & Real Estate introduces learners to the fundamentals of investing in farmland and real estate as alternative assets. You'll explore agricultural economics, land valuation, ownership structures, and risk management strategies. The course also covers real estate investment types, liquidity considerations, and how these assets can fit into diversified portfolios. Through case studies and expert insights, you'll gain practical knowledge to evaluate whether land and real estate align with your financial goals.

In the course orientation, you'll get to know the course, your classmates, and our learning environment, and gain the technical skills needed. Then, you’ll get oriented with the course and begin exploring the financial foundations of agricultural investing. You’ll learn how to read balance sheets and income statements, understand the capital structure of farming, and compare how producers and investors view farmland. We’ll also look at what drives land values and investment returns over time.

涵盖的内容

11个视频5篇阅读材料2个作业1个讨论话题

11个视频总计62分钟

Course Overview2分钟
Meet Your Instructor | Craig Lemoine2分钟
Module 1 | Overview1分钟
Density of Agriculture Production5分钟
Perspective of Producer 5分钟
Q&A: Institutional Investment of US Farmland 12分钟
Investment Returns on Farmland 3分钟
Factors Affecting Land Values (Part 1) 15分钟
Factors Affecting Land Values (Part 2) 5分钟
Factors Affecting Land Values (Part 3)10分钟
Module 1 | Wrap-Up1分钟

5篇阅读材料总计50分钟

Supporting Your Journey: The ACE Faculty Behind the Course10分钟
Syllabus10分钟
Learn More About Flexible Pathways10分钟
Updating Your Profile10分钟
U.S. Farm Sector Balance Sheet 10分钟

2个作业总计60分钟

Orientation Quiz30分钟
Module 1 | Knowledge Check30分钟

1个讨论话题总计10分钟

Getting to Know Your Classmates10分钟

In this module, we’ll explore who owns farmland and why. You’ll learn about different types of investors, how land is transferred, and the tax implications of those transfers. We’ll also introduce key financing institutions and discuss how to manage risks in farmland investing. Through expert panels and real-world examples, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the farmland investment landscape.

涵盖的内容

6个视频2篇阅读材料1个作业

6个视频总计41分钟

Module 2 | Overview1分钟
Investors of Farmland: Who, Where, and Why 6分钟
Q&A: Property Level Financing Institutions8分钟
Q&A: Risk Management 10分钟
Panel: Modern Issues in Agricultural Investing 15分钟
Module 2 | Wrap-Up1分钟

2篇阅读材料总计20分钟

Farmland Ownership and Tenure10分钟
Corporate Farming & Land Ownership Laws – An Overview10分钟

1个作业总计30分钟

Module 2 | Knowledge Check30分钟

This module introduces real estate as an investment class. You’ll learn about different investment structures, such as REITs, and explore various real estate asset classes. We’ll also discuss how real estate investments vary in liquidity and how they correlate with other asset types. Interviews and case studies will help you see how real estate fits into a broader investment strategy.

涵盖的内容

9个视频1个作业

In this final module, we’ll explore how to build investment portfolios that include land and real estate. We will revisit key concepts such as risk and return, consider whether these assets are suitable for every investor, and explore professional pathways for further learning in alternative investing. After this module, you will be ready to complete the final assessment for the course and earn your Coursera certificate!