Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course discusses the acquisition phase, holding period and disposition analysis for real estate investment property. The course covers a review of pro forma statements, the effects of leverage and cash flow operating statements. Students develop strategies for decision-making alternatives for a sale, exchange, continuation of operations, and capital restructure using depreciation, installment sale and tax basis. Note: The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) has approved this course as one of the elective courses that may be completed for the salesperson license in addition to the required courses of Real Estate Principles and Real Estate Practice. The California DRE has approved this course as one of the elective courses for the real estate broker license. The DRE requires a copy of the college course outline or catalog description along with transcript showing proof of course completion. This course is also approved by the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) for credit hours towards the appraisal license. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .Usually HeldThu 5:50pm–9:00pm 