Alternative Investments: Investing in Land & Real Estate

Land and real estate sit outside the usual mix of stocks and bonds, and this University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign course examines what that means for an investor. It is pitched at intermediate learners who want to see how property fits into a broader portfolio.

Skills on the syllabus

The listed skills cover the mechanics of property investing, including balance sheets and financial statements, return on investment and market liquidity. Risk management and portfolio management sit alongside them, so the course treats property as a portfolio decision rather than a standalone purchase.

Practical focus

• How land and property returns are measured
• Liquidity limits to consider when you need to sell
• Balancing property within a wider portfolio