Ever Wonder if a Week-Long Boot Camp was Worth the Investment: Part II

My ARGUS Boot Camp Experience (Part 2)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prior to taking this course, I had ZERO ARGUS Experience. I knew it was an industry standard in property/portfolio evaluation but I had never had the opportunity to use it. That changed very quickly.

Boot Camp was an intense experience. The entire course focused on the practical use of the software. On day one we jumped right in by building models; learning how to create Rent Rolls, building Market Leasing Assumptions, adding Expenses and more. What added to the experience was the instructors’ focus on making sure we understood the principles behind the application. It made the course about more than just a financial modeling program; it was about understanding real estate investment fundamentals. For instance, the first day we learned how to model fixed and variable expenses while having a discussion on understanding this important difference. This instruction was reinforced with homework (yes, there was homework… but it was never overwhelming). The whole class and the instructors would come in the next morning and discuss the homework assignments together. They used it as an opportunity to make sure we understood the previous day’s concepts. The instructors structured curriculum and the time contributed to each topic around our classes needs.