The Real Estate Whisperer™ Financial Planning - Monument, Colorado

Jackie Liao

I took Rich's Real Estate Investments for Personal Financial Planning class at UCB Extension Program and Rich is filled with knowledge and information. He provides a vast amount of information and recommendations on books to read, but not necessary based on how much info he gives in lectures. I also asked for help outside of class for my personal situation and he's been great with resources and referrals for anything outside of his scope. I highly recommend partnering with Rich on not only Real Estate Investing, but overall financial planning based on his experience, knowledge, and his personable approach.

Jim

I found the Real Estate Investments for Financial Planners class, taught by Rich Arzaga, to be absolutely invaluable. The early sessions, which focused on property evaluations via the APOD and the later sessions, which included a deep dive into REITs, really helped expand my knowledge in these areas.

I found Rich Arzaga to be a great educator and a willing collaborator to help the students with their class assignments, real estate and financial planning questions. I am a huge fan of Rich's collaborative approach and wish there was a Part II to this class ...

All in all a great experience!

Kristin Markworth

Rich is incredibly knowledgeable, easy to talk to and is genuinely interested in helping people better understand real estate investments. He clearly works hard to make sure people really understand what can be very complicated by breaking things down to be more simple. I learned so much from Rich in a very short period of time and would recommend him to anyone looking to learn more about real estate investments.

Rafael Paschoal

I recently completed the Real Estate Investment classes at UC Berkeley Extension with Rich Arzaga, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Real Estate Investment. The course was thoughtfully structured, with a perfect balance between theory and practical application. Rich provided clear explanations and valuable insights, making complex topics easy to grasp. The level of instruction was exceptional, and the learning experience was both engaging and rewarding. If you're considering this course, rest assured you’ll gain valuable knowledge and skills!

nadir hussain

The Real Estate class taught by Rich Arzaga was awesome.
I learned so much in 15 hours of instruction, and the main project on estimating cash flows / profitability of real estate investment was very educational and instructive.

All in all, thoroughly recommend this class.

Vidalia Cornwall

I was fortunate to take a class from Rich covering real estate investments for financial planners. Rich did a great job covering a broad range of useful topics: when real estate might or might not be appropriate for investors, different methods of investing, and how to analyze existing or potential properties. As an instructor, Rich was engaging and clearly a subject matter expert. I appreciated the time he put into giving feedback on our assignments. I would highly recommend taking a class from Rich!

Beatrice Mahalia

Real Estate Investment at UC Berkeley is a very satisfying course I've ever completed. Course content is designed in systematic structure covering all aspects in real estate investment. Cash Flow Analysis is the highlight of this course. Though a little bit complex to work with, but it gives an outlook about a potential property, which lead to decision making. Instruction is given in two ways between instructor and student and real examples are useful. The course is delivered in comprehensive manner and recommended for everyone who would like to deepen financial planning foundation and real estate.

Cindy Sforza

I recently completed the “Real Estate Investments for Financial Planners” course through UC Berkeley Extension, taught by Rich Arzaga. I can’t say enough good things about Rich and this class! As an advisor who is already a CFP, I took this class to further my professional development and to help me be a better resource for my clients who have real estate portfolios. Rich did not disappoint! Rich has real-world expertise that translates beautifully to the classroom. He included examples and real-life case studies, and provided excellent lecture materials and resources that helped me to grasp concepts easily. The class was fun and full of interactive discussion; Rich also made himself readily available outside of class, responding back to me promptly and thoroughly for the few times that I emailed him questions. If you’re interested in learning how to evaluate the financial bottom line of a given real estate investment, this is the class (and the teacher) for you!