Chapter 9 Introduction – Forecasting Cash Flow Growth: From Market Concepts to Property Valuation

Alex and Lily introduce Chapter 9’s practical approach to forecasting cash flow growth, connecting rent forecasts to property valuation. They discuss real economic depreciation, tenant lease schedules, local market data, lumpy capital expenses, and rising operating costs, then preview the next episode’s look at rent growth forecasting and uncertainty. Produced by Alli Garmon and Nicole Jordan. Audio generated by Thomas Autino and WondercraftAI. © 2026 CRE Explained Podcast Team. Based on Commercial Real Estate Analysis for Investment, Finance, and Development (4th Edition) by David M. Geltner, Norman G. Miller, Alex van de Minne, Piet Eichholtz, Thies Lindenthal, and Lily Shen. Developed through Clemson University Creative Inquiry (CI) 4980, under the supervision of Dr. Lily Shen. Reference Material: Commercial Real Estate Resources | CREBook.net