Below is an alphabetical list of all "REIF How To" blog posts with a short description.
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Color Coded - Tabs and Cells: REIF model color codes the tabs and cells to easily identify what each does when you a see a certain color or formatting and this link breaks down what each color means.
Customize Formula Data: Data inputs generate linearish formula values, which are fully customizable as needed... or if you're good with the linearish formula values then you don't need to do anything and those formula values will flow right to the "Financial Reports".
Data Entry Made Simple: If you can input data into a spreadsheet, you can use the REIF Model. Here is how we make data entry easy.
FAQ: About the Model, Excel Questions, Model Usage
Find Model Help: If you have questions on how to use the REIF model or having issues figuring out how to generate the output you want, here is a list of places to get answers.
Keyboard Shortcuts: The REIF app works as an Excel model and retains much of the functionality through keyboard shortcuts.
Help While You Model Build: Notes, Data Restrictions, Dynamic Inputs, Model Links, Hiding Cells: REIF has set up various items in the model to assist you as you build it out.
"How To" Tab: This tab/worksheet is in the model (red color; first tab) and walks you through all aspects of building your model.
Launch Screen Basics: Overview of the buttons on the launch screen.
Launching and Saving REIF Models: How to launch and save REIF models in the application.
Project Grade and Score: REIF provides over 75 Financial Metrics to evaluate your real project and synthesizes those Financial Metrics into a single, all-encompassing data point – Project Score and Project Grade – to analyze your property quickly and accurately.
REIF Metrics: A detailed list and description of the metrics REIF provides in the model.
REIF Reports: A detailed list and description of the reports REIF provides in the model.
Sale Evaluation in REIF: REIF reverse-engineers the net proceeds to provide insights on the potential sale.
Visualize and Score Data Through Target Metrics and Conditional Formatting: Create financial metric scores and data visualization through color changing cells (i.e. conditional formatting) based on the value outputs relative to target metrics.
Where to Start Your REIF Model: Key places to begin inputting your data - the starting points and perhaps all you need to build your model as our calculations will do the rest.
Support Guarantee: If you have questions or issues using the REIF model, we’ll provide assistance, including a web meeting if needed.