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How to prepare for Real Estate Development/Asset Management Internship?
Title, What skills should I focus on right now to prepare me for the internship and put my best foot forward? Also, any general advice for while on the internship as well is much appreciated! Many thanks
Is construction profitable? How do you raise capital?
Forgive me if I placed this question in the wrong forum, etc, I'm not sure who the right audience is to ask this question. For those of you in real-estate, what are your thoughts on going into construction business (or that's what my family calls it) right after graduation. I'm pursuing a business...
NYU MSRE Program
So I know this topic has been discussed previously but wanted to get some perspectives on the NYU MSRE program. I've been working in real estate advisory over the past 6 years (graduated from a top-3 public university with a 3.5 GPA). My goal is to pivot into the investment side of real estate,...
PART 2: Increasing RE Industry's Cash Compensation, Collectively
I'm back... seem's like I created a s**** storm on here. Let's put this to bed once and for all. If you are new, I wrote this piece: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/real-estate… If you are in RE or aspiring to be in RE, please read this thread to understand the industry. I've collected my...
URGENT - a list of Halal/Islamic real estate funds and investment companies for potential applications
Hello everyone, I hope this message finds you well. Are there any individuals in this forum interested in Islamic finance? I am a Real Estate Fund Manager looking to transition to an Islamic and Sharia-compliant investment fund (which uses little to no debt). I would be curious to know if you know:...
Am I wasting an opportunity to leave IB too early?
I have been working for a boutique IB shop for a few months now on a team that specialized in CRE. (my background is in CRE) I was initially pumped to get into an IB role but a consulting firm I interviewed with a while back just came out of the blue and gave me an offer with a significantly higher...
Biggest REPE Firms in Philly
Hi - does anyone know what the biggest REPE firms located in the City of Brotherly Love are? And any insight on if they offer internships? Thanks all!
Real Estate Agent Transition Into AM
Location: London Degree: Chemistry (1st class) Situation: I am debating whether to join my friend's real estate company that he works for due to the high level of commission he receives, and currently, I am unemployed looking to break into the AM sector. Background: My background is a Chemistry...
Real estate agent transition into asset management/PE
Location: London Degree: Chemistry (1st class) Situation: I am debating whether to join my friend's real estate company that he works for due to the high level of commission he receives, and currently, I am unemployed looking to break into the AM sector. Background: My background is a Chemistry...
Difference between RE investing for pension fund vs MF REPE?
Hi all, I'm interested in understanding better the differences between the way that RE shops that invest/develop/manage on behalf of pension funds operate and the large (MF) REPE shops, both on a structural level and in the day-to-day in the office. Many thanks,
Real Estate ER Interviews @ Jefferies
Hey all, Has anyone had any experience interviewing at Jefferies Equity Research teams, particulary after a couple of years of experience? I have a 45 mins first round with them. I didn't do a lot of technical interviewing when I got my first job in ER after graduation - it was mostly qualitative...
Can you exit from Fund to Asset management or Investment in Real Estate ?
URGENT !! Hello, I am currently interviewing for a position as a fund management analyst at a real estate investment and asset management company. I must admit that initially, I applied for a position in asset management or investment analysis, but given the current real estate market situation, the...
NexPoint in Dallas interview
Had an interview coming with NexPoint in Dallas, and it went surprisingly well. Talked about the firm structure, how much capital they raised, their growth, etc. However, I just came across a forum regarding the firm, and people had some.... interesting things to say lol (linked it down below). Just...
Sale Leaseback Question / Recreational Business on Land
Not a real estate banker/investor by trade but have a situation that I'm trying to figure out. Imagine you own forested land with a recreational business in use on it, is there a way to separate the land and the business to maximize the value? 60,000 acres, mostly all forested, land comps at...
REPE Process
I haven't seen much content on the REPE process on WSO compared to the general PE process. Was looking to gather info on when the process kicks off, how to best prep (doesn't look like REPE has a specific course to get through like Peak), any advice, etc. Also differences between recruiting from RE...
Brookfield Real Estate Acquisitions Team NYC
Searched through a number of wso threads for this info, but have not found what i'm looking for. If there are already threads on this, please comment! High level topic: Brookfield Real Estate Acquisitions Team NYC I'm curious about the organizational structure of brookfield's real estate...
MSRE/MSRED with no RE experience; Naive to think I’ll land a job afterwards?
First time poster.. and I think I’m a rather peculiar case. I graduated from a solid NY private university with a 3.7 in finance. Had a full-tuition scholarship, so I didn’t take out much in student loans at the time. I got a job in Project Finance after graduation, but didn’t last very long (
Capital raising $50 B fund
Hi monks! Anyone has relevant information on fundraising roles at funds? Career growth? Currently considering joining at VP level, base around £200 (UK) and still not sure about the bonus component. A friend of mine working at a placement agent mentioned he’s getting something around 0.75% of the...
US CRE market on it's back?
So I've recently started applying to CRE brokerage firms, but I feel like job market is pretty bad. In college, I had some pretty solid internships in real estate, but I pivoted to a traditional finance role as a Rotational Analyst when a promising opportunity arose. The thing is that I realized I...
Increasing RE Industry's Cash Compensation, Collectively
I work at a mid sized RE PE firm ($20B+) on one of the coasts (NYC/SF/LA) - pulling in around 235k all-in as a first year associate (investing in office, retail, mf, resi, industrial / mezz, pref, equity). The RE principal investing industry has a wide salary range (up to 350k+ at megafunds and down...
Online Training from Company A Conflicting with Internship from Company B
Hello, I recently received an offer for a capital markets internship at one of the larger commercial brokerages (think CBRE, JLL, C&W), for which my start date is in June 2024. However, I was also selected by a REIB (think Eastdil, JP Morgan) to participate in their virtual RE Finance academy during...
AITA: Leaving New Full-time Job in Resi Land Dev to Summer Internship in CRE (40% pay cut)
I recently accepted a FT job with a regional homebuilder in their land department. The work, as it turns out, is not what I expected it to be, but the base pay is very good IMO. With bonuses, in this market and location I'm in (very achievable), it brings my $75-85K salary to over 6 figs (I just...
JPM Real Estate Interview and Superday Help
Does anyone know what type of questions JPM might ask during their real estate 2025 summer analyst interview and superdays? How technical are they? I’m new to real estate but got a first round so I’m panicking on if I am qualified enough to answer their questions.
REPE Help
Hi all, I'm currently a student-athlete pursuing my MBA at a non-target school. My undergraduate degree is in finance with a high GPA, and although real estate was not my major focus, I did take the only RE class offered at my business school. Now, I'm eager to transition into the field of real...
Be the resistance
I know I know... The job market is dead currently. 2-3 nice offers per month, maybe less... Each getting hundreds of candidates, pushing the comp down... Be patient. Do not accept some lowball offers. Do not get trapped, changing your career trajectory just for the sake of having a job. Be the...
Those Of You Who Have Made It To Millionaire Status, What Advice Do You Have?
For those of you who work in CRE & have made it past the 1MM net worth mark excluding your personal residence (does not have to be liquid), what advice do you have to younger folks aside from buying the SP500? Did you invest in your own deals? Did you start any other businesses on the side or maybe...
Commercial Sales and Leasing Realtor trying to switch to Real Estate Analyst Role
Hi everyone, So as you can tell by the title I am trying to switch to a real estate analyst role for more of an investment analyst position where I do financial Excel modeling, market research, data analysis, etc. For the past few months, I have been applying to jobs at large firms such as JLL,...
I think my firm is taking advantage of me. What should I do?
Ok.. so to provide some background. I've been in the CRE industry for 4+ years. I started off my career in investment sales very briefly right before the pandemic hit, lateraled over to capital markets at a very large shop in a very large city (think CBRE, JLL, CW in NYC, Seattle, LA, Chicago,...
Tasked w/ creating an Economic Trends/Forecast Excel Sheet
Intern here, manager wants me to make an excel sheet to forecast and show economic trends. There is stuff on YouTube but I wanted to see if anyone has done something similar for their job or personal use. Any recommendations or sources I should check out?
University of Amsterdam vs VU amsterdam vs University of Groningen.
Hello all on this forum, I am currently enrolled in a master's in Real Estate at the university of Groningen in the Netherlands, coming from a urban planning bachelor I wanted to have some more business-related degree, which turned out to be an excellent choice. I got finance courses and I...
Cambridge Real Estate Finance vs LSE Real Estate Economics and Finance
Hi guys, I've got offers from Cambridge and LSE to do a Masters and I was wondering which one would be the best to do for a career in real estate private equity. For background, I'm in my last year of undergrad and have some internships but don't have any full-time work experience. I've heard the...
Should I become a licensed GC so that I can self-perform as a developer?
I come from a finance background, and work at a family office that does a lot of development deals. Our team runs lean and so I've had to wear many hats, which has given me a lot of knowledge and experience within construction despite not coming from a construction or project management background....
Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) Associate Role
Does anyone have insights into MSREI's pre- MBA associate program ? Comp, Culture, Hours, Pre-MBA Structure, Asset Classes?
What can a real estate professional expect after graduation?
I have seen how dry the real estate job market has been and wondering if any of you have gone through the process recently. Have any of you had to take a job outside of RE before trying to break in? I'm currently interning in PERE but don't see a lot of postings for analyst.
KKR Real Estate Credit HireVue
I recently got a HireVue invitation from KKR for their 2025 Summer Analyst program in real estate credit. They sent two separate interview invitations, I'm assuming that they split up their behavioral and technical questions into two distinct virtual interviews. Is there anything in particular I...
Where is the prime location to establish a farmhouse near Mumbai?
Seeking advice on choosing the perfect location for farmhouse near Mumbai. Any input is appreciated.
RE SA 2024
Junior here still recruiting. Anyone know if there a lot of positions left? I've been checking around and can't seem to find a whole lot. I’m not sure if some companies are still opening up or if the market is that bad.
UK Logistics Players
Does anyone have insight to Blackbrook, Valor Real Estate Partners, Mirastar and MARK? Hoping for some info about pay, culture, and reputation. Thanks.
Multifamily Dispo Folk -- How do you view the "incumbent broker" on a sales assignment?
When you're looking to utilize a broker to sell an asset, how important is it that you use the "incumbent broker"? aka (the group/individual that sold you the same deal). That in mind, do you feel that the "incumbency" refers more to the brokerage company, or the broker his or herself? If that...
Flex Space Demand?
What are key drivers for flex space demand? My firm is interested in developing flex, but I don't feel comfortable deploying capital on projects without identifying clear demand for a site's proposed use. For other asset classes like self storage, I'm able to utilize Radius+ & gather comparables,...
Pushing Deals Forward - Dev/Acq
There are times where I am consistently following up to try to get things pushed forward specifically with architects, engineers, contractors, etc but I use the method of “politely annoying” them. Sometimes “politely annoying” them doesn’t work. What do you recommend in order to push...
Pretium Partners SA 2024
Anyone hear back yet for an interview?
Real Estate 2024 Layoffs
Companies that are doing layoffs? Company names? Chances for more layoffs? When will the layoff wave stop? Job Market? Ease of finding of new roles? How difficult is it to land at an institutional shop?
What would you do? Strong brokerage team at top firm vs AM LifeCo
I'm at a defining point in my career and looking for some advice. I currently have an offer on the table at a top-producing brokerage team that has averaged $15-20M in revenue for the past 30 years. I also just finished final rounds for an AM LifeCo position but timeline is 6 weeks to get an offer...
Laid Off - Need Guidance / Reality Check
I was recently laid off as a corporate banking analyst III at a large international bank in NY covering the REGAL sector after a year and some change there. I had left a top Valuation/Advisory analyst position at another bank (also after a year) for this role (deal experience and personal interest...
Fundamentals to research before REPE/REDev networking (for someone not in the industry)
Hey everyone, Currently trying to learn more about the real estate private equity and development industries, specifically what material I should be familiar with before I dive into networking calls. I have a non-finance background - recent grad who studied Politics & Urban Planning and currently in...
2 years brokerage analyst experience + Read description
What types of opportunities can I expect to reasonably be qualified for with 2 years of experience as an analyst at a brand name brokerage shop (CBRE/JLL/Cushman) after a program like USC's real estate program? The idea would be to network my ass off during the 10 month program and possibly pick up...
Real Estate Private Debt
What would be the usual questions for an AC for Real Estate Private Debt? I have a final round for BlackRock which is composed by 2 back to back 30' interviews.
Most interesting RE Buyside Work?
Any ideas on firms that are doing really interesting work in real estate? Obviously BX comes to mind but also interested in HFs and smaller PE shops that are doing really interesting work/due diligence. (on credit side too)
May Graduate seeking advice - Start as a generalist in CRE rotational program or traditional PE? - Career Advice
To all - I have lurked this site for years and have finally come to the point where I have to make a crucial decision. I am seeking advice/guidance for the veterans in the industry. Regarding background, I do not come from money and am quite frankly the opposite. I have two internship experiences -...
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