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I just began as a commercial loan analyst working for a hybrid bank/mortgage bank. I am looking for some feedback as to whether I should consider going back to school in about 3-5 years to get another degree. The way I look at it is, eventually I am going to be a producer so relationships are the... Career Path: Loan Analyst to Grad School?	4	1 week 4 days ago by PaulFranklin	1 week 3 days ago by CRE_Banker
What professional organizations do you recommend joining? I am currently a student member of ULI. I have heard NAIOP is good also. Any thoughts?... Professional Orgs	6	1 week 5 days ago by Sweatingequity	1 week 5 days ago by Beny23
I've checked almost all of the previous threads on this topic before and understand the differences between the two. What I don't understand is the apparent notion that it isn't very likely to transition from AM to acquisitions. Is this even true? I mean it seems like it's... Asset Management --> Acquisitions	4	3 weeks 6 days ago by NealCaffrey	1 week 5 days ago by peregb
After trying to do research on Glassdoor.com and reading the vault guide, etc... I'm still curious to know what salaries are like in the upper levels of the big RE Development firms. Places like Hines, Related, Trammell Crow. I've noticed that most recent MBA's get hired as an... Top RE Development Firms ....salaries beyond junior roles?	2	1 year 47 weeks ago by firstclassflyer	1 week 5 days ago by REjunk
I am extremely interested in real estate development and would like to go for a masters or MBA with a concentration in RED. I know about the top programs at USC, MIT, Colombia, etc., but what options do i have in Texas ? We have UT, Rice, A&M and U of H. Would you guys recommend any of these... Development Programs in Texas	10	2 weeks 2 days ago by Damn Dirty Ape	1 week 6 days ago by Damn Dirty Ape
Didn't even know CBRE, JLL, and others had an IBD and capital markets group. How are these jobs? Pay?... Investment Banking For The Major Brokers	1	1 week 6 days ago by ValueInvesting	1 week 6 days ago by prospie
I always see people who worked in the special situations team - I get the sense that this is distressed debt investing? Second, Curious to know if these positions pigeon hole yourself even more into a specialized area of RE - or if the skillset you learn from debt investing can be used to move... "special situations" = distressed debt investing?	14	3 weeks 13 hours ago by welcome2nyc	2 weeks 1 day ago by International Pymp
I'm preparing for an interview with a REPE Debt Fund (hence my prior posting regarding this topic). I was curious to know what types of financial models are typically used. The folks I'm interviewing with typically purchase portfolios of distressed assets, rarely individual properties. ... REPE debt fund - what kind of excel modelling is typical?	2	2 weeks 1 day ago by welcome2nyc	2 weeks 1 day ago by welcome2nyc
I have an interview coming up next week with a private equity real estate firm and I barely have any knowledge of real estate. This is a very entry level position so they might not be expecting me to know much, but nevertheless I want to be prepared because I need to get this internship. Can... PE Real Estate Interview	11	2 weeks 6 days ago by er17	2 weeks 2 days ago by CRE
I was wondering what the general thoughts towards Eurovegas, the Las Vegas Sands' $22 Billion and counting plan to build a massive integrated resort consisting of six casinos, three golf courses, 17 theaters, a convention center, and 36,000 hotel rooms, outside of Madrid, with the promise of... Eurovegas	2	2 weeks 5 days ago by falconpunch19	2 weeks 2 days ago by prospie
I've looked through WSO a lot over the past year and have learned some valuable stuff, so a very large thank you to all of you guys and girls that contribute. Anyways, I'm a graduating senior and just accepted a FT offer at a top REPE firm. I don't start until July, but I wanted... First Day Tips for Incoming Analysts	6	2 weeks 4 days ago by REFIN	2 weeks 2 days ago by GentlemanAndScholar
Right now I have an internship with a large brokerage shop (think CBRE, Eastdil, JLL) in their "investment bank". I was curious if I received an offer after the summer and decided to join the brokerage FT would I be setting myself up to possibly be able to get in at a BB or MM REIB firm... Transition to REIB	9	3 weeks 1 day ago by CRE_Banker	2 weeks 2 days ago by CRE
I am very interested in getting an internship at a REIT, REIB or REPE firm this upcoming summer, so I wanted to try to distinguish myself from other candidates by taking a real estate Excel modeling course. In some other posts on this forum, I found these two websites that offer training... Khar Real Estate vs. REFM course? Which one is more respected?	12	49 weeks 1 day ago by Penn7690	2 weeks 3 days ago by atwoodt
I'm going to be interning at a REPE firm over the summer and I have ZERO knowledge on REPE. Both the industry and the technical concepts. If you're thinking I got a free ride then let me assure you, I didn't. I was pretty shocked myself when I got the offer (just did my best and... About to start an internship in REPE with no experience or knowledge in Real Estate. Anything helps!	5	2 weeks 6 days ago by Special K	2 weeks 4 days ago by Slothrop
I am looking for information on NMRE. What are your thoughts on starting out at a life company? I think that you could potentially see some big deals, but in general I have heard these firms tend to be conservative given their nature. Any insight would be... Northwestern Mutual Real Estate	10	7 weeks 2 days ago by Sweatingequity	2 weeks 5 days ago by maserati123
I'm currently looking at an analyst role at a firm that provides rehab loans to investors looking to buy distressed properties. Anyone have an idea of what kind of exit opps are for this type of... Rehab Loans	9	12 weeks 5 days ago by Professor Plum	2 weeks 5 days ago by Udechukwu
Any ideas on who some of the top funds trafficking in distressed debt might be in 2013? Curious to get any insight you guys may have on the... Top Distressed Debt Funds 2013	7	18 weeks 1 day ago by C_SSGINV	2 weeks 6 days ago by Sweatingequity
I am over 30 and have been working in tax at big 4. Got my MBA finance from a 3rd tier school(I know, I know, should have gone to a top MBA even though the 3rd tier school gave me a scholarship). I didn't do an internship during my MBA because of some family issues but I cleared CFA level I.... Career Advice: Tax Manager or start over as Real Estate Analyst	3	3 weeks 1 hour ago by wsophie	2 weeks 6 days ago by CRE
Whenever someone is supposing to buy something the first thing you use to do is to search online and then use to read the reviews before. These ambitions can be fulfilled by some simple suggestions of the company “first choice properties. This company is a consultancy which suggests people and... The best way of relaxation while buying a new plot	0	2 weeks 6 days ago by Sarahcohen	n/a
Hey Everyone, Long time lurker, just starting to get involved. I wanted to ask the community for some information on loan special servicing. I work in CRE investment and consulting, though am moving more into RE finance. Can anyone speak on this? It seems very interesting, as the special... Loan Special Servicer	3	3 weeks 1 day ago by thenine93	3 weeks 3 hours ago by Nu'dsince69
I'm 27 years old and been working for a hedge fund for almost 2 years. Prior to that I worked as an investment banking analyst. I'm curious on everyone's thoughts if I should go back to business school. All in making around 170K (85K base) and not sure if I should try to pursue an... Career Advice	6	3 weeks 1 day ago by Felicia	3 weeks 1 day ago by Felicia
Hello, I am a strategy consultant who is applying for real estate acquisitions jobs. I had a first round interview yesterday and it went well. The firm is bringing me back on Thursday to do a short excel test and a pencil and paper math test. Can anyone please tell me what I can expect and... Real Estate Acquisitions Analyst Interview -- Please help	17	32 weeks 1 day ago by REJohnson	3 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous Monkey
My partner and I are looking for seed capital to start our real estate company. We specialize in NYC multifamily with a focus on removing rent stabilized tenants. My partner has over 13 years of experience dealing with RS tenants and is known as the best in the business. He cleaned out his family... Raising Seed Capital for real estate fund	5	3 weeks 4 days ago by jt8506	3 weeks 1 day ago by CRE
I've been admitted into both the MIT MSRED and USC MRED programs and thoroughly enjoyed/respected both when visiting. Coming from a design background, I'd like to transition into development eventually (not necessarily immediately) ending up on the west coast. MIT: -prestigious,... MIT MSRED vs USC MRED	9	5 weeks 5 days ago by 808Irish	3 weeks 1 day ago by CRE
... Question	2	3 weeks 1 day ago by totalbeginner	3 weeks 1 day ago by Avgasian

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