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 | Assuming someone wants to stay in Manhattan in the intermediate term, I just did a very quick analysis if buying a condo or similar real estate in Manhattan is a good investment.
Of course qualitative factors ultimately govern such a decision, I was wondering what people's thoughts are on... Manhattan Rent vs Buy | 18 | 7 weeks 2 days ago by oliver13 | 3 weeks 6 days ago by sdb5057 |
 | Hi guys,
I am going to write a paper this summer about the Real Estate Private Equity Deal Structures and Trends and I was wondering whether you could come up with some interesting ideas on the research question/hypotheses to be tested. I am currently interning PERE and already have some network... REAL ESTATE PRIVATE EQUITY MASTER THESIS | 4 | 4 weeks 4 days ago by Pivo | 4 weeks 5 hours ago by Pivo |
| When modelling real estate private equity deals, or real estate portfolios...
- Do you guys ever use Monte Carlo simulations* (whether Crystal Ball or your own programming)?
- Do your risk guys use these (if you are at a bank, or financial institution)?
- What about you RE junior debt /... Monte Carlo simulation in REPE? | 8 | 1 year 4 days ago by Relinquis | 4 weeks 10 hours ago by SHB |
| Does anyone know what the culture is like at Berkadia or how it is thought of among people in the real estate industry? Also, what would an analyst make in NYC with an MBA?... Berkadia Real Estate Analyst Q's | 3 | 16 weeks 3 hours ago by tonyparker | 4 weeks 22 hours ago by Izzisdashiz |
| This shouldn't intimidate me, because I already work in the industry and I constantly "network" to begin with. And I know this has been asked 100 times on here.
But I'll try it anyway. Through a family friend I will soon get to sit down with the former (yes, he's... Questions for chairman of one of the largest developers in the US? | 1 | 4 weeks 2 days ago by dagwood | 4 weeks 2 days ago by fez |
| I understand the developer becomes the GP for the property and only puts up 10% of the equity, so typically around 2.5%-3% of the project costs. How often is this done on existing properties compared to new developments? Do most PE firms participate in the 90/10 split? What is the exit strategy for... 90/10 split for PE firms and GPs? | 2 | 4 weeks 2 days ago by TeddyTheBear | 4 weeks 2 days ago by Blankster |
| After reading through these forums and some job posts, I have came across the waterfall scenario. Does anyone have a good grasp on what this is. Can you explain it in further detail and the ins and outs of the scenario. Any help would be... Waterfall Scenario * Explain? | 8 | 6 weeks 10 hours ago by ausy21 | 4 weeks 2 days ago by chrisjr |
| PwC & the ULI put out a 100+ page pdf bible filled with relevant awesome market data throughout the globe - more than you will ever need.
Still, it's awesome info if you're interested: http://ht.ly/l3OZr
You can also read it to your kids as a bedtime story or recite it aloud to... "Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2013" by PwC & ULI | 8 | 5 weeks 9 hours ago by CRE | 4 weeks 2 days ago by Swede |
| I want to preface this by saying that I'm not trying to be a dick to appraisers, so just correct me if I'm way off here because honestly this is just what I know from what limited sources I've heard from:
The vast majority of what I've seen and heard of CRE Appraisers is that... Jobs as a Commercial Real Estate Appraiser Suck? | 33 | 43 weeks 6 days ago by econcomputingCRE | 4 weeks 3 days ago by ausy21 |
| Hey RE monkeys, long-time reader first-time topic starter here.
Recently joined a small REPE acquistions team on the West Coast. As I'm relatively new to the industry, I'm curious what deal flow is like at most shops and if other firms are spending money as quickly as we are (closed on... REPE Dealflow | 5 | 5 weeks 6 days ago by Gene Parmesan | 4 weeks 5 days ago by Gene Parmesan |
| So I reached out to a, Senior Managing Director of Venture Capital Properties and the broker for Carlos Slim. For those of you who have never heard of him:
"Soly is a 27-year-old junior-college dropout who's yet to meet his famous client.
Soly Halabi, who learned English after... Real Estate Networking - MD of Venture Capital Properties (Carlos Slim's Broker) | 11 | 4 weeks 6 days ago by Udechukwu | 4 weeks 5 days ago by REjunk |
| I have upcoming interviews with Beacon Capital and Prudential Real Estate Investors, and was interested to hear WSO's opinions on these companies. I recently just finished undergrad, and wanted to get feedback on which would be the better company to begin a career as an analyst with? Also, any... BCP or PREI | 4 | 4 weeks 5 days ago by rusty89 | 4 weeks 5 days ago by notaspammer |
| Does anyone have any good sources for pro forma budgets or what it typically costs on a percentage or square foot basis for general categories. I know some of these will vary greatly depending on the size of project.
Acquisition
Improvements
Construction
Professional
Finance
Soft... Developer's Pro Forma Budget | 0 | 4 weeks 5 days ago by ausy21 | n/a |
| I have a phone interview for the financial analyst trainee program for the institutional and metro markets group in SF. I had my resume passed along by a contact and didn't really even know what I was applying for. Anybody had any experience with Wells Fargo interviews or this group in... Wells Fargo- Institutional and Metro Markets Group | 3 | 5 weeks 4 days ago by Jeezy | 5 weeks 1 day ago by Blankster |
| Many different terms are thrown around on here and I want to know
How do you define REIB?
I consider it to be:
-Mortgage divisions at Banks, Life Insurance companies, etc.
-Mortgage Banking
-Mortgage Brokering
-Mezz/Boutique Lenders, etc.
The reason I bring this up is because there... What do you define "Real Estate Inestment Banking?" | 2 | 5 weeks 4 days ago by PaulFranklin | 5 weeks 1 day ago by prospie |
| Cushman & Wakefield and NAI Global place a lot higher than I would have guessed, but good for them. CBRE, Eastdil, Colliers, HFF, and JLL are all expected. Neat seeing some smaller/lesser firms batting with the heavyweights too.
Anyhow, this is good to know if you're looking to get... Industrial Investment Sales 1Q Rankings by Firm | 0 | 5 weeks 1 day ago by CRE | n/a |
| I started noticing the rent increases and supply due to come online but had no idea it would come into effect nearly this quick. San Francisco is still the hottest multi-family market (I think), but this is what can happen when rent jumps 36%. I also think a mid-eight to ten digit valuation being... San Fran Commercial Office Space Finally Cooling? | 1 | 5 weeks 1 day ago by rpc | 5 weeks 1 day ago by Pinkpoloshorts |
| I have an upcoming interview for a position in the asset management department of a development and acquisitions private equity shop. Anyone have any pointers beyond typical interview/research? Any help would be greatly appreciated.... Development Interview | 1 | 5 weeks 2 days ago by ausy21 | 5 weeks 1 day ago by Beny23 |
| 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 | 5 weeks 5 days ago by PaulFranklin | 5 weeks 4 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 | 5 weeks 5 days ago by Sweatingequity | 5 weeks 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 | 7 weeks 6 days ago by NealCaffrey | 5 weeks 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 51 weeks ago by firstclassflyer | 5 weeks 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 | 6 weeks 2 days ago by Damn Dirty Ape | 5 weeks 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 | 6 weeks 1 hour ago by ValueInvesting | 5 weeks 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 | 7 weeks 17 hours ago by welcome2nyc | 6 weeks 1 day ago by International Pymp |
