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Would a bank provide a blanket non-recourse loan for a portfolio of lets say 10 single family properties? For example, purchase 10 properties, fix them up, rent them out. Use the financials (income/expenses) from the properties after x months/years to show bank that debt service would be well... Nonrecourse Financing Idea	10	36 weeks 2 days ago by tbux22	13 weeks 5 days ago by sabeen
Does anyone know what the analyst compensation (salary + bonus) is at Prudential Mortgage Capital Company, Metlife, etc?? I'm guessing 60-65 salary but no idea about... Insurance Companies Real Estate Groups Compensation	11	14 weeks 1 day ago by SFRE	13 weeks 5 days ago by LeveredMonkey
Does anyone have any information regarding this company? What the culture is like, pay, interview questions? Any info would help as I couldn't find much information on the search/web. Thanks a... Meridian Capital Group	4	15 weeks 5 days ago by Anacott_CEO	13 weeks 6 days ago by StuffinghamPalace
Are you in need of a Loan/Funding for a project? Have you been trying to obtain a Loan from any of the Banks or Loan Companies and got Ripped off and they have refused to grant you the Loan? we offer all types of non-recourse Loan and funding at a low Interest Rate of 2% both long term and short... We provide Loans and Funding	1	13 weeks 6 days ago by jamesallen	13 weeks 6 days ago by nori90
Hi, What firms are the best/most known/proeminent/greatest in real assets... Leading real assets investment managers	5	3 years 15 weeks ago by Nicu	13 weeks 6 days ago by pankajbajaj
Hello, I am interested in starting a career in Real Estate Private Equity (specializing in Hospitality). I currently work in hospitality development as a Business Development Manager and will be heading off to pursue my MBA in the fall. Upon graduation i will be seeking an analyst position in... Help choosing ideal courses for a career in Real Estate Private Equity	7	14 weeks 20 hours ago by KapilNalinGopal	13 weeks 6 days ago by KapilNalinGopal
Hi, Does anyone know how to build a model to value B Notes / junior tranches on a securitization? Are there any online resources? I have been looking for about a week and couldn't find much besides model to create a cash CDO. Thanks in advance.... B Note Valuation Model	0	13 weeks 6 days ago by maddux	n/a
I really love the way how HB Housing treats their clients. Their Orientation meeting had gave me more knowledge, Accompanied viewings had really helped me recognized what I want and what I really need, and their agents are really wonderful they had assist me from the start until the very end of... Expat Services in Netherlands Amsterdam	0	14 weeks 15 hours ago by oslikk316	n/a
I'm having trouble finding information related to DB's RREEF Real Estate Private equity arm. I know they're doing primary investments which is appealing, but it seems like they pared down action while they were mulling a sale of the business, and are now getting ready to ramp up deal... Thoughts on RREEF Alternatives & Real Estate Private Equity	3	14 weeks 2 days ago by REINFGUY	14 weeks 18 hours ago by re-ib-ny
Does anyone out there know anything about Amstar Group LLC in Colorado? I have an interview coming up but know very little about them, other than the fact that they currently have about 2.2 billion in assets and other data that is published on their website. I am looking for information about... Thoughts on Small REPE - Amstar Group LLC - comp, reputation	5	19 weeks 4 days ago by peppercat22	14 weeks 20 hours ago by pe_re24
Hi all, I have an upcoming phone interview for an entry-level position at a Real Estate Development Company as a Development Analyst. This would basically be my dream job. What type of financial type questions should I expect if any? Thanks for the... Real Estate Development Analyst Interview	4	14 weeks 2 days ago by rejunkie	14 weeks 1 day ago by jon1987
Hi guys, There is a job posting on my school's career center for a summer internship with MS REI. I have read some of the threads previously on WSO regarding it, but a lot of it seems outdated. I was just wondering if anyone had gone through the interview process recently (1st round and 2nd... MS REI Background	1	16 weeks 6 days ago by seasb	14 weeks 1 day ago by re-ib-ny
Looking for advice on how to prepare for my next step after working as an acquisitions analyst. Current: I am currently at a mid-size multi-family acquisition firm that focuses on West Coast assets. I spend my time primarily looking at value-add acquisitions in SoCal. We are typically the JV... Acquisitions analyst exit opps, preparing for the next opportunity	1	14 weeks 6 days ago by RealestateCALA	14 weeks 5 days ago by chrisjr
If you aren't 1) on the Ivy/Target --> IBanking bandwagon 2) have any personal connections in the industry I started my career about a year ago after taking a break after undergrad. I'm up to about 80K+ bonus right now working in real estate software technology. I'm getting... How much do you or can you make in this industry...?	25	16 weeks 4 days ago by econcomputingCRE	14 weeks 6 days ago by adidas47
Seems to me like deals are getting pricy fast. Most marketed deals are approaching 4% or less! What do you guys see and where do you think we are... NY monkeys, what cap rates are you seeing?	11	16 weeks 4 days ago by sdb5057	15 weeks 1 day ago by NYCbandar
I am fresh out of college(graduated in May 2012), and work in investment sales in California. I found a passion for real estate early during college, got my sales license and took Graduate level urban planning courses during Undergrad since they were the only ones involving real estate. Coming... Investment Sales to REIB/Acquisitions - Masters needed?	3	17 weeks 1 day ago by PaulFranklin	15 weeks 2 days ago by PF_CRE
Guys, So I've been working in the FIG M&A space for over 3 years and now I am just fed up. I've realized things are going nowhere for the time being and I will never have an equity stake at this company. I know it is pretty rare to have any type of equity stake on the M&A... Where to now? Real estate investing	6	15 weeks 6 days ago by homegrownphenom	15 weeks 4 days ago by TeddyTheBear
Hey, I need some help regarding a commercial real estate mortgage. So basically there is a property worth around $4.5 million and there is a $3 million mortgage on it. The property is making significant NOI, but unfortunately the principal and interest payments, mixed in with a poor economy, the... Need Help From You Guys Regarding A Mortgage	13	20 weeks 4 days ago by TeddyTheBear	15 weeks 4 days ago by sdb5057
Can the interest on JV debt(mezz) and preferred equity be payed using NOI or is payed using net income? Ihave a feeling JV debt still counts, but preferred equity doesnt. Anyone familiar with... Is JV debt or preferred equity tax deductible?	21	15 weeks 5 days ago by TeddyTheBear	15 weeks 4 days ago by TeddyTheBear
I am a college student and was put in touch with someone at Integrated Asset Services. Can anyone tell me more about what exactly they do? This is what is listed on their website: Integrated Asset Services delivers premier mortgage services for the entire residential asset management... Can someone give me more information about this company?	0	16 weeks 5 hours ago by wallstreet101	n/a
I have an interview next week as a loan processor/analyst in the mortgage banking division of a capital management group. Job description says to know how to calculate figures and amounts such as loan amounts, interest rates, loan constants, ratios, percentages, areas. I would think that may be a... Interview help	4	17 weeks 5 days ago by REgroup	16 weeks 2 days ago by Sarah85
Hi WSO, I wanted know what are some exit ops from small REPE shop in south. Thank... What are some exit ops for small REPE shop	1	16 weeks 4 days ago by FFNGO	16 weeks 4 days ago by Oreos
What would you classify this under? P/E or AM? If someone could also please elaborate a little... CMBS special servicer	1	16 weeks 5 days ago by jeamps01	16 weeks 5 days ago by Nu'dsince69
What would you classify this under? P/E or... CMBS special servicer	0	16 weeks 5 days ago by jeamps01	n/a
I am curious to know. I hear its possible to get 99% financing with a mix of senior and junior debt. So lets say a senior lender provides 80% of the value at 6% and Mezz guy provides 19% of the value at say 11%. The equity holder would still stand to return a very nice IRR. Do I have this right or... 99% LTV With Mezz Financing?	15	19 weeks 17 hours ago by TeddyTheBear	16 weeks 6 days ago by synn1313

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