Non-Bank Small Business Lending vs Boutique Real Estate Investment and Development Internship

Hey WSO,

I am a sophomore and currently deciding between two offers for summer internships.

The first in a non-bank small business lending firm with ~1 billion in their loan portfolio. I would be doing a lot of financial modelling and excel work and reporting directly to the president of the firm.

The other is a boutique real estate investment and development firm(6 employees). They have currently ~50 properties and I would be floating around the office doing everything from acquisitions to marketing.

My goal is to get be an S&T SA next summer. Which would be more beneficial experience moving forward?

Thanks!!

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