How would you compare working as an analyst at these three firms in acquisitions? Which would be the best to work for, what differences in culture do they have, and how do they differ in strategies?
| +42 | CRE Recruiting for a Career - crazy? | 10 | 1d |
| +39 | Exits from REPE | 21 | 3h |
| +27 | Multifamily firms collpasing in Dallas whose next? | 8 | 4d |
| +27 | Arbor Realty Trust in 2026 | 13 | 1d |
| +26 | LOI Underwriting / Due Diligence | 6 | 18h |
| +26 | Red Flag? Commissions-only acquisitions roles | 8 | 1d |
| +15 | NYC Real Estate Job Market | 6 | 1d |
| +13 | Family Office vs REPE | 9 | 1d |
| +12 | Do REPE SA/VP/Dir expect base/bonus bump annually or is 'bump' inherent in carry? | 2 | 1d |
| +11 | Eastdil Coffee Chat Advise | 5 | 1h |
Career Resources
Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling.
Hi Intern in RE - Comm, check out these links:
More suggestions...
I hope those threads give you a bit more insight.
Biggest difference would be due to public vs. private institution. Can't speak about the differences because I only have experience in one of those firms, but you can't go wrong with starting your career off in any of those three.
Starwood and Blackstone > MSREI
I would recommend going for BlackStone or Starwood. Haven’t worked for either so I can’t speak to them, but that brand name recognition would take you further than an MSREI. Most people, even from the top MSREs (MIT/ Columbia/ USC) don’t always place into BlackStone or Starwood. Frankly, I don’t see how another degree could help you if you’re already looking at top tier institutions for their acquisitions teams.
The only possibility is switching to development, but that degree would have to have some development classes. Otherwise, you’re better off getting experience and getting an MBA if necessary. It may not be necessary anyway.
By MSREI, I meant Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing.
Duh, my bad. Well what do you want to do with your life? What are your goals?
I’m not entirely sure. Eventually being an entrepreneur sounds appealing, so starting my own fund or development operation.
I’m going to intern at MSREI this summer, but I’m wondering if I should think about switching to a shop that offers better opportunities or if it’s just down to personal preference.
Truth be told, you can't be wrong. Nobody will ever say, "Oh this person worked at Morgan Stanley/ BlackStone/ and Starwood? Pedigree isn't up to par for our investment committee" On the flipside, working at any shop won't automatically get you LP money.
They all sound like great experience. Imo BlackStone/ Starwood have a little bit better brand recognition (I would say BX is better outside of RE too), but the differences are marginal. Go where you feel you'll succeed better and have better cultural fit. Acquisitions is great experience for running your own show.
Ricky Rosay and Ozymandia have experience with this, I do not. Might want to get their opinions here.
Et enim numquam ipsa ut dolores assumenda. Nesciunt alias necessitatibus excepturi quo praesentium recusandae earum quisquam. Molestiae voluptates aut autem autem dolor autem eligendi.
Eos est omnis tenetur aut vero molestiae. Nesciunt velit totam ab aut fugit impedit.
Eos sed nam magnam fugit. Aut ex inventore quis doloremque corporis tempore. Fugiat dolor nam quo qui. Minima ullam dolor vero cum tempora provident dolorem.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...