Green Street Advisors - Newport Beach?

Is anyone familiar with their consulting/advising practice in addition to overall culture, exit ops, and comp? I know they're well respected within the REIT industry niche, but any additional info would be a big help!

Thanks.

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perhaps i've written this in ohter threads, but my impression of their consulting practice was that you might not end up analyzing REITs as much as you would if you did the traditional sell-side thing. however, the consulting side is still highly respected (i think), and my impression was that the guys on that side are still very smart.

 
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In terms of culture, the firm seems casual-professional (if that's even a term). But, the analysts are very technical and know their shit. I feel like most of them have REIB/IB/HF experience. It'd be a extremely valuable experience to work with them. I'm sure the hours are on par with other REIT ER firms.

In terms of exit opps, I'd assume you'd score a great REIT role vs REPE role. Mainly because you'd be working on macro RE framework and securities analysis. Not saying you wouldn't place well in REPE, because I know REPE firms use GSA's research for their underwriting at times. But, GSA's bread and butter is REIT research. So just using common sense I think REIT world (or REIB) would be your best bet for an exit.

At the end of the day, it's going to set you up very well. GSA has a great name in the industry.

 

Agreed. You're not really doing property level (non-Blackstone REPE) so you wouldn't learn property level (applicable IMO) real investment experience. Not that I have a beef but I see posts on "BIWS modeling" and after 5 min of research on it I think to myself...hmmm....never really heard of anyone talk about "NAV" on any deal I've worked on.....like ever.

 

A former co-worker of mine is one of their top research analysts. It's a great firm - well respected by investors and REITs alike. It's a bluechip name in my book.

Putting in time there, you'll know the REIT investment landscape very well. Exit opps are (easily) IR at a REIT, acquisitions at REIT, REPE or anything real estate investments related (hedge fund, etc).

 

Look at some of my old posts on this. Basically pay is terrible, exit opps are good into REITs, long only Asset Management, hedge funds, hours are awesome (outside of earnings season), culture is laid-back/surfer dude (but very educated, be prepared for discussions on the technical benefits of different valuation methods for fun).

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I vaguely remember the brokerage team I used to work with getting a free trial... I think they liked it a lot but think they bawked at the price tag; think it was extremely pricey from what I recall.

"Who am I? I'm the guy that does his job. You must be the other guy."
 

I asked if they offered any incentives for grad students a while ago. Need some data for a dissertation.

"Unfortunately, we do not offer discounted or complimentary subscriptions for students at this time. Any access would be up from $15K."

 

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