Really need some advice-Exit ops financial analyst tenant rep
I know that some of these topics have been discussed a lot here, but my situation is a little unique
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Anyone can learn RE modeling in a few weeks/months on the job. You're getting your masters in RE and already have experience. I'd say you're right where you should be. Would it be better if you were already in a sales/debt brokerage or principal role? sure, but you're fine. Just network in school at the events and make sure you are trying to get interviews/meetings and you'll land something.
BTW, some of the most successful, young developers I know started out in tenant rep. They'd build great relationships with tenants, then go buy vacant buildings with tenants in tow and make a shit ton. I know multiple people that have done that.
Thanks itsanumbersgame , I really appreciate the feedback
itsanumbersgame , do you have any advice in terms of how long to stay in a position like this if it isn't my end goal? Obviously don't want to jump ship too quickly, but I'm also four years out of undergrad, so don't want to be seen as too old
It's always weird to see things like "What are my exit ops?" because the question is way too open ended. Being a barista at Starbucks would be an exit op from tenant rep work, especially if you made some good Starbucks connections and fell on hard times and needed a job, although it's hardly one you would aspire to.
I find it to be far more productive to say "I want to be in X" or "I want to be a Y" and then ask how to get there. Even then, there will most likely not be a set path, but at least we know what your goals are and are able to tell you how to highlight your strengths and cover/fix your potential weaknesses.
CRE thanks for your feedback. That's a really fair point, my question was really open ended and I can realistically expect advice if I don't have some kind of roadmap myself. For some background, my end goal is REPE or acquisitions.
Talking to as many people in acquisitions and/or private equity both on here and, preferably, in person, is the number 1 thing you can do. (And make sure you do your background research too - REPE is a company structure, Acquisitions is a role. Those aren't necessarily an either/or choice)
Grabbing coffee or lunch with people in the positions you want to be in will grow your network, potentially give you some mentors, and provide you a potential path to where you want to end up. Start reaching out to people yesterday.
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