Route from LIHTC Syndication to Real Estate PE

I graduated undergrad and took a position at a LIHTC syndicator as an acquisition analyst 2 years ago. For anyone unfamiliar, we provide equity to developers to build and/or rehab apartment communities using an assortment of tax credit programs. I spend most of my time creating our initial model when looking to submit an LOI as well as updating our model/LOI during the negotiating of the LOI. Throughout the closing process, I spend most of my time updating the model to reflect changes in deal structure, loan terms, development budget, equity pay-in structure, etc.

I am looking for advice on making a jump to REPE.

Do my skills translate? Should I go get my MBA? Can anyone provide a solid list of funds to look at? (Or point me to a source that has a list) Who are the big HH in the REPE space? Any advice in general would be greatly appreciated!

Feel free to ask questions if I left out some crucial information regarding my background.

Thanks!

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"Nibbz09" I am looking for advice on making a jump to REPE. Do my skills translate?

Yes, enough. I have seen people jump from backgrounds that were a lot less related than yours.

"Nibbz09" Should I go get my MBA?

Do you want to work at the largest REPEs? If so, then yes. T20 MBAs fill the ranks of most of these (getting to this below). If you want to work in a less structured, likely smaller firm- no, you do not need an MBA. There is no catch-all better decision. Strictly a function of your goals and personality.

"Nibbz09" Can anyone provide a solid list of funds to look at? (Or point me to a source that has a list) Who are the big HH in the REPE space?
Yes, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/pere-100-2019</a">here is the list you are looking for.
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