Seeking advice for new role as 1st year acquisitions analyst in REPE
Hi,
I will be starting a new role as an acquisitions analyst at a REPE shop at the beginning of the new year. I have a strong background in real estate with internships and my education, but this is my first full time job. If anyone with previous experience in acquisitions has advice on how to put my best foot forward or can offer any keys to becoming a great acq. analyst, I'd really appreciate those insights.
Any recommendations in terms of reading materials like real estate journals, market reports, articles, etc., that you see as useful would be great as well.
Thanks,
Hi deal_sleds101, any of these discussions helpful:
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Fingers crossed that one of those helps you.
Just be good at holding conversations and work hard. That’ll get you a long way.
Thanks, I appreciate the advice.
1. Take detailed notes whenever discussing a potential acquisition, whether on the phone with a broker or after a breakroom conversation with your manager. You'll be screening a ton of deals and "deal merger" is a real thing so being able to review notes from the weeks prior can really help you remember specific details on a deal. 2. Know your excel model in and out. The ability to quickly and accurately underwrite deals is a huge value-add if your shop is high volume...though you probably already knew that. 3. Work on your deal pitch. communicating high level info to your manager in a convincing way will help you stand out. This will come easier as you get more experience. Some managers like to get in the weeds on underwriting assumptions while others prefer the high level description. you'll eventually learn who wants to hear what.
Also, don't be an arrogant, cliché finance bro. Your choice of user name makes me think you're already borderline.
Awesome to hear what you have to say. I agree that taking notes is hugely important in remembering details and staying organized. Haha I'm not a quote on quote hardo, but I am super pumped about the new gig. Thanks for the input.
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