Starting your own real estate private equity company

I just recently graduated college and I know this is VERY far down the line but eventually, my goal is to start my own REPE company.

I would love to hear as much as advice as I can. Whether is what experience I should be getting, whom I should be networking with, and if there are any Master's degrees I should be getting.

Thanks in advance!

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“Nick was fantastic. He didn’t just glance at my resume and give me generic advice—he explained exactly why it wasn’t telling the story I wanted it to tell, then helped me figure out how to fix it. He pushed me to be more intentional about how I talk about my experience and gave me concrete steps to prepare for interviews, from tailoring my resume to practicing financial modeling. I also appreciated how candid he was. When I asked about real estate capital markets versus sales and trading, he gave me his honest opinion while being clear about his own perspective. He shared interview guides, answered all my questions, and offered to do a more detailed mock interview if I move forward with JLL. I left with a lot of work to do, but also a much clearer idea of how to do it. I’d absolutely recommend talking with Nick.”

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Are you near Southern CA? If so, I know someone you can try to meet who did exactly that.

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Unfortunately not, on complete other side of the country

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Got it. If you're ever on this side, PM me and we'll meet up and I'll help you talk to that guy.

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“The three most harmful addictions are heroin, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary.” - Nassim Taleb

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