+26 Difficult technical interview questions you’ve been asked? 11 2y
+26 Development / acquisition underwriting 12 5y
+26 Help needed - How do you value a REIT investment? 11 8y
+26 To what extent will you be expected to model for summer analyst? 9 4y
+26 Structured Finance in real estate brokerage vs banks 7 4y
+26 Worth it to leave role? 12 2y
+26 Has anyone heard about Slate Property Group? Any info is appreciated 42 1y
+26 Examples of “REPE” deals 5 3y
+26 Architect looking to become RE Developer 9 6y
+26 What is life at Corp RE like? 49 8y
+26 MSRED, career change, recommendations 4 4y
+26 Incoming Acquisitions Analyst in the Northeast Multifamily value add space looking for tips/guidance/advice 6 8y
+26 Is it normal to chip DD consultant & legal fees when a deal goes abortive? 10 1y
+26 Undergrad interested in RE Careers - any resources to get started on learning the industry? 7 2y
+26 Interviewing for LA position. Want to be in NYC. What to do? 11 3y
+26 Using NCREIF to Benchmark Performance 2 9mo
+26 Question about CRE Lending compensation for Life Co 32 7y
+26 Am I CRAZY or does THIS make sense? MASTERS IN REAL ESTATE!?? 16 4y
+26 Property Management to Development 3 7y
+26 Job Reneg 6 3y
+26 Difference between portfolio management, fund management, and asset management? 5 3y
+26 LaSalle Investment Management 4 7y
+26 Where to next? CMBS vs debt fund 8 2y
+26 Best Brokerage to start at? Colliers or Marcus & Millichap 7 6y
+26 Information on Eastdil Secured Analyst hours/comp and its culture/reputation in the UK. 8 6y
+26 NYU MBA or Cornell MSRE (w/ $$) 5 6y
+26 Resume Criticism/Feedback Request 8 6y
+26 Someone explain to me commercial real estate during/post COVID 14 5y
+26 WhyHotel the company. Thoughts? 11 4y
+26 Where is the money in real estate now? 7 6y
+26 Vornado joins the Penn15 club? 1 6y
+26 20 year HS reunion 7 3y
+26 What to do in my CRE internship? 5 2y
+26 Is Core+ an Interesting Career Path / What about Promote Structure? 12 4y
+26 Co-Investing in your firm's investments? 22 7y
+26 Investment Sales Analyst exit opps/becoming a broker after analyst years 5 7y
+26 Cpa to real estate acquisitions 13 3y
+26 Best MBA/MSRE Programs for REIB/REPE Jobs 7 7y
+26 Career Shift: Starting a RE Investment LLC 20 5y
+26 What is current market compensation at the Associate level for CRE debt roles at top PE shops? 17 4y
+26 Blackstone buying USD18.7 BN worth of Logistics Assets from GLP in world record deal 17 7y
+26 Capitalized Interest Calculation 13 1y
+26 Facial hair/beard in Commercial Real Estate 24 7y
+26 How dragged out were most of your interview processes? 23 6mo
+26 Navigating the Market Volatility (CRE Debt) 10 4y
+26 Graduate Level Internships 5 4y
+26 Best place to start for real estate acquisitions/PE 5 7y
+26 Compounding Pref Question 8 7y
+26 How does your Investment Committee work?/How do you know which deal to buy? 6 3y
+26 Anyone have good REPE firm perks? 20 2y
+26 Companies with Internal Capital Markets Team 13 7y
+26 Recommended accounting courses beneficial in CRE? 6 2y
+26 Hard time finding my first job 3 6y
+26 Looking for some outside perspective on my current position and how to move forward 9 6mo
+26 Thoughts on middle market lender in a Tier 1 market? 2 4y
+26 Non Recourse Financing - Lender Needs List 5 1y
+26 Ares Real Estate 31 6mo
+26 Real estate models 16 4y
+26 How to break the cycle of being underpaid 23 4y
+26 3 New Jobs (LA, NYC) 3 4y
+26 Business Mullet? 8 2y
+26 Boutique Resort Development 12 6y
+26 Annual vs Monthly IRR in Development 6 6y
+26 Career Choices: RE Equity vs Debt Fund vs Operator 10 5y
+26 Should I put leasing agent on my resume when applying FT to developers/REITS? 7 6y
+26 Experiences with Single Family Rentals 7 4y
+26 What're some examples of proprietary information you guys keep locked away at your firm? Competitive Intel etc. 17 4y
+26 Pros/cons of going into business with retail tenant 3 6y
+26 Small Acquisitions shop CEO salary 8 5y
+26 Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac 6 6y
+26 Development Analyst: Too much time spent reporting? 8 5y
+26 Starwood Capital Group - Interviews 48 6y
+26 Return of LP capital in development? 8 6y
+26 Mega fund Recruiting 22 5y
+26 What are your top 2 work-for-yourself ideas in RE under ideal circumstances? 18 2y
+26 AKS Capital Partners (Aaron Appel) bought by Walker & Dunlop 12 6y
+26 Working at a REIT out of undergrad? 3 2y
+26 How do I use the P/E side of my company to help with brokerage? 11 6y
+26 JBG Smith? 21 2y
+26 Condo Development 14 1y
+26 Euro PE Assoc to NYC RE Development: MSRED vs. MBA vs. Euro development 4 4y
+26 Questions to ask Interviewer 7 5y
+26 Invested in tertiary markets - big fish in a small pond 11 2y
+26 How was your 1st Year in the RE industry? 11 6y
+26 Brookfield Property Group vs Brookfield Asset Management 13 2mo
+26 Any concerns on Debt Funds collapsing? 10 2y
+26 Real Estate Resume Help 6 6y
+26 Intern for local developer or move to bigger market? 7 6y
+26 Landlord vs. Tenant Rep 12 2mo
+26 NPL/REO/highly distressed Buyers? 12 6y
+26 Transitioning to Acquisitions 5 1y
+26 Am I right to be kinda pissed about this? 8 2y
+26 Acquisitions Analyst - MOB/Senior Housing 6 6y
+26 Best Brokerages in South Florida 17 2y
+26 Personal RE Investing Questions - How to compete when using LLC & Commercial loans? 14 6y
+26 Yield on Cost 33 3y
+26 Travis Kalanick starting a RE Company? 12 6y
+26 Thoughts on BentallGreenOak ?? 35 4y
+26 Thoughts on Brixmor Property Group? 13 5y
+26 Post-MBA Compensation 21 3y

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