Working for multifamily GC

is working for a GC right now as an APM or PE good right now compared to working a traditional role in real estate?

Construction costs are still up there but there's building still happening, I'm sure to a lesser extent since no deals are getting closed. Is it crazy to leave construction for a development role right now? Not hearing a ton of new deals get completed.

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Most people don't really have that as a decision. You are either better suited for one or the other. If you are suited for the work, you will do well at it. 

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GCs are slowing hard right now considering the lack of deal flow, you'll be in the same boat in a year or so. Also from a from a future earnings position you're way lower on the pay scale unless you're truly a ripper at the job. 

They drink from the same stream you do but a little ways down. If you're having a bad time, they're gonna get smoked. Pricing's dropped from last year like 3-5% in my area from what I've heard. 

 

What do you mean by “good right now”? That depends on what your goals are and what you want out of your work. I would bet a lot of those GC’s are just as stressed and worried as some developers, so I don’t think that would be the case. 

 

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