Advice for Becoming a Luxe Real Estate Analyst as Philosophy Major Top 3 Public School

Hello,

I'm a rising senior at a Top 3 public university majoring in philosophy with, effectively, a minor in econ (3.7 GPA). I've always been interested in luxury real estate/architecture/the idea of making money by building aesthetically beautiful things. I originally planned to go into the luxury fashion business, working at a company like Ralph Lauren, LVMH, or Richemont, and have some experience in that area. However, towards the end of last semester, I discovered the craft of development, more specifically luxury development.

I will now be pursuing a development/acquisitions analyst position at a firm in the Northeast focused on luxury condominiums/apartments. Related is my top choice. This summer, I interned as a project manager at a small developer in the NY/Metro area that has recently completed a collection of luxury townhouses and a renovation of luxury office space. Earlier in the summer, I was pursuing a startup venture which my team and I ultimately abandoned due to new regulations which rendered the project financially infeasible for as a new market entry.

I plan to join my school's real estate organization this fall where they teach us mostly about modeling and connect us with industry professionals. I will also be pursuing my REFM certifications throughout this year.

I understand most developers are looking for a formal finance/real estate educational background, which I do not have. I have seen some people who've gotten jobs at places like JBG Smith with a poli sci background for instance. I feel I bring a unique perspective as a real estate professional who has worked in and planned to enter the fashion industry. Additionally, I think my robust liberal arts foundation coupled with the modeling skills I will acquire this year could contribute to a positively atypical perspective. My question: does this sound like a sound framing of my formal educational background? If not, do you have suggestions for alternative framings?

Any other advice for a humanities/liberal arts major planning to break in would be greatly appreciated. Also, liberal arts/humanities majors who've successfully broken in, I'd love to hear about your experience.

Thank you in advance.

P.S.

Two companies I've targeted so far are Related and Hines. I understand these are top players. Are there any other high quality, less competitive luxe condo shops in the Northeast I should be looking at?