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Anyone here with experience in Site Selection?
anyone here do any site selection in the past and care to weigh in on what it's like likes and dislikes etc?
Top-tier Corporate Private Equity vs Real Estate Private Equity (BX, etc.)
Curious about the perceived differences in quality, work-life balance, etc. at the analyst level between corporate PE and RE PE at a firm like Blackstone . Not too many answers on the site already, and I really am curious about the major differences, and whether one is a big step up from another....
Campus Apartments Review
Anyone hear of Campus Apartments based out of Philadelphia? Would like to know anything about them. Looking at their AM analyst position.
Recent grad looking to break into CRE...best Real Estate Modeling courses?
Background: studied finance at a non-target school in a metropolitan city in Canada. Parents had a few properties which I managed (I guess you could say I was the property manager at the time). I interned at the government for a summer doing billings (a/p & a/r - mostly managed databases and used...
Where are we in the cycle?
Is now a good time to invest in residential real estate in major markets? (SF, LA, NYC , Chicago, etc.) If and when interest rates rise, how will it impact housing prices and rents? REITS and PE shops seem to be investing right now, are they at risk? How many more good years are ahead before a...
Travel Advice?
Hi All, I recently graduated from my University in December and I have accepted an investment banking offer with a start date of July 2017 with the new analyst class. From now until then I am planning to travel a bit while I have some free time before I start working long hours. I was just curious...
CMBS Analyst at a 'permanent consulting'
I am a recent grad with a finance background and have an interview coming up for a smaller company competing with the likes of Situs. The position is for a CMBS Analyst underwriting on agency and non-agency (Fannie and Freddie) loans internally within the company (mostly concentrated on the...
Differences between BS Lender and Debt Fund
WSO - Was curious if anyone could go over some of the differences between balance sheet lenders and debt funds. I'm new to the RE world and would love to learn from some of the more experienced guys out there. Few things that come to my mind: * Modeling: BS lenders usually take senior positions,...
Should I transfer to NYU as an Economics major or stay at Fordham University as a Finance major? (starting in spring 2017)
**REALLY URGENT AND I REALLY DO APPRECIATE YOUR HELP AND INPUT!! : ** I'm currently studying finance at Fordham University but I haven't really liked it much during my time here and I also want to get my degree from a more prestigious university, so I applied for a transfer and was accepted into...
Analyst Interview - Common Questions
Hi, I have a partner interview with a large commerical real estate firm, and I was wondering if anyone had any insight into what type of questions I should expect and how to best answer them. I've been told questions will be mostly fit questions. Any help will be greatly appreciated, and silver...
Help! Should I Quit?
I am a frequent poster but using a throw away account to remain anonymous Here's my story... I graduated last year with 3.2 Cumulative GPA, 3.7 Finance GPA and also a honor in economics from a non-target and no job lined up to pay bills. I actually did 4 internships during school year (PWM, Fixed...
Types of RE Leases - A Primer
This question came up in another post. I thought a simple overview of the different lease structures would be beneficial to future RE monkeys. The three basic types of leases are: 1. Gross 2. Modified Gross 3. Net (single, double, triple, and absolute net) Gross or Full Service Lease: In a gross...
Q&A: REIT Acquisitions Associate
WSO has provided me tons of valuable information over the years and helped me break into real estate a few years ago. Now it's time to pay it forward. I am going to be 100% full disclosure on everything (except compensation). I work as an acquisitions associate for a small publicly traded REIT...
US Bank...any thoughts?
Just curious if anyone here can provide some thoughts/opinions on US Bank, particularly CRE lending group there? Might be having an interview for a FT position soon and I'm curious about pay/culture/opps within the bank. Nothing on them in this forum or much on other parts of the forum either.
Switching from Big 4 to Acquisitions: My Story
I've received a lot of PMs over the months about how I switched from Big 4 audit to REIT acquisitions. Here is the path I took and some suggestions for those who are trying to make the switch. I welcome other RE veterans to post their suggestions as well... I started my career in the Banking audit...
Walker & Dunlop
Looking for some feedback on Walker & Dunlop. I used the search function and was unsuccessful. What do you guys know about their multifamily finance team? What caliber of deals are these guys working on? I understand that most of the deals they put together involve FHA/Freddie etc., what are some of...
Columbia Investment Partners
Hi, has anyone ever heard of Columbia Investment Partners? I have a phone interview lined up with them and I'm not certain about their interview process. Additionally, how should I talk about a real estate investment opportunity intelligently? I can pitch a stock and talk about my transaction...
how to break into Real Estate Finance?
little background on myself... -graduated from reputable school -currently analyst at a massive corporation's Corp. RE department where I do project budgeting, handle project financials, etc (no specific modeling). basically a financial analyst for projects -had 3 months internship at small RE...
Books to get a jump start
This summer I'm working at a real estate Asset Management firm as a summer analyst . Up until now I've only been working in biotech IB and don't know much about the real estate side of finance. What are some books everyone could recommend so I don't go into the internship looking like a fool....
Construction financing analyst interview
Any tips to ace an interview as a construction financing analyst?
Big 4 Corporate Valuation or Real Estate Investment Management?
Hi all, So currently, I have two job offers outstanding: A) Big 4 CPA firm (business valuation) B) Globally renowned insurance firm (real estate investment management) Both are obviously fantastic opportunities coming straight out of college, but I'm having a hard time making a decision between the...
Hiring Acquisitions Analyst - REIT
The REIT I work at (Gladstone Commercial, NASDAQ: GOOD) is hiring for an acquisitions analyst at our DC office. Feel free to PM me your resume if you are interested. The candidate needs to have at lease 1-2 years experience, preferably in RE but willing to consider other candidates as well....
Brokerage Full-Time vs Development internship
Hey guys really need your help here, I graduate this May and I am in a bit of a conondrum. I currently work as an analyst for a real estate broker (think Marcus & Millichap, Harry S. Miller, Sperry Van Ness) where I have received a full-time offer, pay hasn't been decided but I am a good negotiator...
Investment Sales (Brokerage) Analyst Interview - Have CRE experience, but no finance experience!
Hello - I have been offered an interview to a top tier investment sales oriented brokerage firm (think Eastdil, HFF, M&M). The position is an analyst opening to support a team, but I do not know the asset type they sell. I graduated from a non-target school with Liberal Arts degree and have since...
Which Job to Accept - Investment Sales at a Major Firm
My two bosses (former business partners) recently split up and both have offered me positions at their respective firms. We are located in a top market (New York, San Fran, DC) and both are at major firms (CBRE, Cushman, JLL). Both specialize in investment sales for retail and initially have similar...
How difficult or easy is it to lateral into Acquisitions from Asset Management? (Real Estate Private Equity)
Hi All, I'm relatively new to this community, but I've been browsing for years. I guess the short version of my question is: Is the transition from Asset Management to Acquisitions difficult enough that I'd be better off waiting until some of the Acquisitions interview processes come to a close? I'm...
Internship in Real Estate Division - Important terms/skills?
Hi, I am very interested in real estate acqusition/development/management and managed to get an internship in my first year of University at a bank with a pretty expensive and growing portfolio. I already ordered a book that discusses acquisition and development of real estate - however I would like...
AM -> REIB -> Acquisitions, or, AM -> Acquisitions
Alright ladies and gents - I've spent the past year trying to figure out my plan, as I'm sure many of you have done. Looking for some guidance as I'm on the fence. I'm focused on spending the next several years in transactions. There are two paths I can take: 1) Lateral into acquisitions and stay...
Let's talk refi assumptions
Trying to understand the concept a bit more, as I have limited refi modeling experience. For example, let's say you buy a property at $100m and lever up 50% floating I/O. After 5 years, you plan to refi your $50m outstanding balance through a fixed/amortizing loan. I can see this being modeled the...
RE Excel Modeling: Study Techniques & Best Practices?
Just a bit of background...Currently in an investment sales role at a big brokerage house (think CBRE, JLL, Cushman) primarily focused on private capital (we sell assets between $2-$25 million). Looking to make a big transition in the next few years to a team or shop with institutional deal...
Which should have the highest IRR: Office Building, Multifamily apartments, or retail shopping center? Why?
I've gotten this one in a few interviews and because of my limited real estate experience I think I have been getting it off. Last time I said highest would be shopping center (22%-25% IRR )because you dictate the tenant mix which will help your clients want to resign. Also because you can charge...
NYC Acquisitions Analyst - Resume
RE and Acquisitions Experts: I'm seeking a REPE acquisitions analyst role in NYC and wanted to get some advice on my resume before I start networking and applying. Do you have any comments? If you were screening this for an acquisitions position, which pile would you throw it in and why? What pisses...
Consulting to RE Finance
Hello All, I am exploring next steps for my career and would love to get this community's advice on what would make sense for me if I wanted to work more directly in real estate. I currently am a 2nd year analyst at a top non-MBB consulting firm, and have gained a good amount of project experience...
Real Estate Interest
I am a first year student at Babson college and I would like to know more about the real estate field. I have been looking for careers in the finance field that do not have as much number crunching and came up on Real Estate Private Equity. How can I break into this field? What books can I read to...
Worst Interview experience?
Bombed an interview. Want to read stories to make myself laugh/fee better
About to graduate would appreciate critique on Resume (applying to Commercial Real Estate Roles)
Hey, First post on the site. Applying to Commercial Real Estate firms. CBRE, JLL, Cushman&Wakefield, Colliers. Also applying to REIB, REPE and Real Estate Consulting Firms, however I don't figure I have much chance of success with the ladder. Would really appreciate any insight and a critique of my...
MS in Real Estate from NYU or MBA down the road?
JPM AM vs. PREI
What would be better opportunity out of undergrad: JPM Asset Management Global Real Assets: Analyst, asset management , work across the risk spectrum (I assume a lot of core b/c JPM is known for their core fund), office/industrial only or Prudential Real Estate Investors: Analyst, Asset Management,...
Working Abroad in REPE
All, I'm currently an Acquisitions Analyst for a decent sized fund (~$2B+ equity under management) and have been thinking about searching for jobs in London, or another major European city. Curious to gather some thoughts on working abroad in REPE, specifically in Europe. How hard is it to make the...
Real Estate Capital Markets in Atlanta??
Hi WSO , I am hunting for a good real estate capital markets job in Atlanta. Preferably not investment banking as I don't like the hours. I work as an Analyst in the Transaction Real Estate group of EY in New York. I worked in real estate investment banking at a New York boutique for a year and half...
Most Important Part of Real Estate Valuation - Measuring the Risk Premium?
Hello Monkeys, So over the last few weeks I have been trying to really dig into real estate investing by going through deals and trying to figure out what makes a good investor and a good deal.. and I think I have noticed that it is mainly an investor's understanding of risk. If a building comes to...
Crow Holdings Capital Real Estate
Could anyone provide some insight on Crow Holdings Capital in Dallas, TX? They seem like a pretty strong REPE firm that focuses on all asset classes throughout the US. Would this be a solid analyst position?
Moving from Architecture to Real Estate Development
Hello WSO , I am at a crossroads right now and would appreciate a bit of information/guidance/anything. I graduated in 2012 with my B.Arch(professional bachelor in architecture) and then went on to work for 2 years as a junior designer. I am back in grad school now finishing up my M.Arch II(Post...
Culture at Old, British, Well-established RE PE Shop
Hey All, I accepted a job offer for an analyst position at a well-established real estate investment firm based out of London. They have offices all over the world, but I will be working from San Francisco. I would say the office dress code is somewhere between "Executive Attire" and "Traditional...
Loan Amortization Table
Hi all, So I tried to find amortization tables on the web for real estate but most of them do not account for loan curtailment (early prepayment) so I was wondering if anyone could provide guidance on how a proper one is made. Also, in terms of amortization per year, is it just 1 divided by the...
Converting Annual to Monthly Rents
Hi Guys, I had a question on acquisition modeling. So when I have an annual model and try to convert it into a quarterly model, I am not getting the same number in annual rents. For example, say I have a annual rent of $1200 and monthly rent of $100. If my given growth rate is 3%, I can use the...
IBD Lev Fin or Investment Analyst
Please Help w/ REIT Questions
Hi All, I had a few questions on REIT valuation that I was hoping someone who works in a Real Estate IB group could help answer. I appreciate your help in advance! 1. How often is a DCF used? If so, do you build out a full REIT Operating Model and then get to FCFE and discount that to present? 2....
Discount Rates for Properties?
Hi all, I was just wondering what discount rate you would use if you were running a DCF for a property. And how would you get this discount rate? Thanks in advance!
Real Estate Banking - Outstanding offer and ability to go principal/development side?
I currently have an offer with a large bank for a Real Estate Banking group. It's a credit training program too and after the ~2 year stint you move to a different market. My offer stands at $60k starting salary with a $5k bonus. There's a performance year end bonus but not sure how much the range...
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