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I think my firm is taking advantage of me. What should I do?
Ok.. so to provide some background. I've been in the CRE industry for 4+ years. I started off my career in investment sales very briefly right before the pandemic hit, lateraled over to capital markets at a very large shop in a very large city (think CBRE, JLL, CW in NYC, Seattle, LA, Chicago,...
Appraiser Exit to IS or Acquisitions
I am just past my 5-year mark working as a hotel appraiser for a national firm and have been trying to exit the appraisal world into another sector of commercial RE with my sights set on IS/DE or acquisitions. I have been exploring opportunities on and off over the last year, but haven't really gone...
Boutique acquisitions role vs top tier brokerage team
I know this topic has been discussed but wanted to get more recent information from people who have experience. Considering the pros/cons of an acquisitions analyst role at a very boutique firm vs a brokerage role at a top tier team in a major market. I have both offers, unbelievably torn on which...
CRE Acquisition Interview Advice (0 Experience)
Hi everyone! I'm a noob to CRE acquisitions (1 year out of college, 1 year exp paralegal in biglaw, 0 financial background, ivy) and I was wondering if someone could give me some guidance on what I should prepare for a CRE acquisitions interview? I've looked around on wso and have a general sense...
Acquisitions and Development Modeling Tutor
Hi - I am an analyst at one of the big real estate brokerages in NYC. I am looking for someone in-person or remote who could tutor me or help with case studies as I prepare to make a transition to the principal side in an acquisitions role. I am taking courses currently to learn this, but I am...
RE Acquisitions - Promote/Carried Interest Comp
Hey all - Trying to gather some intel on promote/carried interest compensation structures for sourcing roles (ex. VP/Director and up) at institutional RE shops. I've spoken to a lot of peers in the industry (generally ~$5 - 50bn AUM investment managers), and there seems to be a ton of variability,...
To take the opportunity or stick it out in a role for a year that I already don't enjoy?
This is my first post to WSO but I ultimately don't know where else to get appropriate guidance with perspective regarding my career growth. I recently graduated from a non-target (that gets roasted on this forum often) with a 3.6GPA and participated in a few clubs and educational internships. I...
Modeling Courses/Certifications worth it? - Trying to switch out of hotels.
I am a current intern at a hotel investment company, and I have realized I preferably would want to switch into an investments role that focuses on a different property type (multifamily, retail, etc.). This is my junior year internship and I am starting to apply to full time jobs, but my entire...
Real Estate Underwriting Case Study
Recently I was given a acquisition case study as part of a project for an internship with the following information provided: - 100 Unit class C multifamily being converted into class B - Market rents ~1600-1800 (Columbia Heights DC) - Renovation costs: 25K per unit - 5 year hold period - 6.5% going...
$10B+ AUM Acquisition Role vs. Institutional Investment Sales Analyst Role Direct From Undergrad
Need help in deciding between the following scenarios direct from UG: Acquisition role at a shop that owns $10B+ AUM and continues to raise and deploy capital every 2-3 years, ranging from $1-1.5B per fund Average deal size is $70M - $100M+ with a main focus on office and multi investments across...
Career Move from Economic Consulting to Real Estate
Hello everyone. I am a seasoned analyst at a leading economic consulting firm (think BRG, FTI, NERA, CRA) where I have worked on antitrust, damages, and financial market engagements since graduating from undergrad a few years ago. I am considering next steps for my career and would appreciate some...
Do All CRE Acquisitions Jobs Require Travel (however frequently)?
(Hopefully I don't get a ton of flak for this if the answer is a resounding yes) I'm about 2.5 years into my career and am very interested in CRE (which is where I work now). I'm currently in AM and want to take the next step into acquisitions, but don't really want travel as the few times I've done...
Commercial Lending to REPE? Advice Needed
I graduated 3 years ago with a BS degree in Finance, good GPA at a pretty good school and started working in a Commercial Banking Leadership Program. I then worked as a commercial credit Analyst for about 18 months before getting promoted to a portfolio manager working directly under a CRE lender....
Progress Residential
Largest private SFR reit - 40,000+ homes currently in the portfolio across ~15 markets. Wholly owned by Pretium Partners. HQ is in Scottsdale, with an executive office in Dallas and a market office in each market that we operate in.
Transition from Private Equity Real Estate (REPE) Acquisitions/Asset Management to Real Estate Investment Banking (REIB)
I know a lot of people who work in Real Estate Investment Banking make the transition into an acquisitions role at a REIT or REPE type firm very easily and smoothly....However, I am curious, how likely and difficult would it be from doing the opposite (REPE ---> REIB). I am on the younger side,...
RE PE within family office of founder of one of the mega PE shops
All - I am considering joining the real estate arm of a newly-created family office (sponsor is the founder of one of the mega PE funds). I'm having trouble evaluating the comp structure they've offered (cash comp of few hundred K + a few points in the RE business - uncrossed deals). The cash comp...
How many deals do you underwrite / do a year?
For acq analysts and associates: how many deals have you personally been underwriting and closing a year recently? Likely to be a lot of grey area here depending on your definition of "underwriting", but let's just say at a minimum it means having a model done and can support all the assumptions,...
Soho Properties
Any monkeys have the low down on this place? Seems like they're working on a few solid projects, but info in general is scarce. Primarily interested in their deal flow and culture.
Good Networking Events NYC
Looking to network with people in Real Estate Acquisitions within the NYC Area? Right now I am in Young Real Estate Professionals of New York, and just joined the Urban Land Institute. Any other good organizations/events you would recommend for networking with people in acquisitions?
Touring Potential Acquisitions
I work in acquisitions at a REIT that focuses on both office and industrial however in my short career I have mainly focused on office and have more exp touring office and knowing what to look for/focus on. Can someone who has experience shed some light on industrial assets and what you focus on...
REPE vs Brokerage Acquisition/Investment Funds (conflicts of interest?)
I've been around WSO for a while, but newly active. I have always been curious about how large commercial real estate brokerage firms start their separate investment funds and REIT 's (ie. CBRE Global Investors, JLL Investment Fund, etc) without wrecking havoc with their fiduciary responsibility to...
GIS & Property Database
I've been lurking for a while but haven't posted much. I work in acquisitions for a large REIT , having been on the private side for the previous 5 years. We're building an acquisitions platform and I've been exploring database & GIS (geographic information system) software to be used for tracking...
Mixed-Use/Street Retail - Acquistions
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CRE loan valuation/acquisitions analyst -> Credit analyst at a BB commercial bank
Hello guys. Recently received a credit analyst job offer. What do you think about this move? I'm considering it due to a slight bump in salary. My goals is to get into REPE acquisitions. Would this move digress my career path?
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