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Institutional Asset Management - GP vs. LP Side
Anyone have experience working in an institutional asset management role on both the GP side and LP side? What are the main differences, if any? Which role did you like more?
MSRE vs. MBA decision - looking for opinions based on my situation/interests
I know the MSRE vs. MBA topic has been discussed here multiple times, and I have read through the old posts. I wanted to share my situation/goals and see if anyone here could shed some light on some of my thoughts. Me: - Analyst in acquisitions for a large owner/operator (mid/lower tier PERE 50...
Distressed HF - RE group, questions
Hey all, Have come across a role as an analyst/associate with the RE group of a very large Distressed HF . Fund has a broad mandate for public and private markets, mainly various debt and structured instruments, but potential for PE type lending as well. Was wondering if anyone could shed any light...
Too late to get a SA 2019 Internship Offer? Haven't heard back from any...
What's up WSO . I'm a rising Junior at a state Big10 Business School as a transfer starting in the Fall. I got a 3.8+/4.00 cum. from my previous 2 non-target small colleges (and obviously don't have a GPA yet from my Big10, just the name because of the start in Fall). Super involved with those...
Why should you opt for SuiteCRM Real Estate Agent?
The most important and the basic idea behind selecting SuiteCRM Real Estate. Why every individual should select SuiteCRM. What are the advantages
Quit now for another junior-level position or stick it out for the 2 year mark
Hey guys, Currently struggling with the decision to leave right away or stick in my current job for another year. For background: I've been working as an investments analyst for a NY /LDN Equity L/S HF (AuM >1b USD) for just above 1 year. While the fund is based in a major city, my office (and most...
In Need of Job/Career Advice
Hi, guys I am a newbie here; I thought it looked fun and educational, so I decided to register and join in on the conversations. Just to introduce myself, I am 23, graduated this year from a mediocre university with mediocre GPA and major in Finance, no leadership experience, no prior internship...
Inserting new rows in Excel model takes extremely long
Hi everybody, so I'm currently building this real estate project model for one of our clients. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a lot more complex than initially thought as it projects both the client's relatively complex operations, tied to specific buildings, and the real estate development...
Transitioning from real estate to specialty consulting?
A little background: I have an MBA from a top 10 program. I have 5 years of work experience in several different real estate related managerial roles. Transition to Consulting: I am in the offer stage with a smaller sized consulting firm that has real estate as one of their focus areas. The pay is...
Acquisitions Analyst Test
I was given this test for an acquisitions analyst role. My main concern is the assumptions for the real estate deal, particularly how to invest continuously in the same transaction. It seems too complex to do a debt/equity waterfall model when just comparing investment value after a certain amount...
Life Co Internship Ex Ops?
Hello! Thanks to the advice of WSO , I began networking and got myself an internship in the CRE department of a regional LifeCo company that invests in commercial mortgages. My question is how do I leverage this position or make the most of it? From my interviews it seems that they deal with mostly...
Investment Sales vs SaaS/Industrial/IT/Automotive Sales
Hi everyone, This question likely comes from a different background then most of the folks here, and I am not certain I'll find the right answer here, but I'd love to the get the input of you incredibly talented folks on the cre sales side. I am getting a finance degree, but my passion and...
Upcoming Interview at a top RE fund in London
Hello everyone, I have an upcoming interview for an intern position at a REPE shop in London, think large fund. What resources would you recommend me to prepare/ questions that I should know? Both on the technical + fit side. Don't mind if its an overkill since I have time on my hands now. Thanks in...
Blackstone Real Estate London Interviews
Hello everyone, I have an upcoming interview for the SA program at Blackstone London, they have not specified whether I will be rotating or working in a particular team, so I want to be prepared for anything. What technical questions will they likely ask me? What should I know about Real Estate?...
NYC M.S. RE candidate - summer internship search
Hey all thank you for taking a look and offering your advice. I am currently in my first semester of an M.S. in Real Estate program in NYC (one of the two top schools, do the math) and am seeking a summer internship. My previous experience includes 1.5 years in CMBS, and a recent spring associate...
Graduate School
Hello, I'm now in undergraduate school, and after receiving advice from people working in financial services, it seems like I should embark in real estate field to achieve my long-term career goals. However, I've been studying psychology in my university, and my interest is real estate development,...
Emigrating to a different market?
Real Estate being such a regional and network based carrier, I'm curious about any stories and details you might have about graduating from or working in a certain market, and either through fortuitous events or a continued effort wound up in a completely different market or even country as you...
CRE in Australia
Hey WSO I'm a university student situated in Sydney looking to break into CRE (REITs hopefully in a valuation or acquisitions role). Can anyone give insight into CRE careers in Australia in terms of - opportunities - culture - compensation
Advice for Bank Job
Hi guys, I go to a school that is ranked 45-40. I have had two real estate internships and I want to break into banking. I went from a 2.87 gpa for my first 2 years to 3.27 gpa that I round to a 3.3 on my resume. I am not qualified enough for an analyst position realistically, even though I am very...
Real Estate Investment Interview Thank You
Just finished up a final four interview with a RE investment and development firm. I'm looking to make a lasting impression with the follow-up email. What are the things that I absolutely should or should not include, it is a smaller shop so the role would be an associate one and wearing all hats...
London Real Estate Debt Scene: Who are the players?
Hey guys, So I moved to England a month ago to do a Master's in Real Estate (finance) and I spent my summer working with real estate debt fund manager in the US. I have been exploring working in the debt space in Europe and starting networking super hard here. Pretty easy to research and find the...
Real Estate Internships-NYC Summer of 2018
Hi Guys, I've been avidly pursuing a summer internship for a number of months, and despite the numerous connections I have made and applications I have filled out, I have got little to no traction. I am currently a junior at Rutgers University and believe I have a pretty good resume (at least for my...
Looking for a real estate analyst for opportunity in Philadelphia, PA
Hi All - I just joined the site to post a "real estate acquisitions and investor relations analyst" job opportunity at our firm in Philadelphia. Posted to the job board. - Greg
Do I have a chance at breaking into an equity research/investment organization at this point?
What i am wondering: is it wise at all for me to spend my time applying to investment organizations (is my resume going to continue to get thrown in the trash?). I'm a graduating (in may) economics student at UW-Madison and have a 3.5 GPA with experience interning at a small, no-name real estate...
Real Estate Investment Banking Interview Case
Hi I have a 2nd round interview with a global asset manager in their Real Estate Investment Banking group (think of hybrid between a bank's real estate coverage group and brokerage services). I was told that there will be a case study component where I have to model some high-level returns in Excel....
Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI)
Anyone have experience with modeling tests for analyst/associate position here? They mentioned it would take 4-5 hours in total. Not sure what that would entail.
Free research CMBS
Are there any sites or free services that allow you to search for terms on a loan in a CMBS, or terms on agency loans?
Headhunted for CBRE Investment Analyst from BIG4 valuations team
Hey everyone, I have been given the possibility to take an interview for CBRE as an investment analyst. I am currently working in the BIG4 valuations team in a Nordic country and I am not sure whether this would be a suitable transition and therefore ask for some feedback. First of all, is CBRE...
Senior at a Non-Target
Hello! As with most students right now, I'm trying to lock down an internship for this coming Summer and I am having a hard time. I'm interested in CRE finance, but studying Real Estate isn't an option at my school. I'm majoring in Finance and Economics with an unflattering 3.2 GPA from a...
Real Estate Private Placement Salaries
I've been interning for a firm that does RE private debt and equity placement (construction, bridge, mezz, JV). I'm trying to get an idea for what one can expect to earn in compensation working at a shop like this. I'd say we're in the lower middle-market. I've researched this topic but there are...
Splits with Buyer Brokers
I work in Investment Sales and focus solely on obtaining exclusives. I tend to be hesitant to offer up 50 / 50 splits with buyer brokers given I went through all of the brain damage and did all the legwork to secure the listing. Over the years, I have met and worked alongside other brokers that...
Moving From Large Bank to a Friend's Smaller Private Real Estate Fund
Decided on what I will do. No need for post anymore. Just filling in gaps to meet minimum. That is it.
Rise of "Agrihood" communities
http://www.amtrakthenational.com/serenity-now Read an interesting article in the Amtrak magazine recently while traveling for work. Essentially there has been a large increase recently in the development of "agrihoods": sustainable communities that have a focus on local agriculture as well as some...
Starwood Acquires LIHTC Portfolio
Did anyone work on this transaction or have friends who did? Press release says they expect double digit coc yield. How is that possible on a cash flow constrained asset like a LIHTC portfolio? What did the debt or rent escalation assumptions look like, or how could you engineer something to hit...
Real Estate Development Modeling
Hello Everyone, I am curious to know how everyone underwrites and models a multi-family(mixed use with retail) development project. For example, if you or your firm is looking to acquire a current income producing project(future development site) and has plans on taking it down in the future, how...
REIT info
I see some large multi fam REITs with guidance saying they expect around 100-200mm in acquisitions, roughly that or x1.5 in dispositions....... what are your thoughts on this as a barometer on institutional holding periods this year. People are in HOLD mode?
Breaking into commercial development
Hey guys, I have about 2 years exp. out of a top tier UG in the Arch/Eng/Construction industry (mech. eng), and am starting a MSRE at Georgetown next semester. Is it likely that the route I am taking to get a MS in Real Estate will help me break into an associate/asst. pm position at commercial...
Should I switch majors?
Currently 1/2 way through my Real Estate degree in appraisal. Should I switch? Should i do a second major in accounting or finance?
Real Estate after full time job?
My "dream" job is working in commercial RE at JP Morgan. Unfortunately, they're not hiring for any full time positions and I am graduating undergrad this year. Can't apply now because nothing is open but it seems that everyone who works at JPM started there as an analyst straight out of college. Any...
Two layers of circular debt
Monkies, I am a first year real estate analyst at a large development firm in Miami, Florida. My modeling skills are from my perspective pretty good, I've learnt a ton from the senior guys at my office and I make models as a side gig for other real estate investors and developers. I create models...
MSRED-Restaurant
Hey Guys, Looking to get some feedback on applying to NYU MSRED. Thinking about applying and was looking to see if it is worth the investment. Background: 30 years old undergraduate: small liberal arts college : GPA 3.0 Previously worked in finance on a sales desk for a boutique investment bank...
Duff & Phelps Real Estate Advisory Group
Thoughts on D&P RE Advisory Group Analyst job? I received an offer (west coast, coming from a top B-school).. It's primarily a valuations job.. so valuing properties and using excel/argus. Any thoughts as a first job coming out of college?
Real Estate Industry
I have been working in my field for 14 years now (am a CEO) and I am wondering if it is a good idea to go into the real estate industry now. I was told it was a good idea in 2007, and made the mistake of not asking around. We lost over 150K in the recession (luckily we pulled out quick and only lost...
How to cope and produce high quality work in a BB CMBS shop?
About to start at a top tier CMBS shop and is worried about maintaining the high level of attention to details as the working hours increase throughout the day/week. Appreciate any feedback on any tips to keep the energy level high. I'm interested to hear how you guys do in the game.
Anyone with access to PERE Comp Report? Please PM me!
I'm looking for just a hand full of data points. Could someone with access to a recent version of the PERE compensation report please comment or PM me? Thanks!
Back Office to Real Estate Front Office at a major PE shop (Carlyle, BX, KKR, etc.)
I know there's been a lot said about this, what I wanted to get a feel for some more recent accounts people had. I'm wondering whether anyone has had any luck in transitioning from a back office role (accounting, operations, etc.) in larger PE shops into more front office roles, particularly in the...
911! I need help REPE friends!
Hi everyone! I am looking for an example of a REPE research report. I just need someone baseline to get a feel for what is considered the standard template and what they typically contain. I've been told it should be a few pages and come to an investment conclusion. Any examples would be awesome!...
WSO's Best Real Estate Books
People ask about the best real estate books to read on this forum almost daily and we're happy to toss Linneman and Bowman their way, as well as all of the terrific ULI books, but @Whats the Comp" today asked specifically about non-textbook reads and it got me thinking that we should build a list of...
Case study model
Hi all, Posting in this forum for obvious reasons and hoping this isn't too stupid a question. I'm currently working my way through a real estate case study and I have been tasked with modelling a multi-family apartment asset. Amongst the criteria for the asset is the following statements: *...
Lending, Investment, or Development
Hey guys, I have had 3 internships in the development side (focuses on construction/development finance) and acquisitions. I am currently enrolled in a 1 year MS program. I was curious what routes people took to break into each one of these three fields, their experience, and any advice for an up...
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