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Real Estate Private Equity - distribution boost
Hi All, I am currently looking at a PE deal for multi family to see how it had been performing. With limited access to information, I only have initial capital contribution of GP and LPs (2% and 98% respectively) and actual cash distributed to each partner for 6 periods. And I found an interesting...
RE banking vs smaller funds
I did a search but didn't see anything comparable to this question; what are your thoughts on real estate groups like CBRE Capital Advisors, Eastdil, etc vs going to a small-medium fund, say 100-700m AUM? In terms of deal complexity/intellectual engagement, pay, culture, etc... was hoping some one...
JBG vs. Harrison Street Offers
Received two offers from The JBG Companies in DC and Harrison Street in Chicago. JBG is limited in terms of location (only in DMV area) while Harrison Street is limited in terms of asset types (needs-based RE such as senior/student housing, medical office, storage). JBG seems to be more established...
MSRE, MSRED, MBA-RE, etc: ONLINE
Wanted to start discussion about RE graduate options. We all know of the top programs where you go in-person, and take off time to complete. Many of us, myself included, are currently already on our way with a real estate career. I work in finance and acquisitions for a REPE firm, and have been...
How to network into a company without any contacts?
I want to work for a large, holistic company like Hines -- who is hiring a development analyst. Who should I contact if I have no contacts at a company? Can I reach out to multiple people and use LinkedIn? Can I ask, "what I can do in 1 year time to equip myself for that role?" (I'm still an...
Finance jobs at architectural firms?
I want to influence the architectural aesthetics of real estate developments. I have began the CRE-analyst route with owner/investors because I know it all comes down to $$$. Who runs the cost analysis and value engineering of beautiful architecture?
Summer Analyst or Internship Positions in a REIT or REPE Shop
Hi Guys, I'm a junior studying finance with 2 previous internships in RE. I'm currently looking for and preparing for a summer internship in a REPE shop or REIT . I wanted to know what firms, besides big bulge banks, have positions for summer analysts. Where have you worked that you gained good...
To Go or Not to Go... MSRED
I didn't want to hijack the thread in the B-school forum about the guy making 360k and I felt this could lead to a relevant discussion on career progression in real estate. I'm currently an investment sales broker in a tertiary market at a boutique firm. Late 20's, made 400+ last year and on pace to...
Please d-stroy my resume
I am working on submitting my resume for IB and Commercial Real Estate full-time positions. Please let me know what I should work on.... I am trying to decide on splitting my resume into work experience and extracurriculars so I have attached two versions. Thanks a lot!
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Private Real Estate Development/Investment firm
How do you approach an out of state job search?
How do people approach out of state job searches when they are out of college? I know that employers have a strong preference for local candidates when it comes to entry level jobs but if a candidate were to travel 1500 miles at their own expense to interview for a job, would that level the playing...
Two Superdays Next Week--Advice On How To Answer Two Possible Questions
Hi guys, I have two superdays next week: one for a large Real Estate Private Equity Firm and another for a Large REIT . In my previous interviews I've been fairly confident in my answers to technical questions aside from two: 1. Walk me through a DCF valuation on an asset.....How do you find an...
Real Estate Development Analyst Programs
What are some good Real Estate Development - Analyst Programs one can apply to approaching graduation? Similar to Tishman Speyer... I have real estate IB internship experience executing capital raising transactions Thanks!
2 interviews in far city
Short question, but wanted to get opinions on how to move forward. I'm currently based in on the East Coast, and have been networking with groups in Southern California. A small fund wants to fly me to LA in two weeks for a final interview; at the same time, I've had three phone interviews/info...
Can anyone speak to real-estate (asset-level) IBD experience?
I've read most of the threads on WSO on this but couldn't find very comprehensive information, from what I understand, real-estate IBD is a controversial title and can refer to two separate types of banking 1) advisory for REITs , developers and the likes on a company level; 2) selling individual...
Allocations to Real Estate
In talking to (or working at) LPs, what is your guys' sense of where real estate allocations are going? Are there differences that one can generalize about between pensions, endowments, family offices, SWFs, etc.? It seemed a few years ago that the trend was to move RE (or some kind of "real asset"...
Centercap Group
Has anyone ever heard of this group or have any experience with them? They are a boutique real estate banking shop. From the website sounds like IBD not brokerage.
Quit or Keep my back office job to pursue MS Real Estate program? - Help
I just got accepted into NYU's MS Real Estate program, and I am currently considering the following options. 1. Quit my current job and study full-time 2. Keep my current job and study part time Can you guys please provide your insight into the two different strategies? Either cases, I will be...
Related international group
Was seeing if anyone has any info on this group. I believe they may be based in the Miami office? Have called the office and ran through LinkedIn, but have not had luck getting details on how the group is organized or who runs it. Would love some info on the projects they're involved in, or what the...
Disconnect between REPE fund managers and underlying properties
Hey guys I was thinking about this the other day and was hoping to get some feedback from some of my fellow monkeys (preferably the more qualified/veteran REPE guys out there). I was wondering how some of these large REPE firms (some of them with billions of dollars under management) keep up to date...
Best way to network into Real estate internships
I'm at Cornell Johnson MBA and it's the first week of classes. I'm interested in real estate investments/ RE PE / and would ultimately like to do RE Development. For recruiting it seems like I'll be on my own unless I use the hotel school and the the real estate program which won't get going till...
A10 Capital
Does anyone know much about A10 Capital? Any brokers have experience interacting or closing with them? Any borrowers have experience with them? I've heard they are expensive and have a lot of guys running around trying to do smaller bridge deals. Good originators? Any feedback would be much...
Cornell real estate minor
Anyone here did the undergraduate minor in real estate at Cornell? How competitive is it to get into the program, and how is it compared to one of the concentrations at the Hotel School?
Carrington Capital Management
Fund started in 2003 by Bruce Rose of Salomon Brothers. Strategy focused on control-based investing in the US real estate, mortgage and fixed income markets. Known for their buyout of the leading mortgage originator New Century during the 07-08 crisis. Based in Old Greenwich, CT. Thoughts on the...
Apartment Operators: Do You See Kickbacks?
Niche question for multifamily specialists - from your perspective, how common are kickbacks from Vendors? Put another way, if a Vendor was trying to sell a service to a Property, is there a history of the Vendor offering the Property Manager cash (under the table) for the Property to try out the...
As an office tenant rep real estate broker, what are some unique ways to provide value for a prospective tenant?
I will be joining a commercial real estate brokerage and will likely begin by representing office tenants. What are some unique ways to provide value for potential tenants that set you apart from the competition? Thanks
2016 ULI Fall Meeting | Dallas, Texas | October 24-27
What's happening, WSO Real Estate? I wanted to remind everyone here about the 2016 ULI Fall Meeting in Dallas, Texas from October 24-27. Signups are available now at http://fall.uli.org/ Last year in San Francisco I tried to get together a WSO meetup, but it didn't really go anywhere. If you're...
Can anyone here comment on the compensation for a Development Manager?
I am looking for a compensation breakout of a development manager? Does anyone have any idea?
Transfer to Northeastern University or stay at Fordham University? (finance major interested in corporate real estate)
I recently completed my sophomore year at Fordham University and will be entering my junior year in September. I have an interest in real estate and would like to break into corporate real estate (firms or REITS such as Starwood Capital Group, Cushman & Wakefield Capital Markets, Vornado, Tishman...
What websites, newsletters, literature, etc do you read on a daily/weekly basis?
I am tired of the fluff pieces on real estate where real estate is always going up and with only watching 3 episodes on HGTV your grandma can flip a 20 unit apartment building with 0% down. Market reports from brokerage firms, articles on Reuters and Forbes, etc are all just mouth pieces for...
Columbia Investment Partners, has anyone worked/interviewed with them?
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...
CMBS 101
I'm trying to get a better understanding of the CMBS market and how it works. Does the market essentially act similar to Famnie and GSEs, where they buy pools of mortgages, only these are in office, industrial, and development, and the buyers are investors not the Gov? I'm reading on it now, from...
Best Career Track for Young Pro After CFA®
Hi All, I've been reading WSO for a while not but haven't written or commented much. Last weekend I sat for Level 3 of the CFA® Exams and feel pretty confident about it after passing the first two levels on my first try. My question for the community is, what career path would you recommend for...
Insight Into Hines And/Or Portman Holdings?
I'm doing some networking this summer and have set up meetings with the companies mentioned in the title. I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with either and any insight into them beyond what I can read on their websites or in the news. I'm looking for things like office culture, comp,...
How to prep for RE?
Hey, I'm currently a rising freshman at a target school. I've been very interested in real estate and development for about the last year and while I haven't gotten too invested in the technicals (modelling, excel, etc) yet, I do believe that it is the sector I ultimately want to go into. While I've...
Odd Question - Transitioning from CRE Private Equity to M&A Investment Banking?
Hi All, Long-time lurker here. I posted once before to ask a question when I was offered a new position earlier this year (left a tiny boutique RE Investment Bank to go work for a small-/mid-sized REPE fund with around $1B AUM), but I've been thinking about my career path quite a bit lately and I'm...
Which school should I transfer to or stay at for best chance at breaking into a real estate investment firm
I am currently a finance student at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business and was accepted as a junior year transfer to Boston University's Questrom School of Business and Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business. I am a finance major and hope to enter real estate/real...
Which school to transfer [or stay] for best chance at breaking into real estate/working at a real estate investment firm
I am currently a finance student at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business and was accepted as a junior year transfer to Boston University's Questrom School of Business and Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business. I am a finance major and hope to enter real estate/real...
CRE Brokerage --> PE
As the title says, would I be able to switch from commercial real estate to PE or IBD? I'm in my first year out of school and long term want to get into PE but didn't get the offers I was looking for. The job description for a mid tier CRE broker seems to be a bit analytical, but primarily focuses...
CRE --> REPE/PE
As the title says, would I be able to switch from commercial real estate to PE or IBD? I'm in my first year out of school and long term want to get into PE but didn't get the offers I was looking for. The job description for a mid tier CRE broker seems to be a bit analytical, but primarily focuses...
Is MBA required for Real Estate Finance? If yes, then does the location matter?
Hello All, I have a 2 fold question. But let me tell about myself first. I am working for the Real Estate division of a well-known bank (one of the largest in this country). It is a senior analyst position for the Residential Real Estate division. But I want to go to the Commercial side as a...
Paladin Realty and CIM Group
Was wondering if anyone has information on these two firms. See they are active in Latin America and was hoping to get some color on their activity down there. I'm currently in a group working on similar projects, but all our stuff is domestic. Thanks in advance
Transfer to Boston University or Northeastern University? Or stay at Fordham University for Finance/Wall Street
I Currently attend Fordham University. I Was accepted to BU Questrom and Northeastern D'Amore-McKim as a transfer and I am deciding on where to transfer (or stay) for a future career in Wall Street/Finance. [Specifically Real Estate Finance related]. I would be coming in as a junior. Which school...
Building an REPE Shop
So I've recently begun to think in more detail about how to set up my own REPE shop - realistically starting 5 to 10 years from now. One thing I am struggling with is how to finance the early days of the operation. I'm realistically going to be able to contribute say $2-$3 million of equity, but...
Condo Experience
Hey - currently developing a condo project model. Does anyone have experience building one? Main questions are: how many units are you typically expecting to sell per year? Or does it even work like that; are you looking at income at a more granular level (ie. units/month)? As you're winding the...
Looking for loan valuation models
Hi guys - would anyone be willing to share any loan valuation models they use to value subperforming/nonperforming real estate loans? I have one that I'm using right now that I think could be improved. You basically have to estimate typical yields an investor would require and back into those...
Offer rescinded less than 1 week into internship, they said "it isn't working out" and no longer need me. What do I do now?
Today was my last day. It was with a small but dominant real estate agency. Like a lot of you here, I'm a hardworking, driven junior finance major from a Big Ten university with a 3.9 GPA and plenty of ECs. I was looking to really throw myself into this internship, learn the industry, produce...
Highest possible all-in salary for a first year Integra analyst?
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Looking to Transition from "Regular" Buyside Finance to Real Estate
Hi all, a bit of background on myself: - Graduated from an Ivy in 2010 - Spent 2 years as an analyst at a BB bank (top group) - Spent 3 years at a lower MM PE /Private Debt Shop focused on energy, healthcare, consumer - Spent the last year at an upper MM , well-known PE /Private Debt shop (focused...
Real Estate Masters Programs ( Anyone know someone whose gone?)
I was looking at the Cornell and USC Real estate masters program in addition to their MBA programs. Does anyone know someone whose gone to these or any prominent real estate program? These program websites don't see to have the average salary exiting the program. Also for anyone whose gone or knows...
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