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Rate hike expectations after RBA meet
In the October monetary policy meet, the RBA reiterated its decision to keep the cash rate at ten basis points till 2024. Given the current scenario, experts are speculating over the viability of RBA’s set timeline regarding interest rates. Westpac has recently increased fixed rate home loan...
Thoughts on Fifth Wall’s Climate Fund
Hi all, any thoughts of Fifth Wall and their climate fund? They’ve raised $140mm so far (just for the climate fund). Fifth wall seems to have grown really fast and lead real estate tech VC. Would this be a good place to start a career in VC if your interest is genuinely in climate or industrial...
Help Choosing Career Path - Not sure what to take!
Hi lovely people! I work for one of the big brokerages (CBRE and the like etc.) and have found myself in a position where I can either focus on what they call Corporate Finance (corp. transactions etc. etc.) or join a Loan Advisory/Restructuring team (helping banks etc. with bad debt/npls etc....
Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies (BREDS) summer analyst - London
I just received the invitation for the London BREDS Summer Internship Math Test (via Zoom). Has someone done this test? Do you have any suggestion on how can I prepare before attending it? Many thanks!!
Bidding Strategies
How do you go about bidding on a deal? Let's say the deal meets your desired return metrics but you need to get competitive on it. I can see that you will probably bid until the purchase price hits the metric threshold (ex. at a $100M pp, your irr hits 13% (the min. you need for investors) compared...
Target school, Property manager, 4 months in and realizing THIS AIN'T IT.
Experience: Target school, 2 cre internships - 1 buyside (REPE retail, around $10B AUM, not many transactions during internship), and the other with the property management company I currently work for. less than one year exp. The reason I took this job is because I figured I would be able to wear...
$800,000 to invest? How to start building a single family portfolio
If you had $300,000 in cash and around $500,000 in equity on some properties how would you go about building a single family rental portfolio? I know there is an argument to go commercial over single family but the properties owned already have been great with zero problems. Whats the best way to go...
Banks with RE Investment Arms?
Which banks have real estate investment arms? Mainly interested in equity investors, since you can consider real estate corporate banking as debt investors too. The ones I know of are GS and MS. Would love to know of any others and what culture/ pay/ exits are at those as well.
Real Estate Transaction Services Internship
Hi guys, Does anyone can provide advice on the recruitment process of an RE TS internship at a Big4 ? Both fit & technical. Thanks in advance
Associate Comp
What are people getting paid these days as Associates. It seems like it has moved upwards quite a bit industry wide and looking for anecdotal evidence of that. I can start: Role: Megafund AM Fund Size: $20B+ Market: Southeast Experience: Associate 1 Base: $160k Bonus: 60-70% Hours: Varies, but 60-70
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Coworking Office Space for New Startups
Is really coworking space or shared space concept is helpful for a freelancer or new startups. Please share all the important points.
Help for one report from PreQin
Hi, Looking for database of real estate fund managers in Canada who are investing in multi-family and single family. It will be small list of 200-300 people. If anyone have access to PreQin can you please provide report.
Trying to raise debt for the first time - Any advice from DCM experts ahead of the project?
Hi, working in Treasury at a building society and long story short we're projecting to raise ~60 million of debt (public bond or private, to be decided) for the first time to fund a residential real estate project (some social housing units and some not). Going to be long term (likely ~30y or more)....
REPE in Los Angeles
Looking for a list of REPE firms in LA, as well as any notes on comp/hours etc. if possible. Thanks!
Goldman Sachs Real Estate explanation
I'm looking into Goldman's real estate groups and was wondering if anyone can explain what their different groups do. What is the difference between GSAM and GS merchant banking? What are the types of work/investing, comp, and potential exits in both? What does the real estate financing group do? Do...
Tax Adjust in Sale NOI?
I’m curious how all your firms do it. Do you adjust your ‘sale NOI’ to have the next buyers real estate taxes included, therefore lowering the NOI and sale price? Or do you sell on your proforma NOI, not adjusting for next buyer taxes? I’ve done it both ways at the firms I’ve worked for....
I am Screwed - Career Suicide?
Moved from Banking over to Real Estate (CBRE/JLL) within one the more niche Capital Markets teams to support transactions and be involved in financial modelling etc. I have been here for nearly a year and have worked on only one deal. My broker has realised the headcount was pre-emptively brought in...
Industry Know Alls
Looking at breaking into the industry and want to know: 1. Who are the big players for RE 2. Who's buying and selling 3. Rankings of these firms 4. What I should start focusing on I don't have any internship experience in real estate. What I have is Equity Research and Corporate finance experience.
Is REPE easier than PE?
At the best megafunds (KKR/Apollo/Blackstone) - what are the hours like in Real Estate PE? How do they compare to standard PE? How are weekends?
MBA Profile Evaluation - Real Estate Background
Hi everyone, I’ve been thinking of pursing a MBA for quite some time and would greatly appreciate additional perspectives on my candidacy. I’m aiming for HSW (shoot for the stars) but wonder if those schools are even worth applying to. As a side note, I come from a working-class background and...
Freelancer/Contract Work Within CRE?
Is anyone here involved with contract/part-time work for commercial real estate? I found this cool website called Bullpen that has a ton of freelance jobs within the industry that pay well ($100+ /hour). I'm thinking about applying to any positions that look interesting - seems like a decent way to...
Ivanhoe Cambridge unloading Non-Core Assets?
Heard rumors Ivanhoe Cambridge is selling non-core assets. Given the recent news that JLL is going to operate all their retail assets, and they have sold some assets in Canada, I'm wondering what's going on. Anyone has any insight?
REIB After IS if goal is to have own REPE firm in 8-12 years?
I’m currently working in IS at a top 3 brokerage (think CBRE, JLL, Eastdil) and am thinking about my future after doing my analyst years. My long-term vision is to have my own real estate firm (think 8-12 years from now). I’m not sure if that will be a development or private equity firm. I...
Looking to enter into Wall Street NYC; Looking for academic path advice!
Hey guys, So I am junior at NYU. I enjoy real estate development and I also enjoy (mainly) asset management mostly with hedge funds and private equity. I want to get into asset management first on Wallstreet. This is my goal. I was rejected ED to Wharton. I applied ED2 to College of Arts and Science...
CRM for CRE?
This is for anyone in CRE who works on deals or real estate sales brokers or mortgage brokers. When marketing a deal, we reach out to 50-200 institutions / clients / investors to see if they are interested in it. Our way of tracking this is someone below the VP is cc'd to the outreach email and is...
Network - CRE - PhD nerd from Life Science want a break in to CRE (Toronto)
Coming from a non traditional PhD life science background I want to break to Multifamily CRE. Running my own $1.6 million portfolio of 18 units but need some real world grind. Will like to connect entrepreneur mindset people. Want experience in CRE (multifamily)
Real Estate Acquisitions Offer at a Smaller Fund v. Asset Management at a Larger Fund
Hi everyone, I am currently debating going to do Real Estate AM at a megafund in an analyst role (think Blackstone/Brookfield) vs. acquisitions at a smaller shop (think Artemis, Crow, Fortress. I wanted to get your thoughts as both offers expire today and I am extremely torn! Any help would be...
Best paying real estate careers to look into?
Hello, I am a current junior at Cornell University's Hotel School getting a real estate minor. My original plan was to go into investment banking but that fell apart, so now I am looking into careers within real estate. I know I sound like a clueless chump asking this question, but that is because I...
Project Destined Fall 2021 Undergraduate Paid Virtual Commercial Real Estate Internship
We are excited to announce a new Paid, Commercial Real Estate Virtual Internship Opportunity with Project Destined in Fall 2021. Project Destined, founded by a former Carlyle Group executive , has partnered with 100+ leading real estate firms and 70+ universities around the country to provide...
Next Level Networking
I'm going to be going into my senior year of college soon and have plans to expand my network as much as I can before I fully enter the workforce upon graduation. I've got the idea that I should be calling or treating other real estate professionals in my area to coffee or lunch as often as I can,...
Real Estate Non-Competes
Recently received an offer with a 6 month non-compete and 24 month equity solicitation restriction. What is considered "market" for the industry and how would one go about negotiating?
From RE Entrepreneurship/Investing to Full Time Job
Hello - have a bit of an interesting situation and was wondering if anyone here had experience with or knew somebody who had been through a similar dilemma. Long-story short, I am a CRE Asset Management professional (focus on hospitality assets - yes I had a great last year :P) who, along with a few...
Consulting -> CRE Capital Markets IS ... Help
I have a cozy job working about 45 hours a week for a consulting firm. I make about 90k with annual salary increases all-in around 10k or so. I've been remote since covid and have a very flexible schedule. Its secure, easy, and the money isn't bad. However, I am not learning anything, don't feel...
Who makes the most money in the real estate industry?
Two questions : 1 - in your opinion who makes the most money in the real estate industry? Blackstone acquisitions, small operator, development principal, investment banker, mortgage broker, GP or LP? 2 - Who has the best work to reward ratio, aka great lifestyle and also really great money? I...
Should I Transfer Colleges?
Will transferring from a T10-15 University to a slightly more expensive T5 University ($160k vs $220k) for real estate be worth the effort (grinding for a 4.0 freshman year)? Specifically, I want to be a real estate broker in the luxury market.
Favorite Podcasts?
What are some of your favorite podcasts that you enjoy listening to either for informational or entertainment purposes? I personally enjoy Driven by Insight by Walker and Dunlop, and am curious to hear of other real estate related podcasts that are out there.
CRE Careers In Secondary Markets
What are the best (non-traditional) tertiary markets to start a career in real estate? Markets that offer best work-life balance, amenities, outdoor recreation.
IB SA --> REPE, Brokerage, Secondaries FT
I recently accepted a SA job at a BB. It is bittersweet: I love the people and the opportunity (I won't be the guy to be ungrateful). With that all said, I really am passionate about RE, and, during this recruiting cycle, I have tried to target RE-focused firms, but this opportunity came up and I...
Partners Group Super Day
Has anyone done a superday at Partners Group for the financial analyst program? This is a 2-3 year program where you rotate between their different groups for undergrads. What was the format (behaviourals, technicals, case studies)? How many people did you interview with? How did you best prepare?...
Learn SQL, Python, R at current job or seek RE opportunity? Career Advice.
Current CB summer intern. I've got the possibility of staying with my current institution through the school year part-time in a new department learning how to code (mostly SQL, but also a bit of Python, VBA and R). Everyone in the RE industry talks about starting early and getting your reps in, and...
Best RE Financial Modeling Course and/or Certificate for Career Move
Hello everyone, I am preparing for a career transition into CRE. I have worked in economic consulting for the past few years where I have gained quality professional experience and transferrable skillsets (data/financial analysis, modeling, research, etc.). However, I have zero tangible real estate...
Debt-side v. Equity-side– Do RE professionals go back and forth?
My current role is on the equity side. I am a portfolio manager in an associate-level role at a Life Insurance Co. I deal primarily in MF assets, and my day-to-day is heavy on capital transactions. After revamping my resume, I have been testing the waters for new opportunities. The most interesting...
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...
Investment Sales to Principal Lending Side
Hi all, Hope you are all well. I recently conducted interviews with a small outfit that does small-medium deals across resi/developments and some industrials and care homes. The role will be end-to-end origination and execution of debt that the team's sister company has effectively given them (giant...
KKR London Real Estate Internship 2021
Guys has anyone who applied heard back from KKR? They seem to have been silent and I applied almost immediately. It said applications were to be reviewed on a rolling basis yet no one I know has heard back.
MSREI London Off-Cycle Internship
Has anyone heard back from MSREI? I applied in June and still haven't heard back. They also recently reopened the post after it closed in July but they did not do the same for the GCM internship which opened at the same time.
Breaking into RE from Corp Fin at F10 ( 2nd year Fin Analyst - O&G)
Hey all - I wanted to write this post as I'm struggling to find current forums with advice on how to switch into CRE and what the most realistic entry point is from someone with a Finance background but no real specific RE experience. I followed the advice of multiple posts within WSO completed the...
Acquisition Analyst Salary
What is the typical real estate acquisitions analyst base salary in Los Angeles? I heard of people in New York making $120,000+ in this position. Just wondering what is market over here, and what to counteroffer if a company offers lower than your expectation (say, $75,000)? Would it help if I were...
Development Finance Model for Carehomes - Debt Fund Interview Case Study
Hi all, I am interviewing with a small debt fund which is actually backed by a major and much larger firm and have been invited to a modelling test 3 hour long. They focus on provided debt to developers of care homes/ressi etc. It will be a development appraisal for the development of a new care...
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