When a real estate loan is assumed, the buyer of a property is able to assume the existing mortgage, and take the place of the seller to service the remaining debt. And on the surface, loan assumptions can look like huge opportunities for buyers right now to increase cash flow and returns on a […]
Acquisitions roles are some of the most coveted jobs in the commercial real estate industry, and to set yourself up to be able to land one of these opportunities, you need to be strategic about your career planning going in. The internships, full-time jobs, and even the specific skills you choose to focus on […]
If you’re reading this, you’re likely either considering pursuing a real estate degree and trying to decide if it’s worth the investment, or you’re already in school with a different major altogether and trying to decide if you need to make a change. And the truth is that there are a lot of nuances […]
Most people get into commercial real estate to make money, but the way people get paid in this business isn’t all that straightforward. And even though the income potential is really high in this industry, there are certain paths you can take that make a high income a lot more likely, while others can […]
The “Why commercial real estate?” question is one of the most common interview questions asked of analyst candidates at real estate firms, and the way you answer this can have a big impact on how you stack up against other candidates in the running for a job. And while the textbook answer related to […]
Going through multiple rounds of interviews at a commercial real estate firm can be an extremely long and drawn-out process, but for most analyst and associate roles in the industry, you’re not out of the woods until you’ve gone through an Excel modeling exam. I find that a lot of people tend to miss […]
The success of a real estate investment often comes down to location, and the market you choose to invest in can make or break a deal. Picking the next breakout city is really hard to do, but there are a few things you can do to stack the odds in your favor when choosing […]
I made a video a while back on what I would personally do if I were starting my own commercial real estate career over again, and one of the things I mentioned in that video is that if I could rewind time and go back to the beginning, I would do everything in my […]
Real estate is one of the most relationship-driven businesses out there, and one of the quickest ways to build those relationships is by attending industry networking events. These can be great opportunities to make connections that can ultimately lead to internships and full-time job opportunities, but how you approach each event is going to […]
Investment banking roles tend to get a bad rap for 80-hour workweeks and overly demanding bosses, but as real estate has become more institutionalized over time, the hours analysts are putting in at real estate private equity and brokerage firms can sometimes be just as tough. But having worked at 6 different commercial real […]
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