We’ve had tens of thousands of students go through our individual courses and the Break Into CRE Academy membership platform over the years, and I’ve seen some very clear patterns among the people who tend to be the most successful within the job search process. And to share some of these patterns with you, […]
Going back to school can be a great way to shortcut the process of landing a job in commercial real estate, especially for people who are transitioning from a different industry. A Master’s degree can help you build your network quickly, open up doors at some of the top companies in the industry, and […]
Commercial real estate has become one of the most popular alternative asset classes for investors across the world, resulting in a huge inflow of capital into the space and a tremendous amount of opportunity for people who want to work in the commercial real estate industry. But with all this growth, we’ve also seen […]
When you’re trying to break into the commercial real estate industry at an investment or development firm, the standard entry-level position is usually an analyst role. But on the brokerage side of the business, starting at the analyst level isn’t always a prerequisite, and some companies will allow you to jump directly into a […]
A cover letter is your first point of contact with a potential employer, and gives you a unique opportunity to shape the narrative around your entire application. And from what I’ve seen among candidates who have been successful in the real estate job search process, there are a few key components of a commercial […]
When you’re first starting out in commercial real estate, the size of the companies you work for can have a material impact on your experience. Starting your career at an institutional, brand-name organization can come with massive benefits, but the experience you’d get at a quickly growing startup can also give you some really […]
When raising equity to fund deals, commercial real estate investment firms will generally put together what’s referred to as a Private Placement Memorandum, or PPM. This clearly describes the property being acquired or developed, the partnership structure which investors will be subject to, and information on the rights and responsibilities of the sponsor running […]
During my time running Break Into CRE Academy, I’ve been able to gather a lot of different data points from members going through the commercial real estate job search process in real time, and many people have the same questions. Most of these center around what to expect, when to expect these things, and […]
Today, more than ever before, commercial real estate investment, brokerage, and lending firms are testing job candidates applying for analytical roles by including an Excel modeling case study as part of the interview process. And even though it’s tough to tell exactly what a case study is going to look like from company to […]
As the real estate business grows and continues to become more popular among recent college graduates who may have traditionally gone the investment banking or consulting route, it’s getting harder and harder to stand out for jobs just through submitting an online application. And to differentiate yourself from the sea of resumes that might […]
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