A real estate financial model can be a really helpful tool to analyze deals, but it’s also very easy to make a pro forma tell you what you want to hear by adjusting inputs and assumptions that directly impact returns. In a real estate financial model, some assumptions have bigger impacts than others, and […]
Many investors get into the real estate game for the income potential that real estate can provide, and when it comes to measuring that income, the projected cash-on-cash return is one of the best barometers out there for how a deal might perform. The cash-on-cash return is one of the most heavily scrutinized metrics […]
Real estate interview questions very rarely involve just a yes or no answer, and there are a few open-ended questions I’ve found to be asked very frequently that can make or break an interview. For some reason, people tend not to prepare for these as much as they should, and these questions often end […]
Pay is one of the most important parts of any job, and even though most people have a really tough time talking about this subject, understanding what you’re getting into from a compensation perspective is an extremely important part of choosing a career path. And when it comes to pay, real estate doesn’t operate […]
I’ve built my career in commercial real estate, and while I definitely don’t regret going down this path, there are some downsides worth considering before getting into this industry. These things just weren’t on my radar when I first chose real estate as a career, but these are all things I wish I knew […]
All real estate analyst positions are not created equal, and the experience you’ll get in an entry-level role can vary a lot based on the specific part of the industry you choose to pursue. Investment sales analyst and acquisitions analyst roles are prime examples of this, with these being two of the most desirable […]
You never get a second chance to make a first impression, and when applying for jobs, your resume is that first impression you make. And as the real estate industry becomes more institutionalized and more competitive over time, what you choose to include within your resume is arguably more important than it’s ever been […]
Landing a job in commercial real estate is the first step towards building a career in the industry, but what you do after you land that job is going to have a lot to do with how quickly you progress (and what your next job might look like). This is especially true as things […]
Most real estate investments and development projects are financed with two different parts of the capital stack, both equity and debt. If you’re just starting out in the industry, each side of the business offers very different experiences and very different exit opportunities, and your overall career trajectory can be heavily dictated by the […]
Most real estate investment firms will underwrite 100+ deals for every one property they acquire, which means that, by default, there are a lot of properties that won’t make the cut. And if you want to be successful in commercial real estate, you need to be able to analyze deals and sift through opportunities […]
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