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Masters in Real Estate or MBA – Right For You Right Now?

With the commercial real estate industry becoming more and more institutionalized every year, I’m starting to see more and more people considering a Master’s in Real Estate or an MBA to kickstart their efforts to break into the business. Although this is a highly personalized choice, this is also a major decision, and I […]

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How (and When) To Negotiate a Real Estate Job Offer

So, I have good news and I have bad news. The good news is that you’ve just received an offer for your dream job in commercial real estate that you’ve been pursuing for months, finally putting an end to the stress and uncertainty of the job search process. The bad news is that this […]

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How To Find a Commercial Real Estate Mentor

When I first got into the real estate industry, I knew pretty much…nothing. But what I did know is that there were people out there that knew a lot more than me that I could learn from, and because of this, I spent a lot of time and effort trying to meet these people […]

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When (& Why) To Turn Down a Real Estate Job Offer

It’s good news for the job market to be talking about turning down offers, but with what seems to be an economic recovery well underway, multiple-offer scenarios are starting to become a reality for many people looking to break into the real estate industry today. But while having multiple options is an ideal situation, […]

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How To Know If You’re Overpaying For a Real Estate Deal (3 Checks)

Coming up with a reliable valuation for a real estate deal isn’t easy. Between the market research that goes into knowing what comparable properties are trading for, what rents are in the market, what expenses should be, the debt terms that you’re likely to get, and an estimate of construction costs to renovate the […]

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The Best (& Worst) Jobs For Aspiring Real Estate Entrepreneurs

Real estate is an extremely entrepreneurial industry, and for many people who break into a career path in the business working for someone else, the end goal is to ultimately build their own investment firm or portfolio in the future. As part of that, a main goal for these people in the beginning of […]

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The 3 Things Commercial Real Estate Employers Are Looking For Right Now

Through running the Break Into CRE platform over the last several years, I’ve been able to connect with the hiring managers at some of the top real estate investment and brokerage firms across the US, and get an inside look at what these firms are looking for most when hiring analysts and associates for […]

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Private Equity Real Estate Mental Math Questions (& Answers)

As real estate continues to become more and more institutionalized, the expectations of incoming analysts at private equity real estate firms have risen higher and higher over the last few years. At this point, a solid understanding of real estate finance is absolutely critical to landing a position in the commercial real estate industry. […]

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How To Switch Careers into Commercial Real Estate

Preparing for a major career switch can be intimidating (to put it lightly). There are so many unknowns in the process, and without the context of years of experience in the industry you’re looking to land within, it’s hard to know if you’re doing the right things to set yourself up for success. So, […]

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Big vs. Small Real Estate Investment Companies – Which One is Right For You?

Whether you’re just starting out in the real estate investment business or a few years into your career, the companies you choose to work for can have a big impact on your trajectory in the industry, and where you end up when it’s all said and done. When you’re trying to find a shop […]

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