The real estate interview process is extremely competitive, and anything you can do to give yourself an edge is worth paying attention to if you want to land a job. And while your background obviously matters, how you prepare for each interview is also important, and this post walks through six things you can […]
If you’ve been applying to commercial real estate jobs and you’re not hearing back from potential employers, there’s a very good chance that your resume could be what’s holding you back. A lot of candidates that would be great hires for commercial real estate firms just aren’t showcasing the value they could bring to […]
Real estate syndications have gotten a pretty bad rap over the years, with some really high-profile failures and a lot of negative press. But even though the bad actors in this industry tend to make most of the headlines, getting involved with these deals can be one of the best ways to get exposure […]
Cap rates are one of the first metrics newer investors look at when analyzing a real estate deal, since these are easy to calculate and easy to understand. But even though these can be helpful to get a general sense of pricing, cap rates don’t give you anywhere close to a complete view of […]
My MBA made a huge difference in my career growth in commercial real estate, and I can honestly say I wouldn’t be where I am today without that experience. But not everyone has to go back to school to find success in this industry, and I would even say that, in some cases, grad […]
If you’re looking to break into commercial real estate, there are some pretty uncomfortable truths about this industry that most people don’t want to talk about, but can have a very real impact on your ability to land jobs and build a successful career. And while you can make a lot of money and […]
Informational interviews can be really powerful networking tools, but if you aren’t asking the right questions during these conversations, these can end up going to waste. And in my experience (having done hundreds of these throughout my career), there’s a huge variation in the value you can get from a meeting or a phone […]
If you’re investing in commercial real estate, understanding how lenders look at deals is extremely important, and there are a few key metrics you need to know if you’re getting into this business. These metrics impact the loan proceeds a lender is willing to issue, how much cash an investor will be able to […]
If you’re trying to learn about real estate quickly, it’s really hard to beat the efficiency and the structure available in a book. And for me, there were a few books I read when I was first starting out that completely changed the way I thought about the real estate business, and these ultimately […]
There are a lot of ways to measure performance in commercial real estate, but there are a few numbers that are considered by far to be the most important. These are the metrics that are used by investors to come up with property valuations, market deals to raise capital, and calculate cash flow splits […]
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