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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
Commercial real estate can be an exciting industry, with a wide array of different career paths to choose from in the business. But whether you’re looking to land a job at a commercial real estate investment or brokerage firm, or you’re looking to do deals on your own, one of the most important decisions […]
Multifamily is one of the most popular asset classes in commercial real estate. Apartments are one of the easiest product types to understand, and without the complexities of long-term leases that can come with office, retail, and industrial properties, many investors are naturally drawn to the multifamily space. Couple this with supply that just […]
Valuing commercial real estate is not an easy task, even for the most experienced investors. Commercial real estate deals are generally priced by investors based on the expected returns the property can generate, with investors essentially back-solving to a purchase price that would end up producing those target returns on the deal. However, on […]
The discounted cash flow analysis, or DCF, is one of the most widely used investment analysis and valuation tools in all of commercial real estate. But in order to run a DCF analysis, one of the most essential components you’ll need is a discount rate, which will help determine what the valuation of the […]
Interviews can be stressful. And for job candidates, the focus of interview prep is usually (understandably) on how they should answer the questions that might come their way on the big day. However, what most people tend to gloss over is the fact that, while the company is interviewing you, you are also interviewing […]
If you’re looking to break into commercial real estate, Amazon is often the first place many people turn to get more information on the business and to build a foundation for what they’ll need to know to break in. In my experience, however, most real estate-focused books out there are either incredibly dry, technical […]
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