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I've had a few students reach out lately to ask how to best prepare for a real estate summer internship. This post is for you and all the students preparing for their summer internship. . . . My summer internship the semester before I graduated was incredible. - Personal, daily mentoring with the Lead Underwriter and MD, Acquisitions - One-on-one interview with the co-directors of a multi-billion dollar, freshly raised value-add fund - Exposed to underwriting, acquisitions, transactions, asset management, portfolio management, and capital markets. The internship was originally just for underwriting, but I wanted to learn it all! - Underwrote $1.8B in live deals in 6 months. - Multiple property tours of completed and shell-condition product. While normally a 12-week internship, the team was gracious enough to allow me to continue the internship remotely while I finished my last semester. Although I didn't end up accepting the full-time offer from this group, the full-time offer I did accept came from an operating partner from this group. My advice on preparing for your internship? - First things first, you earned this. You'll do great. If you didn't ask in the interview, ask what software you will be using during your internship. Many firms focus in excel, but institutional groups often use ARGUS Enterprise. If you're not familiar with ARGUS, learn it fast. Follow Ben Wax. He's been posting great content on ARGUS. - Second, when you arrive, find out who the key decision makers are. They're not always the people with the fancy titles. Do your best to shadow these people and learn from them. Ask to help prep for investment committee, a client/broker meeting, take the boring tasks off their plate. Anything to be in their circles. - Select housing that is as close to the office as possible while still being safe and affordable. We made the mistake of putting too much emphasis on affordability. While the condo was <20 minutes from the CBD, let's just say the photos were definitely fabricated, and we did not do enough diligence on the location. 😅 - Get in as early as the office opens and stay as late as you reasonably can. Make those 12 weeks count. - Interview and/or go out to lunch with as many senior employees as possible. My #1 advice during that big internship? Network, network, network. You never know what opportunities are just 1 person/firm away. #internships #networking #gogetem

Project Destined is a firm that provides Real Estate Internships, they train individuals to enter the real estate industry with internships that help them understand real estate competencies like financial modeling, how to work on live deals, create memos to present in live real estate deals, how to manage a team of individuals to work in the real estate industry. They further help individuals by connecting them to industry professionals in over 250 different real estate companies across America. During my internship, I actively participated in the evaluation of a live real estate deal in Dallas, Texas. I collaborated with a team to analyze the deal and presented an investment memo to real estate professionals from Brookfield and KIMCO. Additionally, I underwent comprehensive training, accumulating over 60 hours, covering various aspects of real estate, including fundamentals, property valuation, deal financing, financial modeling, and market research. One of the significant projects I worked on was with professionals at Invesco. Together, we developed a detailed 5-year cash flow projection for the investment. Furthermore, I was involved in structuring a breakdown of the loan deal, which included a comprehensive cost analysis for value-added improvements and property renovations. This experience provided me with valuable insights into real estate investment analysis, financial modeling, and deal structuring. This internship has proven to be incredibly beneficial for me. It has underscored the importance of being detail-oriented and a quick learner. I've discovered that these qualities not only pay off but also enable me to expand my knowledge beyond my initial responsibilities. #UTDBSFIN, #hireJSOM, #ProjectDestined, #InvescoDallas

As the summer internships begin, I encourage my clients and friends to pass along my information to connect with these great young professionals in our industry. Happy to chat about my path in commercial real estate, how I went from engineering to multifamily brokerage and the synergies. I owe a lot to the mentors I interfaced with early in my career and would love to serve in that role moving forward for this next generation. Always happy to speak, please send them my way! #multifamily #multifamilyinvesting #realestate #realestateinvesting #cushwake

During this internship I put all my effort and learning into it because it was aimed at maintaining and improving the family business. The main focus of the business is the management of real estate, which is currently represented by my parents who fight for its maintenance and progress. For about a year now, I have been taking ownership of the management that they have given it so far, and I have also been in continuous search based on my knowledge to improve many work methods. Real estate management seems easy, but it turns out to be a bit complex due to the number of requirements and details that must be met at a given time. In our family business, each property has its own characteristics and based on these, a lease contract must be drawn up, which in addition to being extensive must be very detailed. Each property produces, as a result of its management, a financial statement that requires adequate management. This experience has been a great learning experience for me, as well as a lot of help and satisfaction for my parents. #Realstate #marketing #motivation

🚨 *Seeking Secondary Internship Opportunities for quantitatively trained students* 🚨 Every year I host my Annual Diversity in Secondaries dinner. At this dinner, I bring together professionals of color across the secondaries industry for an evening of networking, mentorship, fine dining (thanks to the Harvard Club of New York City), and discussion around ways to continue to collaborate across opportunities in the secondaries market. Last year, two students from Howard University were selected to assist in the preparation of the event. They were presented scholarships, and provided accommodations to travel to the event where we had over 85+ attendees representing 48 firms. This year we have new fellows from Morehouse College and Howard University who are eager to not only help with the event but more importantly acquire secondaries internship opportunities for this upcoming 2024 summer and hopefully post graduate roles upon graduation next year. Should your firm still be working through summer internship planning, please let me know as I would like to submit these stellar students for candidacy to your programs. Alternatively, if you know of firms who are still reviewing candidates for their 2024 summer internship program, please share as well. The students each interned at top-quartile buyout private equity firms last summer and are eager to gain experience within the world of secondaries. Each student has been enrolled in the AltFinance program where they have been quantitatively trained in financial modeling and valuation analysis. #internship #opportunities #education #privateequity #privatemarkets #privatecapital #privatecredit #secondaries #diversity #growthequity #internship2024 #altfinance

"I have had the pleasure of working closely with Bernie, and I am impressed by their 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁. Bernie's ability to be a career coach showcases their dedication and expertise. He excels in fostering a 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, consistently delivering high-quality results. Bernie's clear communication and adaptability make them a valuable asset to any organization. I highly recommend Bernie for their outstanding professional skills and positive 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀." [Via LinkedIn Recommendations] #EmployeeBenefits #PersonalFinance #Money #MoneyIQ #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialEducation #FinancialHygiene #investing #investment #investments #retirement #JobSearch #NewJob #employee #credit #Insurance #LifeInsurance #BusinessTactics #college #CollegeGrad #CollegeGraduate #CollegesAndUniversities #careers  #education #internship #networking  #BusinessRelations

Opportunity for COLLEGE students! As college students, we don’t have a lot of time left before we venture out into the work force and build our careers. Decided on what path to choose, especially in the world of business, can be a difficult decision. Internships have been touted as one of the best ways to explore different career paths, but it can be difficult to see a number of them in the short time we have at college. Externships are shorter and don’t require you to commit as much time. They can even be done on the side while you participate in an internship. This opportunity from Extern in partnership with RevRoads is a great way to dive into finance and venture capital without taking too much time away from other parts of your life. Externs will gain hands-on experience in analyzing investment opportunities, drafting deal memos, conducting comprehensive market research using Crunchbase, and developing sharp insights into startup metrics, business models, and product differentiation strategies to identify key investment opportunities. Click this link to apply: https://lnkd.in/eZyzqspH

🌟 It's Friday, and that means it's time for a #FreeGiveaway ! As the Spring and Summer internship applications start rolling out, it's a crucial time to stay ahead of the game. Big names like BlackRock and Blackstone have already opened their doors, and remember—applications are on a rolling basis, so it’s "first come, first served." Process highlights: Blackstone: Pymetrics > Screening + Results > Hirevue > Interviews/AC BlackRock: Hirevue (5 days to complete) > Interviews/AC And that’s just the beginning—many more opportunities are on the horizon. The goal? Be prepared to apply as soon as they open. To help you stay on top of your game, We are sharing a comprehensive tracker of all the upcoming Spring and Summer internships. It covers not just Bulge Bracket and Elite Boutique firms but also other structures that can boost your chances and help you kickstart your career in London! Ready to get your hands on it? Here’s how: ✅ Drop your email in the comments 📧 ✅ Show your support by liking this post 👍 ✅ Follow my page and EDGE Skills for more invaluable finance resources and tips. #Finance #Students #FinanceTips #EDGEskills #Motivation #Success #FinanceGoals #CareerTips #Spring #Summer #Tracker #Offers #London #Process #Internship #Blackstone #BlackRock #Offcycle

How To Get Into Property Management Have you ever wondered how to break into the property management industry? 🤔 There are a ton of ways to start, but the most important thing to know is that property management is a relationship-based profession."  Here are some of Tara Smiley’s top tips: 1️⃣ Network – Meet people and learn from them! 2️⃣ Leverage connections – You’ll be surprised how many people around you know someone in the industry!  3️⃣ Explore internships – Many companies offer opportunities for beginners, not just for college students! Start building your path into property management today! 👏✨ #PropertyManagement #Networking #CareerAdvice #RealEstateJobs #DeRosaGroup

Getting a summer internship is like getting VC funding - you feel like you have made it but in reality that's when the real work starts 🤷♂️ If you are starting a summer internship soon, here are 3 things that can make you an intern to be remembered: 1. Be known: Your goal for the four months that you are with the company is to make a mark for yourself - be remembered (in a positive way) even after you leave. There's many ways to do this - for example, when I interned at Scotiabank, the pandemic had just hit and I noticed a lot of newly hired people didn't feel like they belonged because they were unable to get to know their colleagues. Simple fix - I pinged the VP of the team and said "Would you be open to trying a quick social/ ice breaker activity for the first 10 minutes of our all hands?" Her response - "Yes, I'd love that". I got the opportunity to facilitate and plan that first virtual social and it carried on in every meeting - the VP then pinged me thanking me for that. 2. Build relationships, not just for today but also for tomorrow - Take advantage of the fact that you are in the company. Reach out to one person every day and you will land yourself a sea of great connections. Be genuinely curious about what they do and this will also help you understand how the company operates end to end. Not many people have that level of understanding. Also, if you want to return to the firm for a full time gig, you have a lot of people you can reach out to and even find something with another team. 3. Raise your hand & LEARN - The good thing about being an intern is that not many people will say no to you if you want to learn. Reach out to people in all sorts of different teams and ask them how you can help them. If you are curious about what another team does, ask them if you can sit in on meetings and be a fly on the wall (I have been a fly in so many meetings at Labatt Breweries of Canada and Scotiabank) And lastly, have fun. There's enough stress when you get to work full time :) ---------- #internship #jobs #advice #students #career #networking