CFA Level 1 for a CRE investment analyst position?
I am looking try and get my foot in the door for an analyst position related to commercial real estate acquisitions or investment. I have 2 years experience as an assistant propety manager and am currently a financial analyst for a brokerage firm. 
Would passing Level I of the CFA exam help me stand out amoungst other applicants? 
[{"id": "cr8g2k8", "text": "CFA certification generally does little to help you in the CRE world, at least from my experience.", "replies": [{"id": "crcj3yx", "text": "What about CAIA?", "replies": [{"id": "crckwho", "text": "I don't know what that is off the top of my head, so doubtful.  Listen,  certifications like this can't hurt, but If you want to have a successful career in CRE, use you time for something more direct towards the industry such as networking.  Get involved in organizations like ICSC, ULI, etc. ", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cr8t827", "text": "If u dont mind me asking how is the salary for a financial analyst at a brokerage? And do u enjoy the work ? Also what do u do for the most part daily in a brokerage as opposed to an analyst in a development firm. Thanks!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cr99k54", "text": "CFA doesn't translate much to CRE investment. You would stand out, but it woulnd't be likely to put you over the top. Just my experience though. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "crcj3i9", "text": "I have been debating the same thing. I have bought, sold, lease, rehabilitated commercial and industrial property for eight years on my own. My current holdings are decent, but I'm tired. Really tired. Not tired of working long hours, but tired of the stress of my own assets constantly on the line. I feel like my talent is limited by my resources. So I have been thinking about the CFA. Getting a job. However now I am more thinking about the CAIA. Maybe both? ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]