How To Break Into Development From Property Management?
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I'm a property manager on a development project looking to break into development. Current employer has no plans to move me from my current seat (have expressed interest in development and construction management, but get laughed at because I lack experience).

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I'm currently enrolled in a commercial real estate masters program and have a bachelors in interior design. About 1.5 years in the CRE industry, so still relatively fresh. Any recommendations on a good transitioning role or starting point? 
[{"id": "edr0n1n", "text": "If they laugh at you because you lack experience (which it doesn't sound like you do) find someone who respects your drive and will take you on in a junior position.  You don't need insane credentials to land a job in development.  You need a solid work ethic and a boss who is willing to bet on you as a junior employee.  \n\nChances are there are others working on your project who have connections to other developers in the areas.  Ask around and see if anyone is hiring.", "replies": [{"id": "edr19la", "text": "Thanks for the feedback! That's really helpful. ", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "edrdhzj", "text": "Where are you located? I jumped from appraisal world to development and am doing okay.  ", "replies": [{"id": "ee2n9kn", "text": "I'm in DC. It seems like I need to hone my financial skills and understanding before i'm able to make a jump. I notice most people who get into development have more business knowledge than myself. ", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "edrni5l", "text": "Go work for a developer, do whatever low level shit they need done and you will learn how development is done over time.", "replies": [{"id": "ee2n4ui", "text": "That's basically what I'm doing now...but the low level stuff isn't exactly teaching me much about development. I'm doing a lot of stapling, printing, restocking the kitchen, tidying the office...I feel more like a house keeper/office mom than anything else. ", "replies": [{"id": "ee3c7in", "text": "Offer to do more. Data-basing, taking photos, making marketing materials would be the next step up. ", "replies": [{"id": "ee47oxa", "text": "Great idea, thanks!", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "edrrth5", "text": "What city/state? ", "replies": [{"id": "ee2na0e", "text": "DC!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ee2plw1", "text": "There\u2019s lots of developers who have been doing lots of new work in the DC area in last few years.  With amazon coming and economy still growing, you shouldn\u2019t expect that to stop anytime soon.  Look for openings at smaller developers or see what job opportunities that DC housing authority has available.   Or the district government seems to always have quite a few openings.  Looks like there\u2019s an opening now for a Realty Specialist.  That would be relevant experience for someone looking to jump to development eventually.  ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]