Which A.CRE Accelerator program would be the most beneficial and best bang for your buck?
Hey Everyone,

I made quite a few posts on this subreddit and decided that I will try to break into the CRE industry. Given that I don’t hold a B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Real Estate, I feel like this is my best option to gain some knowledge and stand out as an applicant.

However, after checking the A.CRE Accelerator program, it seems there’s 3 options: Core ($597), Advanced ($997), and Plus+ ($1297). Which do you think would be the most beneficial and best bang for your buck?

[Pricing Link](https://adventuresincre.shop/accelerator/)
[{"id": "ijcpvud", "text": "I applied to a small \"local\"  broker with no experience, although I have a strong resume. I secured a sponsorship and am currently getting my license based on his recommendation. My course cost about $250 and gives me 3 months access to materials and tutors.\n\nI'm literally starting out so I don't know if this is bad advice but my thought is that if you want to be successful at something, you wont get there by doing the same thing as the rest of the crowd.\n\nSome general life advice: if it seems too expensive, it either is or you are trying to acquire it the wrong way.", "replies": [{"id": "ijcq99p", "text": "I mean, I\u2019ve seen the Accelerator program recommended here and WSO multiple times. I would say my resume is \u201cstrong\u201d as well, but the issue for me is transitioning into the industry w/o experience and/or knowledge.\n\nI tried networking with several people on LinkedIn and in my state (CT), but had little-to-no success lol.", "replies": [{"id": "ijcr9ji", "text": "Just a thought but have you considered calling around and offering an agent lunch to pick their brain?\n\nIf I hadn't scored the way I did, that would be my next move.\n\nOne book that my sponsor recommended was \"winning through intimidation\" (btw the title is misleading) Its a short read but it gave me a great perspective on what it takes to get started and what it will look like if I persevere.", "replies": [{"id": "ijcrq5a", "text": "I haven\u2019t been contacting brokers per say, but targeting Acquisitions and Development Analysts as well as Developers b/c that\u2019s where I\u2019d like to land, if given the chance. I\u2019m also 26 years old so don\u2019t want to be wasting any more time lol.\n\nThanks for the book suggestions, I\u2019ll definitely check it out.", "replies": [{"id": "ijcv397", "text": "Ah I gotcha, if the highest tier offers significantly more then I say full send it if you can afford it.\n\nMaybe contact A. CRE and talk with them to find out which tier best suits your needs.", "replies": [], "depth": 5}, {"id": "ijdbupw", "text": "Same boat. I\u2019m 28, but worked for developer for 4 years in PM role/ Dev associate. Wanted to transition to acquisitions and need a solid excel background. Been thinking of doing this course too, I believe the only difference with the higher and mid tier is access to their underwriting models \n\nGood luck!", "replies": [], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ijfu86u", "text": "Sorry this doesn\u2019t answer your question but for people who have done this course or similar\u2026 do you recommend buying a windows computer.  I bought a break into cre course on udemy and many of the hot keys and excel short cuts don\u2019t work on mac.  Should I just pull the trigger on a surface pro or something if I\u2019m going to end up buying the A.CRE course?", "replies": [{"id": "ijg9bm8", "text": " Nobody uses macs. But you don\u2019t need a surface tablet. Why not just a regular Acer HP Asus cheap desktop???", "replies": [{"id": "ijgbin4", "text": "The cheaper the better, thanks man.  Quickly after starting the course I realized no one who plans to model a lot uses a Mac \ud83d\ude02", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "ijguaio", "text": "I did the whole ACRE with a Mac... please don't do that to yourself... \n\nAs much as I hate Bill Gates, financial modeling will eventually force you into using a windows machine\n\nAnd while you could use a virtual machine, you lose out on most of the shortcuts, which end up being really important in the end.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}, {"id": "in13fik", "text": "i use a Macbook with excel no problem, Currently going through the course right now.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]