Just got my first job in CRE! I have two weeks to prepare on my own. What are some must reads?
The position is in CMBS so I've already purchased CREFC's CMBS E-Primer and read about half of that. I've also heard Peter Linneman's book is a must-read. What else do you think is required reading for understanding the industry? 
[{"id": "cuaqamd", "text": "Have you read the Big Short by Michael Lewis? Would give you a good understanding of how CMBS went wrong before the recession.", "replies": [{"id": "cuary3k", "text": "No I haven't! That's literally on the bookshelf in my house though. I will read that too. Thank you!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cub23xu", "text": "Congratulations! Not a CRE broker yet so no advice but hope to be in your position soon", "replies": [{"id": "cub4dst", "text": "Oh I'm not a broker! I'm working at one of the ratings agencies", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cub3kl2", "text": "Commercial Real Estate Brokers Who Dominate\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Brokers-Who-Dominate-Traits-Producers/dp/0983834903", "replies": [{"id": "cub4fg9", "text": "Ah thanks but don't know how helpful this would be. I'm doing CMBS ratings", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cub8vg7", "text": "Do a little to become familiar with the closing process and what lender's may need.\n\nSometimes your sponsor's attorney will be somewhat useless and your deal will stall unless you can get it over the hump.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "cubbpih", "text": "I'm not really sure as I don't deal with that, but I'd suggest reaching out to whoever is hiring you.  \n\nA short email like \"I am really excited to get started and trying to freshen up and learn some new skills applicable to my new job before we start.  Do you have any recommendations of books I can read that you think would be particularly helpful to your operations?\" probably gets you something, or at least shows some initiative.  ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]