Government to Private Sector?
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[{"id": "fvhf47v", "text": "If you have actual transaction experience from LOI to closing then probably no need to go for the MBA, just need to spin your current experience the right way.", "replies": [{"id": "fvhzvzv", "text": "Yea I wouldnt get a mba if you just want to be a broker.  It doesnt seem to matter as far as I can tell", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fvhgd3f", "text": "A lot of the big firms just reduced 20% workforce, and it\u2019s slim pickings right now. (I moved to DC for a job in asset managment and got laid off bc of COVID reasons) and it\u2019s rough out there to find work and I have all the right experience and a Masters In RE finance. I have 3 siblings working for the fed that may not be as lucrative, but they have job security and a pension. \n\nWhat GS scale are you?", "replies": [{"id": "fvhsgua", "text": "Right now GS12. I'm working on the warrants for Lease Contracting Officer. I probably wont make the jump for a few more years but I like to prepare pretty early. Yes, the job security is pretty nice right now. That's for sure!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fvhiih2", "text": "We have a team that sells gsa leased assets nationwide. Not sure if their business is still booming though. They have the fdic account and the us marshals, so maybe they will be busier if everyone else gets their stuff repod", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fvhs0wf", "text": "I would look at some one that can use your experience. A REIT like https://easterlyreit.com/ that specializes in GSA leased properties comes to mind. You're basically taking a job as what was once your counterparty and your knowledge of the inside workings will be invaluable.", "replies": [{"id": "fvhsmc4", "text": "Thank you for the link! That's a good example to review. I'll start looking at others like this.", "replies": [{"id": "fvhvdd3", "text": "Some other reits may have a GSA division even if they don't specialize in them, I'm not 100% though. I've only ever seen 1 GSA lease and it's so different than typical commercial leases I feel like you have to be setup for that to really do well. You or your colleagues may know better what names are common in the space.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fvhxiul", "text": "Go get a realtor license right now. After MBA try to get a broker license regardless.  They prefer CCIM credential. A JD is great because you can handle legal aspect and look intimidating to other realtors. Lots of lawsuit exposure in commercial aspect of RE because transaction amount is higher. People often feel they are getting their money worth wanting to squeeze something out of the middle person.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fvhzq3w", "text": "Have you considered appraisal?  I am a broker but also consult with an appraisal firm that does gsa work.  It is pretty specialized and not like a lot else in the market.  The deals ive worked on didnt involve brokers at all.  The gsa folks ive worked with were pretty sharp.  I'm sure you know more about that side than me though.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fvia16j", "text": "If you can negotiate a contact you will be ok. Going to college is a total waste of time. You finish and you are a bureaucrat with a degree. I would way rather hire a bureaucrat with 3 years field experience. .", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]