How do I get an investment analyst job at a real estate company?
I would really prefer not to do a master's in real estate (which would cost $150-200k). I do not want to be a broker or leasing agent. My ideal job would be an investment analyst where I would evaluate properties to invest in.
[{"id": "crc52f6", "text": "This is kinda my generic go to advice but, as step 1, I highly recommend taking someone currently in that position out to lunch or coffee. Ask them thoughtful questions and use their answers as a way to propel yourself to step 2. \n\nYou might need to take several people out to lunch before you get a good grasp on your next move. \n\n\n\n\n\n", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "crc5ozz", "text": "are u sure the masters in RE programs are 150-200k? The reason the masters in RE programs got popular than general MBA programs (for people interested in RE) is that they were cheaper, and more specialized. I am familar with Georgetown's MS real estate program, and I believe that costs like 30-40k. I wont be suprised if most programs are in that range. FWIW, I plan to enter the finance/analysis side of RE and I am looking at Gtown's program. ", "replies": [{"id": "crce2io", "text": "Clemson's masters of real estate development (MRED) is way more expensive than their MBA", "replies": [], "depth": 2}, {"id": "crcmvki", "text": "If you include cost of living and lost wages, the total cost is easily six figures.", "replies": [{"id": "crcmy2w", "text": "as most programs are in the evenings/nights (atleast the ones I am looking at), I believe most people work in the day from 9-5. I would want to work too, as its helps me get relevant work experience, pad my resume, network and also earn some money so that I dont rely too much on loans. ", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "crc6hip", "text": "Im currently going into my senior year at SDSU majoring in real estate. We do have lots of connections through alumni but I got an internship position at an investment firm about 7 months ago through a connection outside of school. I learned the basics the first few months, I got argus trained and certified at school, and I just got my salesperson license. I am now shadowing an investment analyst and learning to do the underwriting for properties we could potentially invest in. I would recommend an internship at a investment firm where you can meet the people in these position and learn from them and you will also network with lots of people in the industry", "replies": [{"id": "crc6nqn", "text": "&gt; I got argus trained and certified at school,\n\ndo u have any helpful online resources that will help me learn the basics? ", "replies": [{"id": "crcd75z", "text": "Im not sure about any online resources. Everything that i've learned about analysis was from people in the firm or people in Real Estate Society at my school. I got argus trained on campus at a discounted student cost which was very helpful. I hear that can cost about $1000 without the discount. I think the G Town program is probably a great option to get into the business, they will get you connected with the right people.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}, {"id": "crceobq", "text": "Honestly, I've never been trained on Argus.  I just started practicing with case studies and reading the manual as needed.  Its not a hard program to learn at all.  Its just a matter of needing to know how each of the inputs work.    ", "replies": [{"id": "crcz4z2", "text": "Did you just grab a license for $270/month and start dicking around or is there a cheaper way to learn/figure out if its worth buying?\n\n", "replies": [{"id": "crczdgc", "text": "Was able to snag a license from my firm, so I'm not sure about prices.  I have to imagine there is a way to get a free trial though.  I also know that some schools have Argus training programs where you get a six month learning license or something like that.   ", "replies": [], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "crce4mm", "text": "Do you have a finance or accounting degree?  Need some more info on your background.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]