College Freshman Interested In CRE, Looking for Advice on how Gain Knowledge/Connections within the field.
Background: I go to UCLA and am in the commercial real estate club and have obtained two mentors within the field. I am wondering if there are any books/courses that you recommend I read to gain a better understanding of the field. Also, I am unsure about how to land my first internship.
[{"id": "iuq3he0", "text": "Also went to UCLA\n\nI say continue to surround yourself with those like minded people. Some mentors are too advanced that someone at your level or just 1 year ahead can help more\n\nWhat\u2019s the commercial real estate club and can alumni join? If not, there\u2019s a Facebook group: tech professionals investing in RE that is helpful", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iuq67jm", "text": "WTF, I don't know how I missed this club, also a freshman at ucla. My advice for you is to get skills. Since this is CRE I'm trying to learn how to more ass holish, so, it seems like you don't know what the hell you're doing. This is why many new people who post here get roasted, they equate residential with commercial, that is being only one type of building. Obviously there's many different types and that's for you to decide which one to specialize in. Once you do your research on which type fits you, then go to your group and network. Ignore most of the books and courses, maybe someone else can answer that part of the question but I do know that most of that stuff tends to be hogwash, just network, get some money, and DO DEALS", "replies": [{"id": "iurdjyj", "text": "Brutal advice kid. Maybe just hang back and read this sub until you get your start in the field.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iuqf4du", "text": "Contact recent UCLA grads working in CRE in LA. Offer to buy them coffee. Ask them what they do, what they like about their role, etc. Then ask them if they could recommend 1 or 2 other people in their network that would be willing to talk to you. Talk to those people. Rinse, repeat. \n\nFigure out what sector, position, region, etc you want to be in. Then focus harder on talking to those people. See if they know of any internship opportunities.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iuqs3j5", "text": "For a course: Top Shelf Academy", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iur2qkx", "text": "It\u2019s either a connections game for you or a numbers game. If you know the right people or leaders at other companies who can pull a favor, then leverage that. If you\u2019re like a lot of us who don\u2019t have that, then search all the job listings throughout, and keep applying to roles.\n\nYou need to get started somewhere. Then it becomes easier.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iureamn", "text": "BREA? I can help, PM me!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iurhfxs", "text": "As far as the mentors use them that is your best resource. Hard from where I sit to qualify those individuals but assuming they're good lean on them. Ask them to set up coffees pick peoples brains. Be honest about where you are and where you are looking to go and be committed to working your tail off. I have been a broker for a decade and don't feel there are any good courses out there to get you what you are looking for. I also sent you a PM.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iurr3op", "text": "I heavily recommend WestMac if you want a independent brokerage or the KW commercial offices in Beverly Hills or Santa Monica. I started at the SM location before I moved back to TX. I know both the directors, trainers and most of the current division members. Happy to connect if needed.\n\nReally anywhere can be a good start, I\u2019d just recommend make sure its a fair exchange and not something to loop you into free labor/whatever. Most these commercial shops can be predatory for us young people. I started at 18.\n\nHere is also a training course we recently made company wide if interested. [Nucleus CRE](http://www.nucleuscre.com/)", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iutnuqw", "text": "Start financial modeling NOW so that when you apply for private equity or top brokerages you can model the living shit out of anything.\n\nAlso network as much as possible.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iuu49u2", "text": "Go to the catalina wine mixer.  Kidding but may be worth looking into cre associations near you.  They usually have student discounts.  Check NAIOP and ICSC.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iux426y", "text": "Learn to cold call! I\u2019m serious.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "iwicpol", "text": "I'm a CRE Broker located in West LA. PM your name/phone number, I have a position for you. \n\nI was actually about to post a listing for an Internship at UCLA/LMU Handshake board.", "replies": [{"id": "iwim9qa", "text": "I pmed you", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]