Employment as an analyst
Hey guys,

I have been working in the real estate industry for a total of 6 years and commercial for 2 years. I was at a smaller company getting tons of experience and mentorship as a salesman and also as an analyst up until they started merging witb a large residential firm. At that point I decided to take a break, do some traveling and reassess my goals and interests. For the past few months I have been rejected or over looked for every analyst position I've applied to. I'm at a point where I am just gonna get back into sales and try to get in with one of the big firms here in LA.

I would really like to know what I should do. I am pretty set on finding a entry level position as an analyst just to get in the door because I like the stability and I also see a lot of great opportunities on the horizon with incorporating concepts from data science.

I do not have a degree and I think this is a major factor in my situation. Am I spinning my wheels here and getting ahead of my self or am I just not going about it the right way? I know I am asking a lot of questions I just need some direction here. I do want to note that I was moderately successful at my last position,  I closed two multifamily deals for 3.5mm and 35 units in total.

Plshelp
[{"id": "czwyefa", "text": "Targeted outreach/network program. Find a list of companies with analysts and reach out to the mid-level VP's for coffee. Flatter them to get the coffee meet up (try 9 AM or earlier) about how you're impressed with what they've been able to accomplish in their career, you're looking to make a transition, and would love to chat about how they've been so successful. Explain to them exactly what you're looking to do, get their advice on what they'd do in your spot, and ask them who else you should be talking to. \n\nWithout an undergrad degree you'll be forced to work with a small firm where stability is minimal, which sort of goes against one of your listed benefits of analyst work. \n\nKeep in mind that analyst jobs are entry level, and if you're good at sales you're likely better off doing that. \n", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "czx99t0", "text": "Go for a broker role. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "d08k92r", "text": "You need a degree if you want to be more than a comp monkey. \n\nGo into sales. If you have some experience, PM me your resume, we have a couple of guys looking for runners in Ontario and Commerce. For MF, there may be an opening in Brentwood. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]