Real Estate Courses &amp; Resources. Undergraduate in CM working for large general contractor, interest in development.
Hey all,

Currently working for a large general contractor, future interest in development. I would like to learn how to analyze properties, economics, accounting, excel tools etc. while I’m spending time in the field managing day to day operations, and seeing things get built first hand. 

My company will pay for a masters degree &amp; while I won’t count that option out, I’m looking for certifications, books, videos advice, anything people are willing to share.

- those that are property analysts themselves, what was your education like and what skills/resources do you lack that stops you from doing it yourself?
[{"id": "ih8jzdj", "text": "Adventures in CRE. Go. Read. \n\nProfit.", "replies": [{"id": "ih8n6ri", "text": "Looks like a wealth of information from a glance, thanks.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ih8ky1y", "text": "Honestly if your company will pay for a masters the NYU, NUS, MIT, UofW, and Wharton masters programs are really great for RE especially considering it would be free to you and you\u2019ll have the ability to network. \n\nMaking it in Real Estate by John Mcnellis is a great place to start when it comes to basic development overview. \n\nCertifications from NAIOP, CCIM, ULI are all great places to get classes focused on Development. \n\nMy personal recommendation is to learn more about just the financial side of real estate before even diving into development if you can. Understand cap rate, leverage, debt and equity, vacancy, P&amp;L\u2019s, and stuff along those lines are the ABC\u2019s of real estate whereas development tends to become a bit more complicated. Understanding these terms and work will really help you understand development more.", "replies": [{"id": "ih8mv9k", "text": "Thank you", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ih8zkpj", "text": "Have you looked at construction manager roles with CRE firms in market sectors you're familiar with from your work at a GC? I took the same path as you, though from the architecture side and starting in a CM role with a developer. I can only speak from my own experience, but I've always been encouraged to understand the business side, and the longer I've been there, the more I've seen the role grow to include those elements.", "replies": [{"id": "ih9ea9m", "text": "Have not, (fresh out of school as of May) and the push is definitely towards GCCM firms. Happy with what I\u2019m doing now but know I\u2019ll be looking for more again soon", "replies": [{"id": "iha3ra1", "text": "Got it, wasn't sure where you were in your career. I'd keep that route in mind as you progress, as well as give serious consideration to the masters benefit you're offered through your company, along with all the good reads others have suggested here", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ihgy5bd", "text": "CCIM Institute classes are a great value. If employer willing to pay for post graduate, then I\u2019m sure they would pay for minimal cost of these classes. Start with CI 101.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]