1). Be a Sponge – Treat your summer internship as an 8- or 10-week opportunity to learn as much as you can. Observe everything and bring a notebook everywhere you go (a phone works too, but a notebook/pen may look better). Learn from both junior and senior professionals. Identify professionals that are respected within the organization and … 10 Tips for Your Summer Internship Read More » ...

We periodically hold Ask Me Anything calls with university real estate clubs or with our community, where we answer any questions related to real estate. The discussion typically focuses on early career, interviews, networking, and real estate industry themes. For those that haven’t joined our calls, we put together a helpful summary of frequently asked … Ask Me Anything FAQ Summary Read More » ...

So you’ve made it to a first-round interview for a role that you’re excited about. Congratulations! But how do you make sure that you’re prepared to go in and crush it? We put together a  list of tips to help you navigate the interview preparation process and increase your odds of moving on to the … How to Crush Your First-Round Interview Read More » ...

With internship season in full swing, it may seem like an impossible feat to stand out among the thousands of applications being sent to the top real estate firms. Instead of spamming each posting that is up on LinkedIn and hoping for the best, there are some practical job application tips that could help you … Do This to Make Your Application Stand Out Read More » ...

Although real estate interview case studies can be intimidating, there are proven strategies that can help you improve your performance and overall confidence. It sounds trite, but it’s true – practice makes perfect. Whether it’s modeling, mental math, or Excel keyboard shortcuts, putting in the time at home is by far the best way to … 10 DO’s and DONT’s for Real Estate Interview Case Studies Read More » ...

As global financial market volatility continues to rattle investor sentiment, and the possibility of a recession looms, commercial real estate markets have begun showing signs of a slowdown. This is a clear deviation from the commercial real estate industry’s trajectory over the last decade, which was characterized by cheap debt, steady rent growth, and increasing … Four Key Ratios to Evaluate Downside Risk Read More » ...

Almost all real estate transactions are financed with debt, with debt levels dependent on the borrower’s investment strategy, risk tolerance, and capital markets availability. In doing so, investors are able to reduce their upfront capital outlay and increase their return on equity. By incorporating debt, investors can enhance their returns with leverage. But, this is … Negative Leverage in Real Estate Read More » ...

According to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual inflation rate in June 2022 was 9.1%, its highest level since 1981, as measured by the consumer price index. This persistently high inflation for several months has forced the Fed to rapidly increase benchmark interest rates. The Fed funds target rate … Cap Rates and their role in Commercial Real Estate Read More » ...

Given that almost all real estate is financed with debt, interest rate risk can be a critical factor in the performance of a real estate deal. Like any other risk, the goal with interest rate risk is to mitigate the risk and limit its impact on the outcome of the deal. Performance of the deal … Interest Rate Hedging in Commercial Real Estate Read More » ...

This is the sixth and final  post in our ongoing real estate private equity case study on how a construction loan is underwritten by potential lenders.  This installment will provide a deal summary and a wrap up that includes a cautionary tale about construction lending.  To read the previous posts in the series, click on … Underwriting a Construction Loan – Summary & Wrap Up Read More » ...