Comments on: What to Expect in Real Estate Private Equity in London When You Join Right Out of Undergrad

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 22:54:48 +0000

In reply to M&I - Brian. Thanks man!

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:58:13 +0000

In reply to Tim. It is valued to some extent, but not as much as in fields like private equity. For real estate, they really want people who know the industry, the lingo, and so on. So if you can learn the finance and how to analyze deals, you could win RE PE roles.

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 11:56:26 +0000

So glad i found this site! This piece was really informative. Your thoughts please:

I went to LSE, received an MSc in Real Estate Economics and Finance and recently got my MRICS and now working in a global RE services firm. I now know a lot more about other factions of CRE and REPE seems the most intellectually challenging and is what I’d ultimately like to pursue. From research, it seems that IB experience is valued which I do not have. I have 2+ years RE experience (agency, valuation, transaction management, investment due diligence) and I’m excellent at excel. Do you think there is a wide gap to cover considering my lack of “finance” experience to get into REPE??

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 13:12:07 +0000

In reply to Dave. I think it's a good option straight out of undergrad if your long-term goal is real estate.

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 03:14:04 +0000

What are your thoughts on joining a small RE PE firm that has a large PE parent firm? The RE PE fund is £100m and is focused on residential and commercial long dated income. The role is a support role as part of the acquisitions team. Straight out of undergrad.

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 19:04:53 +0000

In reply to A J L. No, sorry, I do not, but I would imagine that many of the larger funds there hire analysts.

By: A J L

A J L — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:24:44 +0000

Brian,

Do you know which REPE funds have analyst schemes in the UK?

Thanks

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 03:48:46 +0000

In reply to Andrew. We do not, but any of the other resume templates on the site also apply to RE PE... just use real estate terminology instead of "normal company" accounting/valuation terminology.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 20:17:38 +0000

Do you have any resume templates for REPE roles that outline deal highlights?

By: M&I - Brian

M&I - Brian — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 12:33:59 +0000

In reply to REITGameStrong. Yes, acquisition roles tend to be better. Within real estate, you almost always want to be on the acquisition/disposition side for core or core-plus properties because the upside/compensation is highest and the risk is lowest. And asset management is seen as more of a cost center. A hybrid role isn't the end of the world, but it's better to go for a dedicated acquisitions role if you can find one.