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Real Estate Financial Modeling Accelerator (Updated June 2024)

Prior to launching the Accelerator program, Michael and I fielded email after email requesting a more structured real estate financial modeling training program on the site. Over the years, we've covered hundreds of real estate modeling…
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Creating a Strong Relationship with Brokers

Building a strong relationship with brokers is essential for anyone looking to succeed in the commercial real estate market. These professionals provide a wealth of information that is often not accessible through public records, including market…
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Deep Dive: Careers in Commercial Real Estate (Updated May 2024)

The real estate industry is enormous. In the United States alone, over 2.9 million jobs are tied to commercial real estate, 17% of GDP comes from the real estate industry, and the aggregate value of U.S. commercial real estate is approximately…
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How to Prepare for the Real Estate Technical Interview (Updated Apr 2024)

So you've made it past the HR screening interview. You have the education and experience the company is looking for, but now they want to be sure you possess the real estate financial modeling skills necessary to do the job. They've asked…
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Announcing the Shine Associates Real Estate Financial Modeling Scholarship

We are excited to announce the launch of the Shine Associates Real Estate Financial Modeling Scholarship! Made in partnership with Shine Associates, this scholarship is set to fuel the dreams of the upcoming stars in commercial real estate.…
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CRE Company Database and Career Tool (Updated Jan 2024)

So, why did we put together this comprehensive list of commercial real estate companies? Well, from my time spent in real estate executive recruiting space, I learned that we couldn’t help everyone. Candidates needed a very specific background…
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We Trained This AI Tool to Write Cover Letters

As we enter a new year, it’s an ideal moment for CRE professionals to recalibrate and prepare for the challenges ahead - for some of you that means applying for new jobs. First impressions matter a lot in the job search, and for most job applications…
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Set Your New Year’s Resolutions Using Our Custom GPT

As we approach the end of the year, it's a time many of us pause to reflect and plan for the future. In my own career, I've always found the transition into a new year to be a prime opportunity for setting ambitious yet achievable goals. This…
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LBO vs CRE Acquisition Models and Using LBO Structure to Acquire CRE

In the world of investment and finance, models play an integral role in guiding decision-making processes, evaluating risk, and forecasting returns. Two such influential models are the Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Model and the Commercial Real Estate…
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Superforecasting in Commercial Real Estate: Key Disciplines to Master

In commercial real estate investing, the ability to forecast an asset's potential cash flows, anticipate market trends and make accurate predictions is essential - especially in an environment of flat or rising rates. This skill, sometimes…
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How I Landed my First Job in CRE: Unlocking Success in College with Ben Fonville – Episode 3

Success in college is often the key to landing your first job in CRE, though it sometimes doesn’t go as planned. This is how it was for Ben Fonville, a Multifamily Asset Management Analyst at Valor Capital Group, who told us, “I did almost…
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Making the Transition from Employee to Real Estate Entrepreneur

In a recent A.CRE Audio Series episode, we dove into the story of a real estate professional who successfully transitioned from a traditional 9-to-5 role to launching their own venture. This is a common path many A.CRE readers have taken (or…
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Share Your Summer Commercial Real Estate Internship Story

As A.CRE helps more students better grasp financial modeling and potential real estate careers, we want your help. We’ve crafted a survey here that asks about your most recent experience at a summer internship working in commercial real estate. Our…
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How I Landed my First Job in CRE: Unlocking the Power of Networking and Determination – Episode 2

As recruiting in the industry becomes increasingly competitive, we wanted to help those of our readers aiming to land their first job in commercial real estate. In this new series, we'll interview recent college students who landed their first…
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Using ChatGPT as a Real Estate Analyst – Sales Comp Analysis (Updated Aug 2023)

In early 2023, we here at A.CRE began exploring use cases for AI in commercial real estate. Since that time, we have released nine such posts covering topics such as using AI in the real estate job search, using AI to expand on Excel's capabilities,…
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How to Select the Most Applicable Real Estate Comps

When comparing sales in commercial real estate, having accurate and relevant information, especially with your real estate comps, can be a game changer. Before placing a bid on a property, you’ll want to understand the story and environment…