Seeking advice on careers that would benefit real estate journey!

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Seeking advice on careers that would benefit real estate journey!

Austin Both
Charlotte, NC · Member since 2021 · 10 posts · 6 votes

Hey everyone,

I am about to enter my last college semester at UNC-Chapel Hill. That being said, I am starting a job search and seeking advice on the Careers I should be looking into/applying to that could benefit my journey into eventually buying real estate myself. So far, I have interned at a property management company and a smaller commercial real estate investment firm. Eventually, my goal is to buy small multifamily properties using my W2 income. Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks,

Austin Both

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  • Kevin Manafi
    Realtor · NJ · Member since 2020 · 277 posts · 138 votes
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    Hey @Austin Both,

    Your head is definitely in the right place--those are two great experiences that will definitely help you when it comes to purchasing/investing in properties. As someone who did the same, my recommendation would be to continue down the path of working with a commercial real estate firm. It really helps build your confidence by giving you exposure to the ins and outs of deals, underwriting, financing, etc. at a larger scale that you can then take with you into your personal investing career.

    If you're interested in sales and looking for a different experience from the ones you've already had, you could look into roles on the brokerage side.

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  • Austin Both
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    Charlotte, NC · Member since 2021 · 10 posts · 6 votes
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    Thanks Kevin! 

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  • Eliott Elias
    Investor · Austin, TX · Member since 2021 · 9k+ posts · 5k+ votes
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    Sales is crucial to be a good investor, any kind of sales job. 

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  • Drew SygitBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Royal Oak, MI · Member since 2012 · 12k+ posts · 9k+ votes
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    Hire in at a real estate broker or PM company.

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