Almost grad from Utah interested in everything

[Joe Denker]

I am a soon-to-be college graduate starting out in the real estate industry in Utah. I have a little bit of an interesting background. Because of previous goals and ambitions my experience thus far consists of employment in the architecture industry and a construction/business management education. When I was introduced to the the real estate industry and some of the fundamentals of real estate, I quickly became hooked. Now, I have shifted gears in my education and am pursuing a career in real estate. Everything I have learned about real estate thus far has been self taught: reading, talking to professionals, getting involved with industry associations, listening to the BP podcast, and I'm currently working on getting my real estate license. Realizing I needed to get experience outside of academia, I recently accepted a position as an acquisitions analyst for a residential home builder. I am passionate about this industry and desirous to get involved. I have recognized that, for me personally, the RE industry provides a unique blend of technical science, creativity, and ingenuity.

Next fall, I'll be starting right back up with school again as I pursue a master's degree in Real Estate Development. Currently, I am in search of a mentor. I wouldn't have realized that I love RE so much in the first pace if it wasn't for a supervisor who steered me in the right direction. I'm looking forward to following (and ultimately contributing to) the BP community!