Guide: How to Become a Developer - Page 5

siunate2324 · #81 Posted: **Jan 31, 2012, 6:50 AM**

Hope it's a good start, lol I've done research on the web the last few years trying to get as much knowledge as possible so I hope it pays off as I feel like I finally found the right path. No I am a senior at SIU down south. I switched from architecture to management to finance (real estate) an seems like it was the right way to get into development. Also noticed thru MRED n grad school research they put emphasis on leadership and having a genuine interest in RE, which is why I hope things like my club/ULI present not only resume boosters but hopefully opportunities.

Yeah ULI looked like a good chance to get some real knowledge on how the industry works and since it's my last semester to get it as a student I am planning on it getting it anytime.

I never looked at GPA and admittance into grad school like that but I guess you are probably right. I think me trying to be admitted into grad right after I graduate is prly unrealistic even though it'd be nice...but I guess if it can help earn a better degree getting good experience right away can only help. I def feel like if I can somehow pull off getting UW, NW, or now I'm looking at Depaul more extensively I'll be set for a good career. Depaul has gone up my list since all I've heard lately is the importance of gaining connections where you intend on working and also they offer opportunities for students to work and attend grad programs concurrently. We'll see what happens the real world is coming pretty quick...

siunate2324 · #82 Posted: **Mar 22, 2012, 12:31 AM**

For the sake of keeping this thread going I'll post a simple question since I'm closing in on graduating with a finance degree. Say I get out of here degree in hand, gonna probably be hard finding a development company that's decent around Chicagoland hiring even though that'd be ideal. But what other routes are there to take? I hear from many people in the industry starting as a broker isn't bad since u learn the trade, transaction process, n how to sell. But would that be better than a smaller time finance job with just any company? I need something for a bit of work experience to help my grad school chances in between undergrad and grad. Thoughts?

Nowhereman1280 · #83 Posted: **Mar 23, 2012, 4:42 PM**

If you are closing in on graduation, I'd start working on a brokers license. That's what I did right at the end of school and it's opened the door to a ton of opportunities for me. I will say that residential brokerage is NOT the way to go and that you should try to shoot for commercial brokerage and learn industrial or office brokerage. It's a great way to learn the fundamentals of putting deals together and to start building a network.

I'm finally closing in on my deal of being able to actually start my own independent development company and will probably open a brokerage arm as well as I've recruited a few friends who also have licenses to join me. What is really driving my business plan now is a Private Equity fund that I'm putting together to buy up small multi-family properties. I own two buildings now and have another under contract and am waiting for a response today on a 4th one that my partner and I put in a cash offer on (I'm pumped about this one as they've indicated we are the top offer right now). I wouldn't have been able to afford or figure out how to do any of this without the base that two years of brokerage has given me.

TechTalkGuy · #84 Posted: **Jun 10, 2012, 1:11 AM**

Anyone serious about getting into real estate should seriously contact Donald Trump about an apprenticeship. His company develops allot of very interesting properties.

Illithid Dude · #85 Posted: **Oct 31, 2012, 7:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by fish

Anyone serious about getting into real estate should seriously contact Donald Trump about an apprenticeship. His company develops allot of very interesting properties.

Donald Trump? Never heard of him.

Tony · #86 Posted: **Oct 31, 2012, 10:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by fish

Anyone serious about getting into real estate should seriously contact Donald Trump about an apprenticeship. His company develops allot of very interesting properties.

I'm sorry, this is a crock of complete sh*t. Skip this scam and do real research instead, either on your own or hiring a Planner. I can pretty much guarantee all developers I deal with would laugh at that statement.