How To Build Your Network in Commercial Real Estate [Fast]

[@BreakIntoCRE]

What strategies do you use at networking events to make these worth your time?

[@JamesEng]

Be the speaker at the event, so people come up to you after you speak.

[@2025herewecome]

Justin I must say you have revolutionized cre learning. Thank you for being you!

[@BreakIntoCRE]

Appreciate the kind words, Sana! Great to hear you've found the videos helpful!

[@dheshpadiachey2041]

Agreed! Thanks Justin! 👊🏽

[@azazshah4022]

Thank god networking is a thing lol. I don’t think I could’ve gotten a job without it. I really stepped on the gas when COVID first started and managed to get two internships through networking with alumni and other people I felt could help. Just got a full time offer from one of the big brokerage firms in NYC because someone in my network passed my resume on to someone he knew there. I just sent out cold emails and set up calls or coffee chats with people. From there I was persistent (not annoying) in following up and offering updates along the way. Fairly simple strategy that worked a lot better than I thought. Great video as always.

[@BreakIntoCRE]

Way to be, Azaz! Your story is a great example of what people can do when they dedicate themselves to building their network. Congrats on putting yourself in a position to make these opportunities a reality!

[@charleyqin8202]

Hi, Azaz, I'm a recent college graduate with a real estate degree, I really want to be a real estate analyst, I have been applying for positions for 3 months now, no result. Could you please give me some advices?

[@zachskywalker2904]

I'm just throwing this comment into a random video, but dude, thank you so much for all these videos, your attitude and way of explaining things is great.

[@Woodshadow]

Great video. I'm an introvert and networking is very difficult for me but I've been getting better at it. Have a few questions in mind that you can ask anyone. People love talking about themselves and it makes them feel good. And the most important thing to remember when it comes to these events is that these people are all there for the same thing. Their love of real estate.

[@BreakIntoCRE]

Great feedback and all great advice - thanks for adding this!

[@davidroldan6007]

Again, Justin, thank you so much for your work and taking the time to share this. Thank you!

[@silencio926]

Great advice. I go to conferences all the time and see these dynamics playing out. Gotta break in to break in!

[@Only1Winner729]

Hey there, what do you think about Loan Management field as a way of breaking into CRE? Do they use financial models? Any type of feed back would be appreciated.

[@BreakIntoCRE]

Hey Sean, "loan management" can encompass quite a few different job responsibilities, but generally the financial modeling and analysis doesn't tend to be as rigorous in these roles as it is in an acquisitions/asset management/portfolio management role. If your goal is to break into traditional CRE private equity or brokerage, these roles usually won't be an optimal path to getting there. Good luck!

[@adrianacv727]

Thank you for the great tips!

[@charleyqin8202]

I'm a recent college graduate with a real estate degree, I really want to be a real estate analyst, I have been applying for positions for 3 months now, no result. Could you please give me some advices?

[@nealagarwal1050]

hey man, undergrad here. have a background in finance but was reading about real estate pe and seems very interesting. where to get started learning? from a guide or something as such? any good interview guides as well???

[@peachsodaoverwatch649]

How do you feel about Bumble Business section? Do you think that's a good way to network too?

[@stephenratliff2727]

You’ve achieved so much!

[@michaelsteliotes558]

I love the content. I am going through your Udemy courses currently. What would you say are the most selective/ prestigious commercial real estate positions for soon to be college graduates? Analyst positions at CBRE, JLL, or Cushman?