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So many strong candidates are disqualified from interview processes because they were unprepared.

Case studies, financial models, and technical questions can be intimidating. We change that.

We provide 1-1 tutoring, preparation, coaching, and live support and review during the interview process. We are experienced, full-time investment professionals who are passionate about teaching and helping others execute their goals and advance in their careers.

Our clients have gone on to interview and subsequently receive offers from some of the best real estate development and investment firms in the world.

Why hire us

  • Nearly every entry-level CRE role on the investment, development or banking/intermediary side requires a case study during the interview process to demonstrate knowledge and ability

  • We have seen many great candidates disqualified due to failed case studies and not understanding fundamental concepts

  • A number of resources already exist to help address this, but these are PDFs or pre-recorded lessons with limited or no access to the actual teacher, and are generic situations

  • With us, you get our full attention to address your specific situation, knowledge gaps, and case studies, all provided with real world context

  • We have extensive professional experience in all facets of the principal (equity) side of the business, from real estate private equity to development. We are not academics, students, or full-time teachers - we do this on the side while working in our various professional careers

  • .....some of the top real estate firms. Privatetutors taught me the fundamentals and walked me through models that helped during my interview. After three weeks, I landed the most prestigious real estate private equity firm in NYC. Could not have done it without privatetutors!

    - Current MBA student

  • ....timing allowed for me to be prepared for future modeling tests on short notice. Privatetutorscre was able to give me one on one tutoring on waterfall equity structures and provide me with practice examples to do on my own time, so I was more than prepared when I made it to the case study of an interview process."

    - Current Real Estate Professional, NYC

  • ....career paths within the industry, work on my modeling skills for different asset types, and complete in-depth reviews of multiple case studies. Anyone looking to break into this industry or find a new role would benefit tremendously from this service."

    - Current Real Estate Professional, SW region

  • ...Interview with a very well known real estate investment manager, and felt completely unprepared for upcoming technical rounds and the case study. Privatetutorscre was able to teach me the fundamental concepts and modelling skills needed to thrive, which ultimately led to an internship offer at my dream firm!"

    - Current Undergraduate Student, NYC

What Our Clients Are Saying

Example Concepts

Underwriting Financial Models

  • Financial statements (Rent Roll/Income Statement/Balance Sheet)

  • Key operational metrics

  • Sensitivity analysis

  • Scenario analysis

  • Refinance/sale assumptions

Proforma & Valuation

  • Cap rates

  • DCF analysis

  • Key assumptions (market growth, leasing, vacancy, etc)

  • Value drivers and levers

  • Banker/broker materials (OM/BOV)

Deal Profiles & Business Plans

  • Acquisitions vs development

  • Risk profiles (Core/Core+/Value Add/Opportunistic)

  • Example business plans (stabilized repositioning, redevelopment, re-leasing, mark to market, etc)

  • Development and Capital expenditure budget

  • The deal process

Equity

  • Joint venture structures and waterfall modeling

  • Key concepts: promote, preferred return, IRR/MOIC/Cash flow hurdles, critical JV clauses

  • Preferred / Structured equity

  • Performance metrics (IRR/MOIC/Cash Yields)

Debt

  • Senior secured vs. mezz loans, lender types and roles

  • Key underwriting and sizing metrics (DSCR/Debt Yield/LTC/LTV)

  • Key concepts: amortization tables, floating vs fixed rate, interest only, prepayments, covenants

CRE Markets

  • Capital markets - key players and roles

  • Career path silos

Product Type Nuances

  • Office, retail, multifamily, industrial, self storage, student housing, hotels, manufactured, etc.

Excel and ARGUS

  • What ARGUS is and how it’s used in the professional world (hint: don’t need the certification!)

  • Excel modeling best practices and key formulas to know

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