by Joe Stampone | Jan 11, 2014 | Career
By far one of the most common questions I get is about changing careers and transitioning into real estate. This is no easy task and presents a series of challenges, but I think it can be done if you take the right approach. The Challenge You have an unconventional...
by Joe Stampone | Dec 24, 2013 | Career, Entrepreneurship
I was at a Tufts real estate event a few weeks back and during an open discussion the prominent speaker was asked: what can young people do to position themselves for success in real estate? His response was fairly generic, but one aspect of his answer stood out to...
by Joe Stampone | Dec 5, 2013 | Career, Entrepreneurship
In the past week I’ve gotten multiple emails from aspiring real estate professionals asking me what advice I’d give them as they get started in their careers. The answer is easy – the best thing you can do is network. I think people often misunderstand the...
by Joe Stampone | Nov 14, 2013 | Asset Management, Career
I talk to a lot of young real estate professionals who believe they want to work for a small firm. They cite the fact that they want to see all decisions made (good and bad), be involved in every aspect of a deal, and have a material impact on the firm. Getting in...
by Joe Stampone | Oct 30, 2013 | Career
I spend a lot of time chatting with college students and young professionals interested in a career in real estate. I always ask what draws them to the real estate business and they often cite their interest in finance, but desire to work within a tangible asset...
by Joe Stampone | Oct 7, 2013 | Career
This post was inspired by a class that’s being taught at my Alma mater called Tufts.io. It’s a mentor-driven seminar taught be two Tufts seniors with the goal of equipping students to become entrepreneurs. I love the concept of the course and it got me thinking: What...
