How can I become a real estate developer?
Getting into real estate development is like trying to break into Hollywood. It’s a seriously tough endeavor.Having said that, there are really only 2 prerequisites: experience & access to capital.You can gain experience a few ways.I’ll list them below with estimated timelines to complete in brackets.Get a job with a developer & work your way up (5+ years)Educate yourself via the Urban Land Institute. (2 – 3 years)Redevelop some land/renovate a home you already own. (6 mo - 1 yr)The last one will really help with developing a proven track record.Okay, so gaining experience is relatively viable. How about access to capital?This is tough part of the equation. Most investors are going to want to see that you have some “skin in the game”.I.e. you should put at least 2.5% to 10%+ of the total equity.Remember, you may only need to raise 20% - 30% of capital as equity and the bank may agree to finance the rest in the form of debt.A few ways to raise equity capital:Through institutional channels (like REITs)Industry relationships (by far the most important)Private offering memorandums (private deal structure)Real estate syndication (pooling of capital among retail investors)Friends/FamilyBoutique real estate investment fundsOf course, if you become skilled at raising capital & generating positive returns you have the potential to make a killing.Best of luck.
Which is better, quantity surveying or civil engineering?
Engineers get paid more than Quantity Surveyors. If your math is good, civil engineering will suit you better. You don't need to be good in math to be a Quantity Surveyor. As far as I concern, we only do simple math, but it's not easy as it sounds. First step to do the math in Quantity Surveying, you need to understand the drawings provided by the architects and engineers. If you can't understand the drawings, you won't be able to figure out the quantity of materials used, thus you won't be able to make the price estimation accurately.Other than math, if you prefer to spend more time working outdoor, Quantity Surveying is not for you. We spend most of our time in the office.To be a professional and licensed Quantity Surveyor, it seems easier to get the Sr. title than the Ir. title for Engineers.Cheers.
History help please!!!!?
After Columbus' voyages to the New World, there arose the question of "Who owns the New World?" Was it Spain or Portugal? (The Native Americans weren't given a "say" in the matter.) How did Spain and Portugal resolve this problem? After the Albany Plan failed, the First Continental Congress was convened. Describe the First Continental Congress and its purpose. Why was James Madison's Virginia Plan important in the formation of this country's government?