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Alternative Investments Jobs in Real Estate


The alternative real estate sector includes property assets that fall outside of the other traditional real estate sectors. These types of alternative real estate assets can take many forms. Some of the most commonly thought of alternative assets are parking lots and self-storage. However, the breadth and depth of the sector is much greater, including transportation and infrastructure such as roads and bridges as well as natural resources such as timber, oil fields, and natural gas deposits. The maturity and acceptance of real estate as an asset class in general has, in turn, focused attention on the alternative assets as investors search for yield.

Role / Company Location Posted
Real Estate Private Equity Intern - Summer 2024Halstatt Real Estate Partners Naples, FL Sep 27, 2023
Senior Associate, Portfolio ManagementInvesco Newport Beach or LA, CA Sep 26, 2023
AnalystShelter Rock Capital Group New York, NY Sep 26, 2023
Real Estate Acquisitions & Operations AnalystBowery Properties Miami, FL Sep 25, 2023
Investment Officer, Real EstateOregon State Treasury Tigard, OR Sep 25, 2023
Real Estate Private Equity Analyst / Sr. AnalystConfidential Los Angeles, CA Sep 25, 2023
Real Estate Investment AssociateAFRE Capital New York, NY Sep 25, 2023
Senior Controller / Junior CFOLeste Westport, CT Sep 22, 2023
Plarform Strategy & Capital Markets Associate/DirectorLeste New York, NY Sep 22, 2023
Senior Multifamily OriginatorLeste Miami, FL Sep 22, 2023



Looking to the future

The future of alternative investments in real estate will be led by a focus on sustainable energy and infrastructure. As the world's oil reserves are depleted, more and more sources of sustainable, renewable energy will be needed. Large plots of land for wind farms and solar panels will be necessary. Also, the infrastructure in the United States is rapidly approaching the end of its useful life. There is a tremendous need for renovations and improvements, and the private sector will play are large role in providing either the capital and/or the expertise to complete these projects. Formal Public Private Partnerships between government agencies and private companies are already taking place to meet this need. Public infrastructure REITs are also forming to allow greater access to the market.

 
Alternative Investments

Skills Required

  • Self-storage
  • Land banking
  • Transportation & Infrastructure: Roads, Railroads, Airports, Bridges, Utilities, Dams
  • Parking Lots
  • Energy & Natural Resources: Timber, Precious metals and stones, Water, Wind farms, Coal mines, Oil fields, Natural Gas, Solar

Professional Reading and Resources


  • "Real Assets"
  • "Commercial Property News"
  • "Real Estate Forum"
  • "Preqin"
  • "National Real Estate Investor"

Top Companies


  • Public Storage
  • Extra Space
  • Sovran
  • U-Store-It
  • U-Haul