Bruin Real Estate Association - BREA

Please join us Wednesday, May 1st at 8 pm in Ackerman Union 2408 for Healthpeak’s spring meeting. Healthpeak professionals will provide insight on REIT structures within commercial real estate. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Please join us for the 9th Annual BREA x REAG Case Competition! It’s the perfect chance for UCLA students to display their knowledge of commercial real estate and connect with real estate-inclined peers.

Students will be assigned to teams of 4 to 6 people. Groups will spend two weeks crafting a financial model in Excel and a PowerPoint slide deck to present an investment opportunity located in Southern California. Each team will have the unique opportunity to share their deal analysis and investment thesis to a panel of judges consisting of industry professionals. In prior years, students have leveraged their case competition experience to successfully secure commercial real estate roles. Students of all experience levels are highly encouraged to partake in the competition.

Please sign up for the competition using the link in our bio. Feel free to reach out at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. Thank you so much!

⏰ Sign-Up Deadline:
Friday, February 2nd

🗓️ Save the Date:
Thursday, February 29th

Ares Management x UCLA Info Session:
Ares Management is a global leader in alternative investing, managing $378bn in assets across credit, private equity, and real estate, and is hosting an info session in conjunction with UCLA UBS and UCLA BREA. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in buy-side and gain facetime with professionals at Ares Management!

Please see below for event details:

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 15
🕒 Time: 6 pm - 7 pm PT
📍 Location: Kinsey Pavilion 1200B
👔 Dress Code: Business Professional
📝 Sign-Up Link: Here

Ares Management x UCLA Info Session:

Ares Management is a global leader in alternative investing, managing $378bn in assets across credit, private equity, and real estate, and is hosting an info session in conjunction with UCLA UBS and UCLA BREA. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in buy-side and gain facetime with professionals at Ares Management! Please see below for event details:

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 15
🕒 Time: 6 pm - 7 pm PT
📍 Location: Kinsey Pavilion 1200B
👔 Dress Code: Business Professional
📝 Sign-Up Link: Here

⏰ Time is ticking! Applications for BREA Society, UCLA's premier real estate club, close this Friday, November 10th, at noon. 🕛 Don't miss out on exclusive training, networking, and learning opportunities. 🚀Check out the application link in our bio.

Join us for an exclusive event next Wednesday evening hosted by the UCLA Real Estate Alumni Group (REAG). Established in 2000, REAG unites passionate UCLA alumni to strengthen the university's real estate program. With over 400 members and active groups in Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, and New York, REAG is a thriving network committed to advancing the real estate industry. Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to gain insights into the dynamic world of commercial real estate.

We are thrilled to announce BREA’s 2023 Recruitment Timeline!

Sign up for a coffee chat with a board member and attend our Society info session on November 7th (click the link in our bio to learn more)

Feel free to DM us with questions. Looking forward to another great year of BREA Society!

Introducing BREA’s Director of Events Milo Kuiper Rauch. Milo is a 4th year Business Economics major and has been a proud BREA member since his sophomore year. He spent his summer interning at Healthpeak Properties in Los Angeles, where he will be returning full-time following graduation in the spring. In his free time, he enjoys playing the guitar and rock climbing.

Introducing BREA’s Director of Finance Matthew Feldman. Mathew is a 3rd year History major and has been a BREA member since his sophomore year. He spent his summer interning at the Viola Group in Tel Aviv, Israel. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, spending time with friends and family, and listening to music.

Introducing BREA’s Co-Director of Recruitment Grant Nagle. Grant is a 3rd year Economics major and has been a BREA member since his freshman year. He spent his summer interning at Brookfield Properties in Chicago, Illinois. In his free time, he enjoys soccer, golf, and a good cup of coffee.

Introducing BREA’s Co-Director of Recruitment Elizabeth Beaullieu. Elizabeth is a 3rd year Business Economics major and has been a BREA member since her sophomore year. She spent her summer interning at Colliers International in Houston, Texas. In her free time, she enjoys working out, going to the beach, and hanging out with friends.

Introducing BREA’s Director of Alumni Relations Shivani Rathi. Shivani is a 3rd year Economics and Film major and has been a proud BREA member since her sophomore year. She spent her summer interning at Project Destined. In her free time, she enjoys writing, going to the beach, and open mics.

Introducing BREA’s Advisory Chair Dylan Shabbouei. Dylan is a 3rd year Business Economics major and has been a proud BREA member since his freshman year. He spent his summer interning at Lincoln Avenue Capital in Los Angeles. In his free time, he enjoys football, hiking, and traveling.

Meet the BREA Board Pt. 2!

Introducing BREA’s Director of Events Milo Kuiper Rauch. Milo is a 4th year Business Economics major and has been a proud BREA member since his sophomore year. He spent his summer interning at Healthpeak Properties in Los Angeles, where he will be returning full-time following graduation in the spring. In his free time, he enjoys playing the guitar and rock climbing.

Introducing BREA’s Director of Development Georgia Dozier. Georgia is a 4th year Business Economics major and has been a BREA member since her sophomore year. She spent her summer interning at Stockbridge Capital Group in San Francisco and will be working full-time at Healthpeak Properties following graduation in the spring. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and photography.

Introducing BREA’s Co-Director of Marketing Luca Ammon. Luca is a 2nd year Economics major and has been a BREA member since his freshman year. He spent his summer interning at Douglas Elliman in Los Angeles. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, swimming, and baseball.

Introducing BREA’s Co-Director of Marketing Alex Eversole. Alex is a 3rd year Political Science major and has been a BREA member since her sophomore year. She spent her summer interning at Stanford University LBRE in Palo Alto. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, hiking, and trying new restaurants.

Introducing BREA’s Director of Membership Colby Mead. Colby is a 4th year Economics major and has been a proud BREA member since his junior year. He spent his summer interning at The Lighthouse Group in Los Angeles. In his free time, he enjoys golfing and surfing.

Meet the BREA Board Pt. 1!

Introducing BREA’s President Anna Robinowitz. Anna is a 4th year Business Economics major and has been a proud BREA member since her sophomore year. She spent her summer interning at Crow Holdings in Dallas, Texas where she will be returning full-time following graduation in the spring. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and exploring LA.

Introducing BREA’s Internal Vice President Stephanie Park. Stephanie is a 3rd year Business Economics major and has been a BREA member since her sophomore year. She spent her summer interning at Phoenix Property Investors in Seoul, South Korea. In her free time, she enjoys Soulcycle, photography, and golf.

Introducing BREA’s external Vice President Dustin Carr. Dustin is a 4th year Business Economics major and has been a BREA member since freshman year. He spent his summer interning at Bellwether Asset Management in Los Angeles, where he will be returning full-time after graduation. In his free time, he enjoys weight lifting, basketball, spikeball, and surfing.

Join us for an exclusive event as we welcome the distinguished multifamily developer, Mike Kim. Mike will share insights from his career and delve into the fascinating world of multifamily development. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and inspiration from a seasoned industry expert. Don't miss the chance to explore the exciting realm of multifamily development with Mike Kim Tuesday October 24th at 6:00 pm in Kerckhoff Hall Room 131.

Please join us Wednesday October 18th at 7 pm in Royce Room 162 for BREA’s Healthpeak Info Session. We will be joined by professionals from Healthpeak who will provide information about their firm and open positions for which they are currently recruiting. See you there!

Please join us Tuesday October 17th at 6 pm in Kerckhoff Hall Room 131 for BREA’s Greystar Info Session. We will be joined by professionals from Greystar who will provide information about their firm and open positions for which they are currently recruiting. See you there!

Please join us Wednesday October 11th at 7 pm in Royce Room 162 for BREA’s Eastdil Secured Info Session. We will be joined by professionals from Eastdil Secured who will provide information about their firm and open positions for which they are currently recruiting. See you there!

Please join us Tuesday, October 10th at 6 pm in Kerckhoff Room 131 for BREA’s US Bank Info Session. We will be joined by professionals from US Bank who will provide information about their firm and open positions for which they are currently recruiting. See you there!

BREA is happy to offer our 7th annual Case Competition with UCLA REAG Alumni serving as our panel of judges for the night! Thank you to all of those who participated, both Society and non-Society members alike! We cannot wait until the next year when we see our 8th annual Case Competition!

Congrats to the placing teams - great work all around!

Last night, we were fortunate enough to attend a Dinner for Eight hosted by Richard Pink and Tim Kawahara. Thank you so much for your time and valuable advice on how to approach our real estate careers in our respective field of interest. We are looking forward to hopefully visit Pink’s Hot Dogs in the near future to try their famous chili cheese dogs. To stay updated with BREA events, please subscribe to our weekly newsletter with the link in our bio!

Another successful tour with Hines exploring the new up and coming West Edge Property on Olympic and Bundy! BREA is so grateful to have these opportunities to gain hands on experience with live deals in the surrounding area.

We look forward to more tours in the near future with Hines, thank you for a first hand look into the beautiful West Edge!

Good morning Bruins! BREA is excited to kick off our first in-person meeting of the spring quarter tonight with Nick Marino.

Nick Marino is the CEO and founder of TruLiv, a company which focuses on real estate investment technology that optimizes the real estate investment process by leveraging Big Data, AI, and Machine Learning. Nick has experience at several Real Estate development and investment firms across the asset-class spectrum. Through the process of underwriting and pursuing sub-institutional multifamily assets, he was shocked to discover the fractured ownership and lack of data and technology in the space, which gave birth to TruLiv.

Come join us to learn more about TruLiv and Nick's experience in real estate. We are looking forward to seeing you all tonight!

Thank you to the Ziman Center for inviting our Co-Vice President and Co-Director of Marketing to the annual John Wooden Global Leadership Awards dinner! Such an inspirational event that makes BREA proud to be a part of the Bruin community!

On another note, BREA is very excited for the upcoming Spring quarter - stay tuned with the newsletter and our Instagram posts to keep up to date!

Happy week 10 everyone! We hope that you have been getting some well deserved rest during these times!

We would like to feature one of our most recent events - the first one being the Dinner for 8 with the amazing Jed Lassere, a Director at PCCP. Held at the Luskin Conference Center, students were able to learn more about the professional world through his past experiences and advice! We hope to host more dinners similar to this in the upcoming Spring quarter so please stay tuned!

We on the executive board would like to say a huge thank you to all of those, both students and CRE professionals, who came out to our annual Industry Night! With over 100 students and 50 professionals in attendance, we were very happy to have the opportunity to host this event sponsored by the UCLA Zumba Center. Keep up the great work Society members and see you next week for another great meeting!

Until then, stay safe and good luck on midterms!

We on the executive board would like to say a huge thank you to all of those, both students and CRE professionals, who came out to our annual Industry Night! With over 100 students and 50 professionals in attendance, we were very happy to have the opportunity to host this event. Keep up the great work Society members and see you next week for another great meeting!

Until then, stay safe and good luck on midterms!

Hope everyone is having a great start to their week! This is a reminder to sign up for our 5th Annual BREA Industry Night. The event will be held in person at the James West Almuni Center on January 31st at 5:30 pm.

Industry Night is a recruitment-focused career fair that allows employers to showcase opportunities within their firm. This is a great opportunity for students seeking to gain entrance into the commercial real estate industry. Industry Night will provide students with a chance to connect with various firms and network with professionals.

The event is open to all UCLA undergraduate members interested in commercial real estate, and all class/experience levels are welcomed.

Please fill out the form in our bio if you are interested in attending. This is a great opportunity to network and find potential internship opportunities so don't miss out! We can’t wait to see you all there!

Hello everyone! We are excited to announce that our 5th Annual Industry Night will be held on January 31st.

Industry Night is a recruitment-focused career fair that allows employers to showcase opportunities within their firm. This is a great opportunity for students seeking to gain entrance into the commercial real estate industry. Industry Night will provide students with a chance to connect with various firms and network with professionals.

The event is open to all UCLA undergraduate members interested in commercial real estate, and all class/experience levels are welcomed.

We can’t wait to see you all there! Please fill out the form in our bio if you are interested in attending.

Tonight, BREA hosted its first “Dinner for 10” with the help of Tim Kawahara, the Executive Director of the UCLA Ziman Center for Real Estate. We are extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to converse with Tim Harakawa and Alex Valente, the Senior Vice President of Tramwell Crow Company. We hope to hold more of these events in the future and help BREA members become more connected with UCLA alumni and professional within the local real estate industry.

As mentioned before, BREA is currently accepting applications to join Society! We will be hosting an online event tonight to address any concerns or questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions you have for the board.

Once again, Society is a quarter long training program where board members, speakers, and firms share a track on obtaining a career in Commercial Real Estate. Past topics include resume development, networking etiquette, and technical training (Excel, Argus). The process is selective, so be please prepared to be interviewed and show your dedication to the club. Applications are due Sunday, December 5th, 11:59pm PST.

Thank you for your participation and interest in our club during the Fall quarter, we are looking forwards to a great Winter quarter as well. Good luck on finals everyone and stay tuned!

Good evening everyone! If you are looking to sign up for BREA Society in Winter quarter, please use the link in our bio. You will be asked to sign into your UCLA account as we can only accept UCLA students.

BREA Society is a quarter long training program where BREA Board members, speakers, and firms share a track on obtaining a career in Commercial Real Estate. Past topics include resume development, networking etiquette, and technical training (Excel, Argus). The process is selective, so be prepared to interview and show your dedication to the club. Applications are due Sunday, December 5th, 11:59pm PST.

Please join us for our first in person mixer with USC’s own Trojan Real Estate Association and Marshall Real Estate Finance Association! Meet new faces and create new connections at this public social mixer happening on this Friday, November 19 at 8PM.

Sign up link in bio! Cannot wait to see you all there!