If you would like to hear some helpful hints for college students, recent graduates, and professionals who are looking to transition into a career in commercial real estate, this episode’s for you!   Leticia Palillero is an analyst for the acquisitions team at CAPREIT, a leading multifamily real estate company.  Leticia describes the responsibilities of professionals working in acquisitions, including understanding valuation processes, screening and touring potential investments, using database tools to aid in valuation, applying key metrics in market research and value add strategies, working LIHTC deals, communicating with brokers and drafting letters of intent.  Additionally, Leticia has worked with dispositions, including the preparation of waterfall models.  She offers insights on the challenges for women seeking a career in this historically male-dominated field.  A ‘never give up’ mindset is one that separates the successful from the rest, willingness to go the extra mile until that door in commercial real estate opens for you.