Alternative Investments Jobs (Storage, Parking Lots, etc.)

Alternative Investments are considered to be anything that does not fall into the most common sectors, which are office, industrial, retail, residential, and hospitality. These types of investments within real estate can take many forms. Some of the most commonly thought of alternative investments 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, and natural resources such as timber, oil fields, and natural gas deposits.

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Industry Segments

  • 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

Looking to the Future

The future of alternative investments in real estate will largely 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 huge need for renovations and improvements, and the private sector will play are large role in providing either the capital or the expertise to complete these projects. Formal Public Private Partnerships between governing bodies and private companies are already taking place to meet this need. Public infrastructure REITs are also forming to allow greater access to the market.

Top Alternative Investments (Storage, Parking Lots, etc.) Companies

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

Top Markets

With so many alternative investment vehicles, the category is too broad to define "Top Markets".

Source: NAREIT Annual Total Returns Index

From the SelectLeaders/Cornell Job Barometer, Fall 2008

Sector Quick Facts

America's 2009 Infrastructure Grades

AviationD
BridgesC
DamsD
Drinking WaterD-
EnergyD+
Hazardous WasteD
Inland WaterwaysD-
LeveesD-
Public Parks and RecreationC-
RailC-
RoadsD-
SchoolsD
Solid WasteC+
TransitD
WastewaterD-
America's Infrastructure GPA:D

Estimated 5 Year Investment Need: $2.2 Trillion

Source: 2009 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. American Society of Civil Engineers

Self-Storage

  • 51,250 "primary" self storage facilities in the U.S.
  • Over 2.35 billion square feet
  • Source: Self Storage Association Fact Sheet. Self Storage Association 3/24/09



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Administrative Staff Analyst (Non – Managerial)
City of New York/Parks & Recreation Seasonal Job Vacancy Notice Civil Service Title: Administrative Staff Analyst (Non – Managerial) Salary: $32 - $35 per hour Duration: This is a 10 month seasonal position beginning September 2010. Work Location: Arsenal North, Manhattan Number...


City of New York NY-New York 9/2/10
Hotel Transaction Specialist
Introduction   HFF (Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P.) is a leading provider of commercial real estate and capital market services to the U.S. commercial real estate industry.  HFF operates out of 17 offices and offers clients a fully integrated capital markets platform includi...


Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. NY-New York 8/20/10
Closing Manager, Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac
Prudential Mortgage Capital Company (PMCC) is one of the nation's leading providers of commercial mortgages on multifamily, retail, office, industrial, and hotel properties. The company offers one of the most comprehensive lines of real estate finance products in the market, including (i) fix...


Prudential VA-McLean 8/20/10
Senior Enviornmental Officer
Manages the environmental investigation, demolition, remediation and environmental clearance processes through all phases of development including the selection and procurement of consultants and contractors. Coordinates their activities to ensure that projects are successfully delivered on time ...


NJ Economic Development Authority NJ-Eatontown 8/19/10
Executive Director, Arizona District Council
The ULI Arizona Executive Director will implement the Arizona District Council’s and the Institute's goals in carrying out the ULI mission as described in the recently adopted ULI Arizona Annual Business Plan and Long-Term Strategic Plan, will represent ULI Arizona with the Institute ...


The Urban Land Institute AZ-Phoenix 8/19/10
Planning Manager
One Workplace is the premier Steelcase furniture dealership in the Bay Area.  We are a family run business with sales offices in Milpitas, San Francisco and Oakland.  We provide office furniture sales and services to many of the leading companies in the Bay Area. We are seeking an ex...


One Workplace CA-Milpitas 8/13/10
Asssociate (Originations)
BASIC FUNCTION:   Prepare quote and application packages. Prepare current and historical income, expense analysis and lease summary/rent roll for each transaction.  Review and analyze loan transaction packages for preliminary qualification.  Assist Originators wit...


Centerline Capital Group DC-Washington 8/12/10
SENIOR HOTEL REAL ESTATE ANALYST
   Main Responsibilities   Developing pro-forma financials, gathering and evaluating economic, demographic and real estate market data, preparing presentations, offering memoranda and financial reports, reviewing and analyzing legal documents and other materials as part of the due ...


Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. FL-Coral Gables 7/30/10
SENIOR REAL ESTATE ANALYST INVESTMENT SALES
Main Responsibilities include: Developing pro-forma financials, gathering and evaluating economic, demographic and real estate market data, preparing presentations, offering memoranda and financial reports, reviewing and analyzing legal documents and other materials as part of the due diligence p...


Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. CA-San Francisco 7/30/10
Senior Associate
    SUMMARY:   Korn/Ferry Real Estate seeks to hire a Senior Associate to work as part of its global team on the provision of executive human capital solutions with services ranging from corporate governance and CEO recruitment to executive search, team build ou...


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