Pepperdine Real Estate Association Hosts Dynamic Lunch & Learn Events with Industry Leaders in Real Estate
The Pepperdine Real Estate Association (PREA) recently held two engaging lunch and learn events, offering students invaluable insights into the world of commercial and public storage real estate. These events, featuring distinguished speakers from the industry, provided unique opportunities for students to deepen their understanding, network, and gain career insights.
Commercial Real Estate with CoStar’s Jason Lail
Jason Lail, Director of Research at CoStar, joined PREA for a hybrid lunch and learn event, connecting with students virtually from his office in Virginia. Jason shared his career journey in commercial real estate, provided tips for leveraging CoStar’s platform for market research, and offered his expert predictions for various real estate asset classes. His presentation concluded with a lively Q&A session, giving students the chance to delve deeper into the intricacies of the commercial real estate market.
Insights Into Public Storage with Trojan Storage’s Lauren Feeney
Lauren Feeney, Director of Acquisitions at Trojan Storage, delivered an in-person presentation at the Graziadio campus and provided a comprehensive discussion on public storage real estate. Lauren highlighted Trojan Storage’s acquisition strategy, recent projects, and the operational applications of value-add initiatives. She also shared her personal career takeaways, offering attendees a closer look at the nuances of working in real estate acquisitions. Her presentation wrapped up with an interactive Q&A, fostering an engaging dialogue between the speaker and the students.
Both events underscored PREA’s commitment to bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world industry practices. These lunch and learns not only equip students with practical knowledge but also inspire them with real-life success stories from seasoned professionals.
To stay up to date with PREA events, learn more about the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s Master of Science in Real Estate program.