Brett Goldman on Ways Parents Support Real Estate Career Choices

In Chapter 1 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "Where Has Your Family Been Most Supportive in Your Career Development?"  Goldman notes how he has always wanted to work in real estate.  All the while, Goldman gets support from his parents through their continuous appreciation, encouragement and interest. 

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Brett Goldman on Having Courage to Stand Up for What You Believe

In Chapter 2 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What Childhood Experiences Have Been Most Fundamental in Shaping Who You Are Today?"  Goldman recalls a fight he backed down from in elementary school.  He regrets the experience and it drives him into boxing.  He takes away a life lesson to be courageous and stand up for what he believes. 

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Brett Goldman on How College Summer Jobs Teach Hard Work Ethic

In Chapter 3 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "Where Did You Learn Your Work Ethic?"  Goldman shares how he first learned work ethic from his father and how it influenced early jobs in his life. Working summer jobs while in college, Goldman paints houses and sharpens his work ethic doing cold calls.  The perseverance needed to get business is a skill he still uses today working in real estate. 

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Brett Goldman on How Marathon Training Changes Your Life

In Chapter 4 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What Do You Enjoy Most About Running the New York City Marathon?" Beyond running through the five boroughs during the race, Goldman loves marathon training.  Training for marathons challenges him to get motivated and follow through on goals. The process itself allows him to compete against himself and, through running three New York City marathons to date, push himself to better his time.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City. He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Learning to Reflect More and Get to Know Yourself Better

In Chapter 5 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What Role Has Reflection Played in Shaping Your Personal Growth?" Goldman shares how he reflects more as he gets older. Reflecting helps him better understand why and how he makes decisions and improves how he learns from decisions and even mistakes. Reflecting helps him be more comfortable with who he is, what he chooses to do and when he chooses to do things.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

How Passion for Buildings Fuels Real Estate Development Career

In Chapter 6 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "How are Your Personal Experiences Shaping Your Professional Aspirations?" Walking around in his free time, Goldman always looks at buildings and wonders. He wonders how they were designed and he wonders how they were built.  In his real estate work, Goldman learns to appreciate construction and the various contributing trades and contractors that take a building from design to reality.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Brett Goldman on Making the Most of Living in New York City

In Chapter 7 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "How Do You Make the Most of Living in the City?" Beyond walking around appreciating the architecture and buildings, Goldman soaks up city life by finding things that interest him culturally and expose him to new things. To do this, he makes it a weekly habit of reading about what is happening and making plans to see ballet performances, visit museums, and more fully embrace New York City.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

How Adult Education Classes Advance Real Estate Career

In Chapter 8 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "How Has Taking Continuing Education Classes Benefited Your Career?" By taking evening classes in real estate development, Goldman gets access to people and perspectives not available in his regular working environment. Moreover, he is able to learn new skills such as reading construction drawings for new buildings that help him better perform at work.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Brett Goldman on How Low Interest Rates Affect Investing Goals

In Chapter 9 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "How are Current Economic Conditions Shaping Your Real Estate Investment Goals?" Goldman shares how his investment philosophy through the recession and recovery has been long-term focused.  He notes while he has invested in some distressed properties, he still is very cautious about investing in markets where money is cheap and financing rates are low. Investing for the long-term requires you assess how an investment might look if rates rise and how that would affect buyers and sellers. Looking at the market today, Goldman finds distressed real estate where the best opportunities exist.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

How Deal Due Diligence Improves Investing Confidence

In Chapter 10 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What Role Does Confidence Play in the Work that You Do?" For Goldman, confidence is fundamental in making real estate deals. He builds confidence in the preparatory due diligence research work he does understanding the property, market, location, terms and other elements of a real estate deal.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City. He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

How to Manage a Busy Schedule the Old School Way

In Chapter 11 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What Do You Find Are the Keys to Managing a Busy Schedule and Getting Things Done?" Goldman shares his "old school" approach to managing his schedule, namely using a daily planner to write down appointments and to-do lists and cross out items as they get done.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City. He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Performing Under Pressure in a Real Estate Developer Job

In Chapter 12 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What Does It Mean to Perform Under Pressure in the Work That You Do?" Sourcing, negotiating and closing real estate deals teaches Goldman why preparation and flexibility are critical to his work. He interviews process not only to find the right bankruptcy lawyer for the job but also to learn the questions he should be asking and answering to move the bankruptcy deal forward.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Brett Goldman on What You Need to Close a Real Estate Deal

In Chapter 13 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What Requirements Are Necessary for a Real Estate Deal to Happen?" When a buyer and seller enter a negotiation, there must first be a willingness to buy and a willingness to sell. This, Goldman notes, is not guaranteed when someone lists a property or someone inquires on a property. Goldman looks at seller incentives such as financial distress instances of foreclosure and bankruptcy to identify issues outside price that play into the deal. This opens new options to get more creative in putting together a deal.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Learning Real Estate Business by Working With Lawyers

In Chapter 14 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What Has Working With Lawyers Taught You About Business?" Dealing with lawyers with lawsuits, foreclosures, and other real estate events teaches Goldman the importance of presenting ideas and concerns in as black and white a way as possible. This provides a clear point of view that allows for more easily negotiated settlements and keeps the issues out of the courtroom.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Creating Internships to Help Students Start Real Estate Careers

In Chapter 15 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What is Your Approach to Providing Interns an Experience that Prepares Them for a Real Estate Career?" Goldman starts by teaching interns the fundamentals of real estate development research. By going to county registrar offices to understand real estate records, title information, block and lot maps, and title insurance,, Goldman teaches his interns what it means to own real estate and how the real estate ownership process works. 

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

How to Relate to People Different Than You at Work

In Chapter 16 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "How Are You Learning to Work More Effectively With Different Personality Types?" Working on real estate projects, Goldman constantly meets people working different jobs, including contractors, tradesmen, and construction workers. He learns being curious and asking sincere questions allow him to relate to people better and gain acceptance and respect.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City. He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

How Turning 40 Boosts Career Confidence

In Chapter 17 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What is on Your Mind as You Turn 40 This Year?" Turning 40 gives Goldman time to reflect on his career development and realize how much he has learned and what he can offer younger real estate professionals. Appreciating his nearly 20 years of real estate development experience gives him confidence and self-esteem to further develop his career.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Brett Goldman on What It Takes to Be a Real Estate Investor

In Chapter 18 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "How Are Your Aspirations Changing as Your Experience Grows?"  After nearly 20 years working in real estate, Goldman finds what he has learned about developing real estate - from understanding economic markets to learning building zoning and construction project management - is now more transferable than ever to real estate investing.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.