Aspiring Commercial Real Estate Professional
Brendan Jones
Rising junior in Finance at Paul Quinn, passionate about Dallas-Fort Worth CRE markets — investment sales, brokerage, and deal underwriting.
+ 3.7 GPA
+ 3 Deal Analyses
+ DFW CRE Market
+ 2026 Target Summer
ABOUT ME
Finance + Real Estate Mindset
I'm a rising junior majoring in Finance at [University] in Dallas, TX. I'm passionate about commercial real estate — specifically how financial modeling, market analysis, and capital markets intersect to drive deals in the DFW market.My goal is to join a top Dallas CRE brokerage or investment firm for Summer 2026, where I can contribute real underwriting and research support while learning from experienced professionals.I follow the DFW market closely — from Uptown office absorption to the DFW industrial boom driven by e-commerce and AI infrastructure investment.
| Core Skills | |
|---|---|
| Financial Modeling (DCF) | Excel (Advanced) |
| Cap Rate & NOI Analysis | CoStar Research |
| Investment Underwriting | Market Comparables |
| Argus Enterprise | PowerPoint / Pitch Decks |
Deal Analyses & Projects
Academic Work & Coursework Projects
Market Views
DFW Commercial Real Estate Outlook
#1
DFW Ranked Top U.S. CRE MarketDallas-Fort Worth has ranked #1 for overall real estate investment prospects two consecutive years (2025–2026) per PwC/ULI Emerging Trends, driven by corporate relocations and population growth.
+75%
Office Leasing RecoveryDFW office leasing from financial and professional services firms rose nearly 75% YoY, with Uptown Dallas and Legacy/Frisco corridors leading Class A absorption post-pandemic.
72M SF
Industrial Demand SurgingDFW industrial leasing hit 72M+ SF in 2025, fueled by e-commerce logistics and a booming AI/data center buildout. Industrial remains the strongest asset class in the metroplex.
~5%
Retail Vacancy at Historic LowDFW retail vacancy sits near 5%, the tightest in years. Grocery-anchored centers and experiential "Retailtainment" concepts are driving strong leasing velocity across DFW submarkets.