NEW YORK CITY-Richard Ader, founder and chief of US Realty Advisors, has one main bit of advice for new players: hang in there. The subject of “Inside the Real Estate Mind,” at our recent RealShare Net Lease conference, Ader mentors young professionals looking to advance their careers, and he offered sound advice from the position of a seasoned pioneer in the industry.

You'll also hear:

• Why low cap rates are a dangerous thing;

• The long-term, stability that net lease players seek;

• Why knowing accounting is better than going to real estate school.

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John Salustri

John Salustri has covered the commercial real estate industry for nearly 25 years. He was the founding editor of GlobeSt.com, and is a four-time recipient of the Excellence in Journalism award from the National Association of Real Estate Editors.

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