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"Business development is something that associates need to start thinking about early in their careers in order to be successful as they climb the ranks," says Karen Scanna of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan.

"Spend time with people you like and care about, and invest your energies in activities and organizations that speak to your passions. In doing so, you will find true commonality with people which will lead to authentic relationships," says Samantha Wallack of Blank Rome.

Sector stock performance has already been off.

Joe Lubeck, CEO of American Landmark Apartments, says that Florida and Texas are the most highly sought-after apartment investment markets.

The most challenged sectors see light at the end of the tunnel.

The company is rebranding into a new retail REIT and will trade under the new ticker RTL.