Job Title: Real Estate Investment Associate
Expedited interviews for applicants who submit 30-1 min video recordings about themselves explaining their experience and why they’ll be a good fit.
Company Overview:
Our Company is a start-up investment company specializing in strategic property investments. We
focus on identifying and acquiring high-potential real estate assets, optimizing their performance,
and delivering superior returns to our investors. Our team is committed to innovation, integrity,
honesty, and excellence in every aspect of our business.
Position Overview:
As a Real Estate Investment Associate, you will play a crucial role in supporting the firm’s investment
strategies and operations. This multifaceted position requires a proactive and detail-oriented
individual with a passion for real estate, strong organizational skills, excellent communication
abilities, data collection, analysis, and presentation.
This position will be a key leader in assisting the business principles in building out the systems and
processes to develop high-quality deal flow, business operating procedures, and our go-to-market
strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage CRM Investor Database:
? Maintain and update the investor database within the CRM system.
? Ensure accurate and timely entry of investor information and compliance documents.
? Facilitate communication with investors regarding updates, reports, and investment
opportunities.
? Uploading potential brokers, leasing agents, and investor data for future outreach
Investment Underwriting and Evaluation:
? Financial Analysis:
? Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements, including income
statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
? Proficiency in financial modeling to evaluate investment returns, cash flow
projections, and sensitivity analyses.
? Market Research:
? Conduct thorough market research to assess current and future trends in the
real estate market.
? Ability to analyze comparable property sales, rental rates, and other market
indicators.
? Real Estate Valuation:
? Knowledge of various real estate valuation methods, including comparable
sales analysis, income capitalization approach, and cost approach.
? Risk Assessment:
? Evaluate and quantify risks associated with potential real estate investments.
? Assess factors such as market risk, property-specific risks, and financing
risks.
? Communication Skills:
? Strong written and verbal communication skills to present complex financial
analyses and investment recommendations to stakeholders.
? Attention to Detail:
? Precision in reviewing and validating data, contracts, and financial
information.
? Identify potential errors or inconsistencies in underwriting documents.
? Team Collaboration:
? Work effectively in a collaborative team environment, liaising with various
departments such as legal, finance, and property management.
? Technology Proficiency:
? Utilize real estate underwriting software and financial modeling tools.
? Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software applications.
Due Diligence:
? Conduct thorough due diligence on prospective properties, including property
inspections, title searches, and environmental assessments.
Underwriting Models:
? Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to assess property
performance and investment returns.
Assist in Drafting SOP’s and Business Practices:
? Collaborate with team members to document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
and best business practices.
? Ensure adherence to established protocols for various aspects of real estate
investment operations.
Deal Sourcing for Potential Properties:
? Utilize online platforms such as and and others to identify
properties for lease that have been on the market for over 90 days or meet other
criteria.
? Conduct research and analysis to identify properties requiring capital improvements
and present findings to the investment team.
? Research, implement, and utilize other technology to effectively source real estate
opportunities.
Off-Market Deal Sourcing:
? Search county records to identify potential off-market properties that investment
criteria.
? Initiate contact with current property owners to explore acquisition opportunities.
Network Building:
? Assist in marketing and outreach functions to expand investor and property owner
networks
? Cold calling – reaching out directly to owners to gauge their interest in selling
? Contacting referrals – proactively reaching out to referral sources at regular intervals
to gauge market activity
? Coordinate communications with investors, brokers, and potential business associates
Qualifications:
? Well-spoken and written English.
? Proficient in Excel and financial skill sets.
? A bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field is a plus.
? Previous experience in real estate investment or property management is highly desirable.
? Strong analytical and research skills.
? Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
? Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
? Familiarity with CRM systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
? Knowledge of online real estate platforms such as and .
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Company: Smashed Avo
Name: Drake Collins
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