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Acquisitions Jobs in Real Estate


The masterminds behind real estate transactions...
These transaction-oriented positions focus on acquiring or relinquishing control of real property and assets, and may also apply to real estate corporate M&A and REIT public-private transactions. Acquisition managers may be responsible for market analysis, site selection, financial modeling, negotiation, and the execution of the transaction, whether it is an acquisition or disposition. Acquisition responsibilities may also include strategic planning, identifying and analyzing acquisition opportunities, negotiating transactions, and packaging deals for clients, the company, or the business unit. Additional responsibilities with disposition include assessing tax implications and structuring the sale with tax-deferred exchange vehicles.

Role / Company Location Posted
Analyst or Senior Analyst - AcquisitionsBallast Investments San Francisco, CA Jul 24, 2024
Associate, Investments (Acquisitions)Ballast Investments San Francisco, CA Jul 24, 2024
Internship - Multifamily Acquisitions and Asset ManagementMeridian Real Estate Partners CA Jul 24, 2024
Investment Analyst/AssociateVirtus Real Estate Capital Austin, TX Jul 24, 2024
Private Equity, Asset Management/Acquisitions Internship to Full TimeAlpha Partners New York, NY Jul 23, 2024
Acquisitions Associate/AnalystSandhurst Apartment Management Charlotte, NC Jul 19, 2024
Analyst / Sr. Analyst, InvestmentsFifteen Group Capital LLC Los Angeles, CA Jul 18, 2024
Multifamily Acquisitions Associate - Affordable HousingReliant Group Management CA Jul 17, 2024
AnalystBedrock Communities Westport, CT Jul 16, 2024
Vice President - AcquisitionsLEM Capital, L.P. Philadelphia, PA Jul 15, 2024



Looking to the future

Financial analysis is one of the strongest skill sets that any real estate professional can have, and an acquisitions/dispositions specialist requires mastery of this skill. It is said that "all the money is made on the buy" in real estate, and these specialists will continue to be crucial in extracting the maximum value from a transaction. Real estate acquisitions/dispositions specialists will play a major role in the coming years as several owners, developers, and financial institutions look to either acquire or relinquish discounted and distressed assets. Looking further into the coming years, as real estate continues to move toward being a transaction oriented business with real estate securities and REITs increasing liquidity in the real estate market, acquisition/disposition specialists will be called up on to analyze, valuate, and negotiate deals more frequently. During this time, it will be necessary for acquisition managers to have an understanding of asset performance and ultimately what drives the bottom line.

 
Acquisitions

Skills Required

  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong financial modeling ability
  • Deal structuring skills
  • Negotiation abilities
  • Strong understanding of the capital markets

Professional Reading and Resources


  • "Commercial Property News"
  • "Journal of Property Investment”
  • "Real Estate Alert"
  • "Real Estate Forum"
  • "Real Estate Finance and Investment" by William Brueggeman and Jeffrey Fisher

Industry Qualifications


  • College Degree in Business, Real Estate or Finance (Minimum)
  • Master’s Degree in Finance, Real Estate or MBA preferred
  • CCIM: Certified Commercial Investment Member

Top Companies


  • The Blackstone Group
  • Lone Star Funds
  • Starwood Capital Group
  • Tishman Speyer
  • The Carlyle Group