What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Research VP position at Fogelman Properties?
Fogelman is a nationally recognized, fully-integrated multifamily real estate company that invests in and manages apartment communities, backed by six decades of experience, dynamic associates, and expert leadership. Our collaborative culture has earned us recognition as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Multifamily and one of Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Companies. With teamwork, experience, and expertise at the core of who we are, we create welcoming communities for thousands of residents while building trusted relationships and durable value for our partners, investors, and associates.
The Research VP will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic objectives of Fogelman’s investment management platform. The position encompasses deep analytical work and multi-level research to help guide the investment process, capital flows analysis, and market leadership within the multifamily real estate sector. The role will directly support leadership in shaping investment strategy, enhance deal execution through rigorous market and financial analysis, and leverage advanced technology tools in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Investment Strategy Support
o Work closely with executive leadership to provide qualitative and quantitative research, scenario analysis, and strategic insights for investment committee discussions and platform-level decision-making.
o Synthesize market, capital, and operational intelligence to inform both long-term investment strategy and tactical acquisitions or dispositions.
Market Analysis for Deal Support
o Conduct and present submarket and micro market research, including competition, demand drivers, supply pipeline, and local trends to directly support deal sourcing, underwriting, and asset management decisions.
o Prepare comprehensive maps, data sets, and actionable conclusions to refine acquisition and disposition strategies.
Client Presentations & Investor Reporting
o Create compelling, data-driven presentations, investment memoranda, and market outlook reports for internal and external audiences, including owner, partner, and investor clients.
o Assist in the development and regular updates of market commentary, investment case summaries, and executive/board packages
Technology Tool Leveraging
o Utilize advanced modeling, data visualization platforms, and market research databases to collect, cleanse, analyze, and present large datasets.
o Continuously evaluate and recommend new technological platforms and data sources to sharpen Fogelman’s research capabilities and operational efficiency.
Analysis & Tracking of Investor Capital Flows
o Analyze and report on investor capital movement, fund flows, and allocations across projects and vehicles.
o Support preparation of regular and ad hoc reporting packages for existing and prospective investor communications, incorporating up-to-date capital flows data.
Collaboration & Leadership Support
o Interface with cross-functional teams in capital formation, transactions, asset management, portfolio management, and operations to ensure alignment of research activities and data-driven insights with company priorities.
o Proactively participate in strategic meetings, bringing a research perspective to investment projects and team initiatives.
Qualifications
Fogelman is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the pre-employment process which may include criminal background, motor vehicle reporting, drug testing, and reference checks.
The Research VP will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic objectives of Fogelman’s investment management platform. The position encompasses deep analytical work and multi-level research to help guide the investment process, capital flows analysis, and market leadership within the multifamily real estate sector. The role will directly support leadership in shaping investment strategy, enhance deal execution through rigorous market and financial analysis, and leverage advanced technology tools in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Investment Strategy Support
o Work closely with executive leadership to provide qualitative and quantitative research, scenario analysis, and strategic insights for investment committee discussions and platform-level decision-making.
o Synthesize market, capital, and operational intelligence to inform both long-term investment strategy and tactical acquisitions or dispositions.
Market Analysis for Deal Support
o Conduct and present submarket and micro market research, including competition, demand drivers, supply pipeline, and local trends to directly support deal sourcing, underwriting, and asset management decisions.
o Prepare comprehensive maps, data sets, and actionable conclusions to refine acquisition and disposition strategies.
Client Presentations & Investor Reporting
o Create compelling, data-driven presentations, investment memoranda, and market outlook reports for internal and external audiences, including owner, partner, and investor clients.
o Assist in the development and regular updates of market commentary, investment case summaries, and executive/board packages
Technology Tool Leveraging
o Utilize advanced modeling, data visualization platforms, and market research databases to collect, cleanse, analyze, and present large datasets.
o Continuously evaluate and recommend new technological platforms and data sources to sharpen Fogelman’s research capabilities and operational efficiency.
Analysis & Tracking of Investor Capital Flows
o Analyze and report on investor capital movement, fund flows, and allocations across projects and vehicles.
o Support preparation of regular and ad hoc reporting packages for existing and prospective investor communications, incorporating up-to-date capital flows data.
Collaboration & Leadership Support
o Interface with cross-functional teams in capital formation, transactions, asset management, portfolio management, and operations to ensure alignment of research activities and data-driven insights with company priorities.
o Proactively participate in strategic meetings, bringing a research perspective to investment projects and team initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (real estate, finance, economics, or related field preferred).
- 7 years relevant experience in real estate investment research, financial analysis, or capital markets within multifamily and investment management.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, synthesize, and visualize complex information for executive decision-making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for investor, leadership, and team interactions.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of market research databases and modeling platforms.
- Experience with client reporting, investor presentations, and preparation of board-level materials
Fogelman is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the pre-employment process which may include criminal background, motor vehicle reporting, drug testing, and reference checks.
