Deal Maker / Acquisition Manager

Position Summary

The Deal Maker / Acquisitions Manager leads all aspects of land/real estate acquisition projects to sustain/grow LyvWell Communities in target markets across the specified Region. The manager locates, reviews, qualifies, and secures land acquisition opportunities for ground-up developments of build-for-rent development projects. This role is responsible for doing what is necessary to build a pipeline of projects in line with the equity deployment mandates. The manager will also be the primary party responsible for maintaining intimate knowledge of each market’s fundamentals, real estate trends, and competitor transactions. This role reports to the CEO/Managing Partner.

Primary Accountabilities

• Feasibility: Prepare feasibility packages including conducting thorough financial analysis, transaction summaries, product costs, competitive market research, entitlement analysis and various GIS mapping analytics.
• Contract Negotiations: Compose LOIs/PSAs with legal resources, to review and monitor existing purchase agreement to ensure compliance with contract terms and mitigate internal risks.
• Entitlement: Lead and manage third party consultants on density studies, entitlement submittals to govt. agencies & municipalities, and other due diligence reports.
• Political Management: Meet with local neighborhoods and government officials and employees regarding new developments.
• Market Data: Maintain land and competitor database and tracking matrix. This includes future threats of supply through vacant land.
• Strategy & Research: Work directly with CEO and team conducting market research for acquisition properties and assist in establishing target markets.
• Negotiations: Demonstrate proficiency in negotiations and contracts for land acquisitions.
• Networking: Develop a network of local developers, builders, brokers, and landowners through various channels.
• Lender Relations: Provide required information for loan applications and processing, as well as, for investor reports.
• Closing Coordination: Coordinate land closing with the capital partner, legal, accounting, and legal teams.
• Tours: Conduct market tours with Equity and Debt partners as needed.
• Reporting: Create cash flow budgets and forecasts for EMDs, pursuit costs and land closings; adhere to disciplined ICM process
• Due Diligence: Manage proficient due diligence processes for new pursuits.
• Investor Relations: participate in investor calls and provide input and background for respective deals sourced

Qualifications / Skills & Abilities:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Real Estate or Finance Required
• A Master’s Degree is strongly preferred
• A Minimum of 4-7 years of real estate land or MF acquisition or brokerage experience and a strong interest in the BTR industry
• Successful candidates will demonstrate an advanced understanding of real estate development, site planning, financing real estate deals, and project development.
• Demonstrated strong financial and investment skills
• Demonstrated extensive analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with additional focus on Excel skills
• Demonstrated high aptitude for building relationships and networking
• Demonstrated strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate/work with others (written and oral)
• Ability to work independently
• Self-starter

Minimum Requirements:

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. 

- Capability to multi-task and prioritize competing deadlines. 

- Commitment to teamwork and professional integrity. 

- Willingness to travel as needed for site visits, meetings, and industry events.

*The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.*