Acquisitions Specialist

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

The Multifamily Acquisitions Specialist is responsible for sourcing, identifying, underwriting, and closing on multifamily acquisition opportunities. This role supports the full acquisition lifecycle, from initial deal screening through due diligence, financing and closing, and works closely with senior leadership, brokers, lenders, and internal asset and property management teams.

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with global partnerships, Bru Ziv Partners is a leading real estate investment and property management firm focused on creating value by targeting undervalued properties in desirable locations with high growth potential. At Bru Ziv, we are committed to working with local communities to support neighborhood revitalization by bringing declining properties back to life. This is accomplished through our stringent investment criteria and personal approach to property management which, in turn, creates “real value” for the firm and our investment partners.

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3.1. Deal Sourcing & Pipeline Management

• Source and identify multifamily acquisition opportunities through broker relationships, direct outreach, and market research that meet a set criterion (distressed, undervalued, special situations).
• Maintain relationships with brokers and industry contacts to generate off-market and marketed deal flow.
• Screen opportunities against investment criteria and prepare initial deal assessments using the company’s financial model.
• Track and manage the acquisitions pipeline and deal status.

3.2. Underwriting & Financial Analysis

• Underwrite multifamily acquisitions using detailed Excel-based models
• Analyze rent rolls, trailing 12 income statement, budgets, Cap Ex, and operating statements.
• Build cash flow models inc. performance metrics such as Cash-On-Cash, IRR, equity multiple, and sensitivity analyses.
• Build and evaluate renovation budgets, value-add strategies, and projected rent growth
• Analyze debt financing options, financing terms, and capital structures.

3.3. Due Diligence & Transaction Execution

• Coordinate due diligence materials including leases, financials, utilities, contracts, surveys, and third-party reports
• Work with legal counsel, lenders, inspectors, and property management during the closing process.
• Identify risks, underwriting gaps, and operational issues prior to acquisition.
• Assist with LOI preparation, PSA review, and closing documentation.

3.4. Market & Investment Research

• Analyze submarket fundamentals including rent trends, vacancy, absorption, and supply pipeline.
• Review comparable sales, rent comps, and cap rates.
• Support portfolio strategy and long-term acquisition planning.

3.5. Reporting & Communication

• Prepare investment memos and presentations for internal approval.
• Clearly communicate assumptions, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate with asset management and property management to ensure underwriting aligns with operational reality.

4.1. Required

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Real Estate, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in real estate and multifamily acquisitions, real estate private equity, and/or investment banking.
• Strong Excel-based financial modeling and underwriting skills.
• Solid understanding of multifamily operations and value-add strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines simultaneously.

4.2. Preferred

• Experience underwriting value-add or opportunistic multifamily deals.
• Familiarity with property management software such as App Folio, or similar platforms (i.e. Yardi).
• Experience working directly with brokers and lenders.
• Knowledge of renovation budgeting and operational improvement strategies.

• Multifamily (and other real estate segments) underwriting and deal evaluation.
• Financial modeling and sensitivity analysis.
• Broker and lender relationship management.
• Attention to detail with strong judgment.
• Clear communication and execution focus

• Salary Compensation and Benefits
• Competitive base salary range: $70,000-$80,000.
• Performance-based bonuses tied to acquisitions completed, deal volume, and quality of work.
• Benefits package including health care insurance, retirement plan, dental, vision, life insurance and PTO.

The qualification requirements, physical demands and work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

This job description in no way states or implies that the essential duties described are the only responsibilities. The employee is required to follow any other instruction and to perform any other work duties at the request of the supervisor or other management personnel.