Real Estate Analyst; Acquisitions

Reports To: Senior Vice President of Acquisitions

Direct Reports: None

Department: Acquisitions

Location: Newport Beach, CA

FLSA Status: Exempt / Salary

Position Status: Full-Time, Hybrid

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm - subject to change based on project assignments/deadlines

Base Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000

Travel: 0-10%

Westport Properties, Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Analyst to support underwriting for acquisitions, development, and asset management within our growing self‑storage investment platform. This position is intentionally designed for individuals who are energized by analytical depth, financial modeling, and rigorous underwriting—not for candidates seeking a future transition into front‑facing deal sourcing or business development roles. The Analyst will work closely with our CIO, CFO, and acquisitions/development teams, with primary responsibilities centered on detailed financial modeling, due diligence analytics, and investment evaluation.

This is a role for someone who enjoys spending the majority of their time in spreadsheets, research, and structured problem‑solving.

Someone who prefers analytical craftsmanship over networking, sourcing, or negotiations.

A detail‑oriented problem solver who enjoys independent, focused work.

Curious about real estate but not motivated by a shift into acquisitions or capital‑raising roles.

A collaborative teammate who thrives in an entrepreneurial, data‑driven environment.

• Build, refine, and maintain financial models to underwrite new acquisition and development opportunities.
• Support due diligence processes through analysis, modeling, and organization of key materials.
• Assist in the preparation of investment memoranda and analytical materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform market research, competitive analyses, demand studies, and budgeting for new self‑storage projects.
• Interface with capital partners as needed regarding analytical inputs and reporting (non‑client‑facing, limited travel).
• Contribute to investor reporting, buy/hold analyses, financing coordination, and overall project execution.
• Develop a deep understanding of properties, markets, and deal structures to enhance decision‑making quality.
• Coordinate with third‑party vendors on acquisition DD reports.
• Ad hoc reports as needed from Home Office and various departments.
• Maintain workflows such as post‑closing checklists and underwriting checklists.

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field.

2-3 years of experience in real estate underwriting, investment analysis, banking, private equity, or a similar analytical role.

Strong foundation in cash flow analysis, valuation, and financial modeling.

High proficiency in Excel and enthusiasm for leveraging artificial intelligence to improve workflows.

Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management in a fast‑paced environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to distill complex data into clear insights.

Comfortable working independently in flexible environments (office, home, etc.).

Founded in 1985, Westport Properties (“WPI”) is an owner‑operator of self‑storage, multifamily and industrial properties across the United States. The Company is a fully integrated operator that develops, acquires, and manages its portfolio as well as providing third‑party management services. As of January 2025, WPI has over 17 million square feet of self‑storage space under management and its total assets under management is over $3 billion with its US Storage Centers brand as well as over 650 multifamily units while employing over 600 people nationwide.

WPI is a founding partner of the 501(c)3 Kure‑It, a non‑profit organization that raises money for underfunded cancer research, and Charity Storage, a 501(c)3 that uses vacant storage units to raise money for local charities. To date, Kure‑It has raised over $15M, and Charity Storage has raised over $1.2M.