Real Estate Acquisition and Development Associate

Baco Properties

$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3+ years in real estate acquisitions, development, or investment analysis
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or related field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong financial modeling skills
  • Deep understanding of self-storage or commercial real estate markets is a plus
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • High attention to detail with a proactive mindset
  • Strong interpersonal skills for team collaboration and independent work

Responsibilities

  • Conduct market research to identify acquisition opportunities
  • Build and maintain detailed financial models in Excel
  • Support evaluation and structuring of real estate acquisitions
  • Assist in coordinating project management and development activities
  • Prepare investment presentations and memos for decision-making
  • Manage due diligence checklists and closing timelines
  • Develop investor reporting and proposal materials
  • Track project data including schedules, budgets, and financials
  • Proactively source off-market acquisition opportunities and initiate outreach
  • Represent the company at industry events to monitor market trends

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
  • 401(k) matching contribution
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Full Job Description
Position Overview

We're looking for a results-driven and detail-oriented professional who is passionate about real estate, particularly the fast-growing self-storage sector. You'll be involved in all aspects of the acquisition and development lifecycle, from market research and financial modeling to due diligence and deal execution.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct in-depth market research to identify acquisition opportunities based on demographic trends, zoning, transportation, and market demand.
  • Build and maintain detailed financial models in Excel to project income statements, cash flows, and balance sheets.
  • Support the evaluation, underwriting, and structuring of self-storage and commercial real estate acquisitions.
  • Assist in coordinating project management and development activities across active sites.
  • Prepare investment presentations and internal memos to support executive and investment committee decisions.
  • Manage and maintain due diligence checklists and closing timelines.
  • Develop investor reporting, budgets, and capital/debt proposal materials.
  • Track and interpret key project data including schedules, budgets, contracts, and financials.
  • Proactively source off-market acquisition and development opportunities by identifying high-potential assets and initiating direct outreach to owners, leveraging data-driven strategies and relationship-building to generate investment opportunities.
  • Represent the company at industry events and conferences to stay ahead of market trends.


Preferred Skills & Qualifications
  • 2-3+ years of experience in real estate acquisitions, development, or investment analysis.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or a related field.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel; strong financial modeling and analytical skills required.
  • Deep understanding of self-storage or commercial real estate markets a plus.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and within a team.


Benefits
  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus, and incentive compensation
  • 401(k) matching
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

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