Head of Affordable Housing Acquisitions

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401K
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Growth Opportunities

AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACQUISITIONS

COMPANY

BH Properties is a privately held commercial real estate investment firm focused on value-add acquisitions in office, industrial, retail, and multi-family properties throughout the Western United States along with investments in distressed debt, ground leases, and affordable housing.

The Company is vertically integrated, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Riverside, Seattle, Phoenix, Dallas, and Houston and is able to acquire and close transactions, in most cases, in as little as ten days.

Founded thirty (30) years ago and operating with no outside capital partners allows us advantages in moving quickly and creatively in structuring acquisitions to satisfy seller needs.

Today, the Company owns and operates approximately 10M square feet across 18 states.

POSITION

Initially reporting to the President & CEO and working in partnership with the Head of Strategic Investments, the Head of Affordable Housing Acquisitions will be responsible for strategy, originating, underwriting, and closing Affordable Housing transactions in multiple markets with an initial focus on age-restricted opportunities.

The successful candidate will have extensive acquisition experience and a deep understanding of the regulatory agreements encumbering affordable housing properties and the nuances that create a compelling acquisition.

The Company anticipates a focus on existing properties or portfolios in lieu of ground-up developments.

LOCATION

Preferred location in either Los Angeles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Focused on affordable housing, the candidate will be a key member of the Company’s acquisition team working in partnership with other acquisition professionals in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

In addition :

• Participate in establishing a 5-year operating plan to scale the opportunity
• Build-out the necessary infrastructure to support the strategy
• Oversee the acquisition process, including sourcing, managing due diligence, reviewing third-party reports, and working with legal and finance teams to facilitate closings
• Prepare market analysis, underwriting, and deal summaries for opportunities being recommended
• Develop relationships within the brokerage, developer, and lender communities in target markets to facilitate opportunities
• Attend selected conferences

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-10 years of real estate acquisition and underwriting experience
• Knowledge of the federal affordable housing programs (LIHTC & HAP) along with other legacy programs
• Understanding of the various tax and financing alternative programs
• Established relationships with regional third-party management companies
• Established relationships within the investment sale broker community
• College degree in real estate, business, finance, or accounting
• Advanced degree a plus
• Knowledge of market rate multi-family acquisitions a plus
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities; ability to quickly assess deal viability
• Outstanding analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with others in a team-oriented, collaborative, and deadline-driven environment
• Team player who loves to brainstorm, problem-solve, and who can think independently
• Travel required

COMPENSATION

$175,000-$200,000

We offer an excellent compensation package, an exciting opportunity, and the chance to grow and develop with a well-capitalized entrepreneurial investment group.

For immediate consideration please submit resume with salary expectations. Resumes submitted with salary requirements will be considered first.

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