Director of Acquisitions, Affordable Housing

Bh-Properties; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Housing, a subsidiary of Bh-Properties, seeks a Director of Acquisitions to lead strategy, sourcing, underwriting and closing of affordable housing transactions. Focus initially on age-restricted opportunities, with extensive experience in regulatory agreements and deal structuring.

The role demands strong leadership, robust market knowledge, and a proven track record in acquiring multifamily properties, including LIHTC and HAP programs. Travel to target markets is required.

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.
• Travel required

Responsibilities

• Focus on affordable housing; act as key member of the acquisition team.
• Participate in establishing a 5-year operating plan to scale the opportunity.
• Assist in building out necessary infrastructure to support the strategy.
• Oversee the acquisition process, including sourcing, due diligence, third-party reports, and closings.
• Prepare market analysis, underwriting and deal summaries for opportunities.
• Develop relationships within brokerage, developer, and lender communities in target markets.
• Attend selected conferences.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, finance, or accounting

Advanced degree

Job description

DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITIONS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING www.livehavenhousing.com

Haven Housing is a wholly owned subsidiary of BH Properties, 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, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, and Seattle and can acquire and close transactions, in most cases, in as little as ten days. Founded over 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 12M square feet across 18 states. In May 2025, the Company launched 'Haven Housing', an investment vertical for the sole purpose of acquiring affordable housing and market-rate communities. As of its launch, Haven Housing, through its parent company, owns and manages over 4,000 residential units.

POSITION

The Director of 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

Austin, TX

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.
• Assist in building 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.
• Attending 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

We offer a generous and comprehensive compensation & benefits package, along with the opportunity for professional growth and development within a well-capitalized, entrepreneurial, and growing real estate investment group.