Real Estate Analyst

Western States Lodging and Management; River Crest (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Hotel discounts

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) options

PTO and Vacation benefits

Job summary

Western States Lodging & Management seeks a Real Estate Analyst to evaluate investment and development opportunities, collaborating with acquisitions, finance, and development leaders on underwriting, modeling, market research, and feasibility.

The role emphasizes detailed financial analysis, market assessments, due diligence, and preparing investment materials, while monitoring performance, risks, and site feasibility from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Real Estate Development preferred.
• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of progressive experience in real estate development or financial analysis preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and financial modeling.
• Experience with reporting tools, BI platforms, and database structures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial modeling including DCF, IRR, and ROI analyses for investments.
• Perform market research and property valuations for existing properties and development sites.
• Prepare investment packets, presentations, and reports on development economics.
• Support due diligence reviewing financial statements, costs, market data and zoning.
• Monitor performance of investments and identify optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with acquisitions and development teams on underwriting and site feasibility.
• Provide insights on industry trends and regulatory impacts affecting development.

Skills

Financial modeling

Market research

Due diligence

Valuation

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's in Real Estate Development

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

BI tools

SQL

Financial modeling software

Job description

Real Estate Analyst | Help shape the future of real estate investment and development

Western States Lodging & Management is seeking a Real Estate Analyst to join our team and play a key role in evaluating real estate investment and development opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical, detail-oriented professional who enjoys turning financial and market data into meaningful insights that support strategic business decisions. You’ll be an integral member of our real estate development team, partnering closely with acquisitions, finance, and development leaders on underwriting, financial modeling, market research, valuation, due diligence, and project feasibility. You’ll help evaluate opportunities, assess investment risk, shape development strategies, and support projects from initial site evaluation through development and beyond.

What’s in it for you- Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay - $70,000 – 85,000 annually.
  • The starting rate is based on experience and qualifications. This position participates in our compensation program, which provides opportunities for future pay growth based on performance and career development.
• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%
• Hotel discounts at select Western States Lodging & Management properties

Eligible full-time associates are entitled to the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans plus Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Optional supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and other coverage options.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) and Vacation benefits

What You'll Do

• Conduct detailed financial modeling and analysis, including income statement analysis, discounted cash flows (DCF), IRR, and ROI analyses for potential real estate investments, including acquisitions and ground-up development projects.
• Perform market research and property valuations to assess opportunities for both existing properties and new development sites.
• Assist in preparing investment packets, presentations, and reports related to real estate investments, development feasibility and project economics.
• Support the due diligence processes, including reviewing financial statements, construction costs, market data, rental comparables, sales comparables, operational expense comparables and zoning requirements for ground-up development projects.
• Monitor the ongoing performance of real estate investments and development progress, identifying risks or opportunities for optimization.
• Collaborate with acquisitions and development teams on deal underwriting, site selection, and project feasibility studies.
• Provide insights on industry trends, local market conditions, regulatory impacts, and construction timelines that affect real estate development transactions.

What Makes You Successful

• Master’s of Real Estate Development preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 2–5 years of progressive experience in real estate development, financial analysis, accounting, or related roles preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting
• Experience with reporting tools, business intelligence platforms, and database structures
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas and financial modeling
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to leadership

You Know You're Successful When...

You are providing accurate, insightful financial analysis that helps leadership make confident real estate investment and development decisions. Your models are reliable, your research is thorough, and your recommendations demonstrate a clear understanding of both financial performance and market conditions. You proactively identify risks and opportunities, contribute meaningful insights to acquisitions and development discussions, and are becoming a trusted analytical partner to the teams you support.

Why Join Western States Lodging & Management?

Western States Lodging & Management is a leading property management company with a diverse portfolio that includes nationally recognized Hotel brands such as Hilton, Marriott, and IHG, Legacy Senior Living communities, and multifamily apartment communities throughout the western United States.

Our mission is simple: Serving You Like Family. That commitment extends beyond our guests and residents—it defines how we treat our associates and business partners. We believe that great people build great communities, which is why we invest in our team through meaningful work, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for long-term career growth. At Western States Lodging & Management, we encourage every team member to serve as an Ambassador of our values, a trusted Consultant who brings knowledge and solutions, a Collaborator who builds strong relationships through teamwork, and a Coach who is passionate and empowers others to learn, grow, and succeed.

Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find a workplace where your contributions are valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your potential is supported every step of the way.