Real Estate Analyst (Acquisitions)

Westport Properties, Inc.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westport Properties, Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Analyst in Newport Beach, CA to support underwriting for acquisitions within a growing self-storage investment platform. The role emphasizes analytical depth, financial modeling, and rigorous underwriting, with leadership by CIO and CFO.

This position focuses on data-driven work, AI-powered workflows, and structured problem-solving. You will build models, assist due diligence, prepare memoranda, and conduct market studies, while collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in relevant field.
• 0-2 years of experience in real estate underwriting or analytical roles.
• Strong foundation in cash flow analysis, valuation, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Build, refine, and maintain financial models to underwrite acquisition opportunities.
• Support due diligence with analysis, modeling, and materials organization.
• Assist in preparing investment memoranda for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform market research, demand studies, and budgeting for self-storage projects.
• Develop understanding of properties, markets, and deal structures to support decisions.
• Support asset management activities after close.
• Produce ad hoc reports and analysis for home office and departments.
• Leverage AI tools to automate repetitive tasks and accelerate research.
• Use AI to draft investment memos and summarize due diligence materials.
• Identify and implement AI-powered workflows to improve underwriting and reporting.

Skills

Excel

AI tools

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate/Finance/Economics

Job description

Job Title: Real Estate Analyst

Reports To: Vice President of Acquisitions

Direct Reports: None

Department: Acquisitions

Location: Newport Beach, CA

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Status: Full-Time

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

Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000

Travel: 0-10%

Job Summary

Westport Properties, Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Analyst to support underwriting for acquisitions within our growing self-storage investment platform. This role is intentionally designed for individuals who are energized by analytical depth, financial modeling, and rigorous underwriting, not for candidates looking to transition into front-facing deal sourcing or business development down the road. The Analyst will work closely with our CIO, CFO, and acquisitions team, with core responsibilities centered on financial modeling, due diligence analytics, investment evaluation, transaction coordination, asset management, and precedent transaction tracking. This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys spending the majority of their time in spreadsheets, research, structured problem-solving, and AI-powered workflows.

What You'll Do

• Build, refine, and maintain financial models to underwrite new acquisition 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.
• Develop a deep understanding of properties, markets, and deal structures to support better decision-making.
• Support asset management activities following close.
• Produce ad hoc reports and analysis as requested by the home office and various departments.
• Leverage AI tools to automate repetitive tasks, accelerate research, and improve the quality and speed of deliverables.
• Use AI to assist in drafting investment memos, summarizing due diligence materials, and synthesizing large data sets into clear insights.
• Identify and implement new AI-powered workflows that make the team more efficient across underwriting, reporting, and asset management.

Who You Are

• Someone who prefers analytical craftsmanship over networking, sourcing, or negotiations.
• A detail-oriented problem solver who does their best work independently and with focus.
• Curious about real estate but not motivated by a future shift into acquisitions or capital-raising roles.
• A collaborative teammate who thrives in an entrepreneurial, data-driven environment.
• Comfortable with technology and proactive about using AI as a core part of your workflow, not just an afterthought.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 0 - 2 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.

Skills

• High proficiency in Excel and demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve work product and efficiency.
• 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, actionable insights.
• Comfortable working independently across flexible environments (office, home, etc.).

Why Westport

• Opportunity to become a key analytical expert within a growing national real estate investment platform.
• A long-term technical career path without pressure to move into front-facing deal roles.
• Exposure to the full investment lifecycle while staying deeply focused on modeling, analytics, and underwriting.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where analytical excellence is genuinely valued -- and where you'll work within a cohesive, tight-knit team.

About Westport Properties

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.