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American Homes 4 Rent Land Acquisition Analyst in Reno, Nevada
Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.
The Land Acquisition Analyst facilitates and assists in the land acquisition function including research, financial and pricing analysis. The Analyst will scrutinize all property deals and find land in areas and price ranges consistent with company needs, while optimizing the return on investment and minimizing risk to the company. The Analyst will also support the Land Development team with contract maintenance and invoicing.
Responsibilities:
Develops analysis of property value and underwriting for raw land and vacant Development lots for acquisitions; prepares time-to-market underwriting proformas; conducts general research in selected markets to facilitate the identification of land opportunities; prepares graphs, maps, marketing boards and standard features comparisons; reviews and interprets zoning and land use ordinances; gathers competitive information from other residential communities.
Coordinates Architectural Review Board (ARB) approvals with developers, owners and HOAs; oversee the compilation of data related to specific jurisdiction, HOA obligations and property taxes; Performs asset sales pricing analysis (e.g., residual value analysis) and formulates/analyzes financial deal points for potential disposition opportunities; develops feasibility packages.
Creates and updates tracking reports for all assets to ensure compliance with market strategic goals; provides lot analyses on all communities; collects and analyzes data to prepare reports with a snapshot of all acquisitions for any given time; builds strong internal relationships with Purchasing, Construction, Architecture and Property Management and works with each group to ensure overall project development proceeds on schedule and is consistent with internal policies and procedures.
Processes all land-related applications and permits for approval.
Manage files, documents, plans, contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and contract exhibits at the direction of the Land / Planning Managers, working directly with Legal on the drafting of contracts.
Invoice coding and processing of check requests for land acquisition and development.
Update and maintain accurate project development schedules and budgets at the direction of the Land / Planning Managers.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Economics, Statistics, Government Relations and/or a related preferred.
Master’s degree in Real Estate, Economics, Statistics, Government Relations and/or related preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in land acquisitions, this specifically includes contract negotiation and relationship building required.
Minimum 3+ years as a financial analyst and/or business analyst preferred.
Valid driver’s license required.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite required.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics CRM preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication, planning, and business/financial analysis skills.
Strong leadership, negotiation, prospecting, and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to multi-task.
Must be able to implement process improvement changes.
Must be able to use discretion and independent judgement.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Must be able to pay close attention to details.
Must be able to adapt and flex to a changing environment.
Build your career with us:
At AMH, we know what it takes to feel at home. That’s not just our product; it’s also our culture. We work to maintain a people-first culture of trust, belonging, and inclusion, where our employees are empowered to collaborate and take initiative. If you’re ready to elevate your career, we hope you'll consider making your home with us. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out soon! To learn more about our workplace, please visit amh.com/careers.
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