About the role#
The Investments Intern focuses on financial underwriting and pre-development for multifamily projects. You will support the team in identifying new development sites, assessing yield versus risk, and performing due diligence. This role involves analyzing data to minimize risk and forecasting investment returns for potential projects.
What you'll do#
- Identify new sites that meet development criteria.
- Build and refine financial models to forecast investment returns.
- Perform due diligence for potential developments, including research on rent, expenses, utilities, taxes, and fees.
- Prepare market and demographic analysis reports using internal databases, real estate software, and your own research.
- Interpret data related to land price, construction costs, economic influences, and investment-risk trends.
- Monitor US market trends regarding employment, impact fees, permits, and supply and demand.
- Assist the development and management teams with acquisitions, student housing, tax credit projects, HUD financing, and budgets.
- Support investment team members with ad-hoc financial analysis.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Accounting, Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks across several projects.
- Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A positive attitude and a willingness to support the team at all levels.
- Relentless problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate needs.
- A solid understanding of the difference between causation and correlation.
Location & details#
- Location: Greenwood, Indiana, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About The Garrett Companies
The Garrett Companies is a real estate firm that handles multifamily development, construction, and property management. Founded in 2014, the company operates out of offices in Indiana, Colorado, and Tennessee. Its portfolio includes over 50 projects and 17,000 apartment homes across 17 states. The firm employs over 300 people and focuses on new construction, infill, and mixed-use developments.
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