Virtual Real Estate Underwriter / Acquisitions Analyst (Remote - US Based)

Virtual Real Estate Underwriter / Acquisitions Analyst (Remote)

We are seeking a highly skilledVirtual Real Estate Underwriter / Acquisitions Analyst to support our acquisitions team focused onsingle-family and small multifamily properties in Austin, Texas.

This is afully remote, US-based position. Candidates must be located in the United States and be able to work in alignment with US Central Time hours.

Applicants who submit a short introduction video will be prioritized.
This role requires strong comfort with video calls and real-time collaboration.

Role Summary

You serve as thegatekeeper of deal quality for our Austin, TX acquisitions pipeline.

You are responsible forsourcing, analyzing, underwriting, and coordinating deals, ensuring only high-quality investment opportunities reach ownership for final decision-making.

This is ahigh-ownership, analytical role requiring independent thinking, fast decision-making, and strong attention to detail. You are expected to proactively identify missing data, disqualify weak deals early, and drive analysis forward without step-by-step instruction.

This is not a clerical role. It is adeal-making and investment analysis function.

Core Responsibilities

MLS Monitoring & Market Intelligence

• Monitor Austin-area MLS daily to identify properties within our buy box
• Track price reductions, stale listings, and emerging opportunities
• Maintain a watchlist of potentially mispriced or undervalued properties
• Proactively surface opportunities—do not wait for assigned leads

Deal Intake & Initial Analysis

• Review inbound opportunities from agents, wholesalers, and off-market sources
• Classify deals as:Pass, Keep (needs more info), or Escalate
• Maintain accurate tracking systems and ensure data integrity

Underwriting & Financial Analysis

• Gather and validate property, comp, rental, and market data
• Build and maintain pro formas using established models
• Calculate MAO, ARV, and projected cash-on-cash returns
• Evaluate multiple exit strategies (flip, BRRRR, long-term hold, ADU/DADU, condo exit)
• Continuously refine underwriting as new data becomes available
• Deliver clear, investment-ready recommendations with supporting rationale

Deal Coordination & Execution Support

• Coordinate underwriting workflow once deals show potential
• Schedule walkthroughs and coordinate inspections with the Acquisitions Lead
• Collect and verify photos, videos, and property condition reports
• Assemble complete, organized deal packages for ownership review

Data & Pipeline Management

• Maintain clean, structured, and version-controlled deal tracking systems
• Use Google Sheets, Smartsheet, Dropbox, MLS, and related tools
• Build or improve templates to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Agent & Wholesaler Communication

• Serve as first point of contact for inbound opportunities
• Collect missing information quickly and professionally
• Maintain strong, responsive communication with external partners
• All negotiation and offer discussions remain with the Acquisitions Lead

Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• 3+ years of hands-on US real estate underwriting experience (SFR + small multifamily, value-add focus)
• Proven ability to independently classify deals (Pass / Keep / Escalate)
• Strong understanding of ARV analysis, comps, investor buy boxes, and pro forma modeling
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel
• Strong understanding of US residential real estate financing structures and terminology
• Ability to identify missing data and independently drive deals from intake to underwriting completion
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail

Tools Used

• MLS (access provided)
• Google Sheets / Excel
• Smartsheet
• Dropbox / Google Drive
• Zillow, Redfin, county records
• Additional real estate research platforms as needed

What We Value Most

• Proactive identification of weak or incomplete deals early in the process
• Strong organization and disciplined pipeline management
• Active monitoring of MLS and market trends for opportunities
• Clear, data-driven investment recommendations
• Fast, professional communication with internal and external stakeholders

What This Role Is NOT

• A data entry or administrative tracking position
• A step-by-step guided role requiring constant instruction
• A negotiation or offer-making role
• A beginner-level underwriting position

Position Details

• Location: United States (remote)
• Time Zone: Central Time alignment preferred
• Type: Full-time, long-term
• Environment: Fast-paced, high-accountability, performance-driven

Application Instructions

Please submit a1–2 page case study analysis of a residential property, including:

• Identification of missing information and how you would obtain it
• A complete pro forma with recommended MAO and projected cash-on-cash return
• A clearPass / Keep / Escalate recommendation with justification

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Fully remote work setup