Real Estate Analyst (Acquisitions)

Job Title: Real Estate Analyst

Reports To: Senior Vice President of Acquisitions

Direct Reports: None

Department: Acquisitions

Location: Newport Beach, CA

FLSA Status: Exempt / Salary

Position Status: Full-Time, Hybrid

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm - subject to change based on project assignments/deadlines

Base Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000

Travel: 0-10%

Job Summary

Westport Properties, Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Analyst to support underwriting for acquisitions, development, and asset management within our growing self-storage investment platform. This position is intentionally designed for individuals who are energized by analytical depth, financial modeling, and rigorous underwriting—not for candidates seeking a future transition into front-facing deal sourcing or business development roles. The Analyst will work closely with our CIO, CFO, and acquisitions/development teams, with primary responsibilities centered on detailed financial modeling, due diligence analytics, and investment evaluation. This is a role for someone who enjoys spending the majority of their time in spreadsheets, research, and structured problem-solving.

Who You Are

• Someone who prefers analytical craftsmanship over networking, sourcing, or negotiations.

• A detail-oriented problem solver who enjoys independent, focused work.

• Curious about real estate but not motivated by a shift into acquisitions or capital-raising roles.

• A collaborative teammate who thrives in an entrepreneurial, data-driven environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Build, refine, and maintain financial models to underwrite new acquisition and development 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.

• Interface with capital partners as needed regarding analytical inputs and reporting (non–client-facing, limited travel).

• Contribute to investor reporting, buy/hold analyses, financing coordination, and overall project execution.

• Develop a deep understanding of properties, markets, and deal structures to enhance decision-making quality.

• Coordinate with third party vendors on acquisition DD reports

• Ad hoc reports as needed from Home Office and various departments

• Maintain workflows such as post-closing checklists and underwriting checklists

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related field.

• 2-3 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 enthusiasm for leveraging artificial intelligence to improve workflows.

• 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 insights.

• Comfortable working independently in flexible environments (office, home, etc.).

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 S