Virtual Real Estate Underwriter / Acquisitions Analyst (Remote - US Based)
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Job Description
Virtual Real Estate Underwriter / Acquisitions Analyst (Remote â US Based) We are seeking a highly skilled Virtual Real Estate Underwriter / Acquisitions Analyst to support our acquisitions team focused on single-family and small multifamily properties in Austin, Texas . This is a fully 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 the gatekeeper of deal quality for our Austin, TX acquisitions pipeline. You are responsible for sourcing, analyzing, underwriting, and coordinating deals , ensuring only high-quality investment opportunities reach ownership for final decision-making. This is a high-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 stepâbyâstep instruction.
This is not a clerical role. It is a dealâmaking and investment analysis function . Core Responsibilities MLS Monitoring & Market Intelligence Monitor Austinâarea 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 opportunitiesâdo not wait for assigned leads Deal Intake & Initial Analysis Review inbound opportunities from agents, wholesalers, and offâmarket 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 cashâonâcash returns Evaluate multiple exit strategies (flip, BRRRR, longâterm hold, ADU/DADU, condo exit) Continuously refine underwriting as new data becomes available Deliver clear, investmentâready 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 versionâcontrolled 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 (NonâNegotiable) 3+ years of handsâon US real estate underwriting experience (SFR + small multifamily, valueâadd 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, dataâdriven investment recommendations Fast, professional communication with internal and external stakeholders What This Role Is NOT A data entry or administrative tracking position A stepâbyâstep guided role requiring constant instruction A negotiation or offerâmaking role A beginnerâlevel underwriting position Position Details Location: United States (remote) Time Zone: Central Time alignment preferred Type: Fullâtime, longâterm Environment: Fastâpaced, highâaccountability, performanceâdriven Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) Fully remote work setup #J-18808-Ljbffr