Real Estate Analyst-FG

D.R. Horton•Greensboro, NC

20h

About The Position

Forestar Group Inc. is a residential lot development company focused on delivering desirable communities for homebuilders in both established locations and long-term growth markets. Forestar’s vision is to be the nation’s leading residential lot developer. The Company’s strategic relationship with D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, complements Forestar’s vision of creating neighborhoods that enhance the lives of community residents while creating value for shareholders, trade partners and employees. Forestar Group is currently looking for a Real Estate Analyst. The right candidate will work alongside acquisitions, development and investment managers to assist with due diligence, forecasting and benchmarking of potential and existing development projects.

Requirements

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related degree
1 to 3 years of real estate development experience preferred
Advanced Excel Financial modeling
Proficient in Word, Outlook, Adobe and Power Point
Basic knowledge of real estate transactions

Nice To Haves

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize conclusions and confidently present well-supported arguments for or against a specific investment opportunity.
Ability to focus under pressure and comfortable meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent critical reasoning, quantitative and analytical skills demonstrated by work experience and/or academic record.
Ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines
Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, color vision and peripheral vision.
The noise level is general moderate

Responsibilities

Perform due diligence and underwriting of prospective acquisitions and developments
Provide support for the acquisition, financing, development and disposition process
Prepare financial modeling to support and guide both acquisition and asset management decisions
Prepare presentation materials on new and existing investments for internal and external uses
Analyze and monitor the financial performance of properties including financial modeling, benchmarking to budget, and collaborating with management in executing business plans
Assist with analysis of the overall market and monitor industry trends
Ability to travel overnight
Administer and manage databases
Assist with providing conceptual plans for subdividing and parceling assets