Head of Acquisitions/Chief Investment Officer

RSN Property Group is looking for a head of real estate acquisitions to join a fast growing multifamily investment firm based in Los Angeles. The position is remote as we look to expand our footprint into other growth markets across the US. 

Who We are:

RSN Property Group is a forward-thinking real estate investment firm. 

We are a full-service real estate investment company located in Southern California. 

We specialize in acquiring and operating commercial multifamily properties with significant value-add components within strong MSA’s throughout the U.S. Our target markets are currently Texas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and the Carolina’s.

Our Vision:

We have a passion for providing real estate solutions for both investors and sellers to aid with transforming underutilized properties into exceptional residential communities. 

Our mission:

Provide safe, affordable workforce housing for millions of Americans

whilst growing our investors’ capital and creating long-term wealth. 

Values:

1. Excellence - Striving to be the best in class.
2. Inspired Leadership - Empowering people to live life on their terms.
3. Growth & Contribution - Never stop being curious and committed to giving back. 
4. Innovation - Using technology to create cutting-edge solutions to increase our efficiency
5. Trust & Transparency - A down-to-earth approach to integrity. 

Our Culture:

If you can commit to and live with the following principles, then you are the type of person who will be successful and help our company thrive. 

If you feel this level of engagement is not right for you or that you're not willing or able to participate with us at this level, we are not a good fit for you.

You would make an ideal candidate to join our company if you are willing to commit to the following principles:

Be entrepreneurial:

You come with the self-starting self-motivating problem-solving approach to your work.

Be curious about new opportunities 

Flexible and able to move with the current environment as it changes and maintain an abundance mindset

Team player:

Recognition that each member is important. Actively acknowledge the value and contribution of individuals on the team. Communicate skillfully with team members to resolve conflicts or stalemates. Exhibit tolerance for the variety of humanity and be down to earth.

Respect for the vision:

Willingness to live into and act upon the company values, vision, and mission.

Transparency:

Self-discipline to document your actions and measure progress so that if someone else stepped in the middle of your process they would know exactly where you are and how to take up where you left off.

Responsibility:

Take ownership of your role, your actions, and your decisions. Be a part of the solution.

POSITION SUMMARY

The CIO position will report to the CEO & Founder of RSN.  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Sourcing real estate investments in our target markets by developing broker relationships.
• Creating and maintaining an effective acquisition team (outside real estate brokers and consultants) and managing the people, programs, processes, and analysis of acquiring commercial real estate.
• Recommending financing programs for the existing portfolio
• Sourcing debt capital to support the activities of the real estate portfolio. 
• Sourcing new equity partnerships and high net worth investors.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years related experience with a private investor, opportunity fund, investment bank, or other opportunistic, profit-oriented investment organization. 

Experience must include:

1. Have a proven track record in managing a multifamily and/or commercial real estate business.

2. Must have multifamily acquisition experience.

3. Leading an investment management team.

4. Portfolio management: +$20MMAUM

5. Writing strategic plans, locating, structuring, negotiating, and financing commercial real estate transactions

6. Experience in raising both equity and debt capital to support new acquisitions initiatives and existing properties.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Identify potential strategic commercial real estate investment trends and opportunities. 
• Takes a leadership role in decision-making on investments 
• Leads underwriting and due diligence activities 
• Briefs on proposed acquisitions
• Identifies sources of debt and equity financing relationships 
• Works with professionals to structure and negotiate real estate transactions. 
• Oversees closing of transactions. 
• Responsible for the management of the investment group. 
• Travel to visit investment managers and real estate investments.
• Candidates must be willing to travel up to 30% of the time finding new investment opportunities. 

Educational Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in real estate, business administration, economics or finance, complemented by a master’s degree (MBA a plus but not a must). 
• Skills, Abilities, and Personality Traits must align with our culture and values (described above). 
• Entrepreneurial personality. 
• Strong work ethic. 
• A proven track record of successful investments. 
• Proven broker and debt/equity sourcing relationships. 
• Superior understanding of how to find structure and close profitable real estate investments. 
• Knowledge of all types of commercial real estate investments and multiple market knowledge. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively delegate and to manage. 
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships. 
• Strong excel modeling experience.  
• Proven leadership abilities.

If you are interested in applying for the position please follow the instructions below exactly. We look forward to hearing from you, and hopefully to working together! 

1. Create a 2 minute or less video on why you want to work with us, and why you are the best fit to help us grow the business. Upload to Youtube, Vimeo, or similar service and email us the link (see below). Please make sure no log-in or account is required.
2. Create an email with the subject line "Your Name - Application Part 1"
3. Include your resume and three references.
4. Any documentation you feel would highlight your previous real estate investing experience/track record.