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Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.

Land Acquisition Analyst

The Land Acquisition Analyst facilitates and assists in the land acquisition function including research, financial and pricing analysis. Scrutinizes all property deals and finds land in areas and price ranges consistent with company needs, while optimizing the return on investment and minimizing risk to the company. Supports the Land Development team with contract maintenance and invoicing.

Responsibilities:

+ Develop property value analysis and underwriting for raw land and vacant development lots for acquisitions.

+ Prepare time-to-market underwriting proformas and conduct general research in selected markets to identify land opportunities.

+ Prepare graphs, maps, marketing boards, and standard features comparisons.

+ Review and interpret zoning and land use ordinances.

+ Gather competitive information from other residential communities.

+ Coordinate Architectural Review Board (ARB) approvals with developers, owners, and HOAs.

+ Oversee the compilation of data related to specific jurisdictions, HOA obligations, and property taxes.

+ Perform asset sales pricing analysis and formulate/analyze financial deal points for potential disposition opportunities.

+ Develop feasibility packages.

+ Create and update tracking reports for all assets to ensure compliance with market strategic goals.

+ Provide lot analyses on all communities and prepare reports with a snapshot of all acquisitions.

+ Build strong internal relationships with Purchasing, Construction, Architecture, and Property Management teams.

+ Ensure overall project development proceeds on schedule and is consistent with internal policies and procedures.

+ Process all land-related applications and permits for approval.

+ Manage files, documents, plans, contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and contract exhibits; work directly with Legal on the drafting of contracts; code invoices and process check requests for land acquisition and development; and update and maintain accurate project development schedules and budgets.

Requirements:

+ High school diploma/GED required.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Economics, Statistics, Government Relations, or a related field preferred.

+ Master’s degree in Real Estate, Economics, Statistics, Government Relations, or a related field preferred.

+ Minimum of 2 years of experience in land acquisitions, including contract negotiation and relationship building.

+ Minimum of 3+ years as a financial analyst and/or business analyst preferred.

+ Valid driver's license required.

+ Intermediate experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics CRM are preferred.

+ Possessing excellent verbal and written communication, planning, and business/financial analysis skills, along with strong leadership, negotiation, prospecting, and problem-solving skills.

+ Competent in implementing process improvement changes with keen attention to detail. Additionally, being adaptable and flexible in a changing environment.

Build your career with us:

At AMH, we know what it takes to feel at home. That’s not just our product; it’s also our culture. We work to maintain a people-first culture of trust, belonging, and inclusion, where our employees are empowered to collaborate and take initiative. If you’re ready to elevate your career, we hope you'll consider making your home with us. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out soon! To learn more about our workplace, please visit amh.com/careers.

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