Intern, Acquistions

About the Role

Invitation Homes is seeking motivated students for a 10-week paid summer internship program, serving as the first step in building a career within the Investment Management Group (IMG) as an associate. This is a unique opportunity to learn the due diligence and acquisition process firsthand, applying business practices in a fast-paced, real-world environment. Interns will deliver innovative solutions to business challenges and build relationships with their manager and mentor. The program also includes opportunities for personal and professional development, community outreach, and intern-specific events.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with underwriting single-family residential Build-to-Rent (BTR) projects, development opportunities, one-off purchases, and portfolio transactions.
• Collaborate with analysts and associates to draft investment memos for the Investment Committee.
• Learn to model cash flows, return projections, and other financial metrics to assess investment viability.
• Perform analysis on real estate market trends and investment performance to aid decision-making.
• Ensure data accuracy by reviewing financial models and investment performance data.
• Complete ad-hoc projects assigned by the manager and mentor.
• Suggest improvements to existing processes and tools.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience utilizing a technical skill (e.g., Excel, AI, Python, Tableau, SQL, etc.) through coursework, personal initiatives, or previous employment is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Rising senior or grad student pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited university in Finance, Real Estate, Business, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other related fields.
• Expected graduation date between December 2028 and May 2028.
• Strong analytical mindset.
• Eagerness to learn technical tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt, problem-solve, and collaborate effectively.
• Desire to work in Dallas, Texas.

Salary Range: $17.90 - $31.03