Acquisitions Analyst

Homebound • Santa Rosa, CA

5d

About The Position

Homebound is on a mission to make it possible for anyone, anywhere, to build a home using technology. Created by an experienced team of construction, real estate, design, and technology experts, Homebound is transforming the residential construction industry by improving the costly and inefficient process of building a home. We’ve created an entirely new way to build homes with technology powering every stage from start to finish to provide a seamless experience for our customers. Homeowners across the country can choose where they want to live, select a home plan that’s perfect for them, then personalize and buy it, all online. Homebound has raised $150M in capital from leading venture capitalists like Google, Khosla, Thrive Ventures, and we’re scaling quickly in places like Texas, Colorado and Florida. Come build your future with us. About the Role: Homebound’s Investment Strategy team is hiring an Acquisitions Analyst to support our infill development pipeline. This role is central to how we evaluate and secure new properties. You will underwrite infill opportunities, coordinate diligence, and keep cross-functional teams aligned on the financial viability of each potential deal. This is an execution-focused position that requires consistency, accuracy, and strong analytical judgment. Expect a steady cadence of evaluating opportunities, reviewing comps, updating assumptions, and moving deals through a structured diligence process. Prefer candidates in Dallas, Houston, or Tampa/St. Petersburg.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or related analytical field.
• 1-2 years of experience in single-family residential acquisitions, ideally for a large home builder or real estate institution.
• Strong quantitative skills with the ability to evaluate data accurately and quickly.
• High attention to detail and personal accountability.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage consistent underwriting volume with limited oversight.
• Comfort learning new markets, workflows, and tools in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in residential real estate, development, and investment analysis.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel for basic financial modeling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite on- and off-market residential opportunities using internal pricing tools and external data.
• Review dozens of opportunities weekly and identify which opportunities meet Homebound’s criteria.
• Lead key diligence items including zoning, utilities, taxes, insurance, easements, and HOA or municipal constraints.
• Coordinate with Architecture & Design, Procurement, Operations, and Strategy to ensure assumptions align with buildability and margin targets.
• Prepare deal summaries, sensitivities, and recommendations for leadership.
• Maintain comps libraries, market dashboards, and acquisition KPIs.
• Assist with investment materials for external capital partners and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with additional tasks and responsibilities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees