REAL ESTATE MARKET & LAND ACQUISITION ANALYST

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TYPE OF WORK

Any

WAGE / SALARY

$6.00 per hour

HOURS PER WEEK

25

DATE UPDATED

Jun 7, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

About Us
MGVG Development is a Georgia-based multifamily development company focused on developing workforce housing communities throughout the state. We currently own and operate approximately 400 apartment units and are actively expanding our development pipeline.

We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented Real Estate Market & Land Acquisition Analyst to identify underserved housing markets, locate development opportunities, and help drive our expansion strategy.

This is not a typical virtual assistant position. We are looking for someone who can think critically, conduct independent research, and help identify our next development opportunities.
Position Overview
Your primary responsibility is to identify Georgia markets that have a demonstrated need for additional housing and then locate development sites that meet our acquisition criteria.

You will effectively serve as our acquisitions research department by identifying both the market opportunity and the land opportunity.
Primary Responsibilities
Market Research & Housing Demand Analysis
• Identify underserved housing markets throughout Georgia
• Analyze population growth, employment growth, housing shortages, vacancy rates, occupancy levels, rent trends, and workforce housing demand
• Review comprehensive plans, housing studies, and economic development announcements
• Identify cities and counties actively seeking additional housing development

Development Pipeline Research
• Track multifamily developments under construction
• Monitor planning commission agendas, rezoning applications, and development permits
• Identify competing apartment developments and estimate future supply

Land Acquisition Research
• Identify development sites through Crexi, LoopNet, LandWatch, ---------- , Zillow, county GIS systems, and local broker listings
• Verify ownership, zoning, rezoning potential, utility availability, flood status, and road frontage

Market & Site Feasibility
• Determine whether rents can support $1,150+ one-bedroom units and $1,300+ two-bedroom units
• Verify documented housing need and likelihood of multifamily support
• Evaluate market competition and site viability
Development Site Criteria
• Georgia locations only
• Population greater than 13,000
• 4-8 acre parcels
• Highway frontage or major road frontage
• Water and sewer available
• Outside flood zones
• Suitable for 72-120 unit apartment developments
• Land pricing generally between $25,000-$50,000 per acre
• Strong workforce housing demand
• Potential for rezoning to multifamily
Weekly Deliverables
Market Opportunity Report:
• Top markets ranked by housing need, rent potential, employment growth, development competition, political support, and overall opportunity score

Land Opportunity Report:
• Address
• Parcel number
• Acres
• Asking price
• Zoning
• Utility availability
• Flood zone status
• Rent comps
• Development activity nearby
• Overall acquisition score

Acquisition Recommendations:
• Top opportunities with supporting rationale
Required Skills
• Strong real estate research experience
• Excellent internet research skills
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
• Strong written English
• Ability to work independently
• High attention to detail
• Strong critical thinking skills
Preferred Experience
• Multifamily development
• Commercial real estate
• Land acquisition
• GIS mapping
• Planning and zoning
• Market feasibility analysis
• Economic development research
Compensation
Please include:
• Hourly rate
• Weekly availability
• Relevant experience
• Resume
• Examples of similar work completed
Application Test
Qualified candidates will complete a paid test assignment:

1. Identify a Georgia market with documented housing demand.
2. Identify one development site meeting our criteria.
3. Provide supporting research and recommendations.

Applicants who can demonstrate strong research, analytical ability, and independent thinking will be given priority.

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