RETS Associates

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RETS, on behalf of our client, is seeking a Director of Investments. This is an acquisitions focused role with aspects of asset management. Our client is a newly formed real estate entity created out of a 40+ year, $100mm+ company that is a leading manufacturer of security door hardware for residential, commercial, and institutional uses. This new entity expects to complete 1-2 transactions per year initially, deploying approximately $4-6M of annual equity, with plans to scale capital deployment over time. This is not an ideal role for someone currently doing many deals per year with a long deal sheet of large portfolio acquisitions. About the Role This person will focus primarily on multifamily and industrial opportunities across the west coast and sun belt markets. This is a remote position with occasional attendance required in the Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate lives in SoCal and can be in Los Angeles on short notice. The position represents high-visibility, entrepreneurial opportunity for a real estate investment professional to influence the firm’s private market acquisition strategy, drive full-cycle deal execution, and support ongoing asset management functions. Responsibilities • Focus on multifamily and industrial opportunities across the west coast and sun belt markets. • Influence the firm’s private market acquisition strategy. • Drive full-cycle deal execution. • Support ongoing asset management functions. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Real Estate Finance, or related field. • 10+ years of commercial real estate acquisitions experience. • Robust track record of sourcing, underwriting, and closing deals—ideally with expertise in multifamily and/or industrial acquisitions. • Ability to independently manage the entire acquisition lifecycle, from strategy and sourcing through due diligence, closing, and transition to asset management.