Good Life Housing Partners, LLC seeks a full-time Real Estate Economist to work in Pasadena, CA. Candidate must have at least a Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or Financial Engineering, with 12 months of Investment Analyst or Economist experience working in the real estate industry. Twelve months of work experience using Excel, and performing financial modeling, asset valuation, and due diligence in the real estate industry is also required.
Candidate duties will include:
Develop predictive financial models using econometrics and machine learning to forecast rent growth, occupancy, and asset performance across student housing and multifamily portfolios;
Conduct quantitative risk analysis to evaluate market volatility, interest rate exposure, and liquidity constraints, informing capital allocation and hedging strategies;
Analyze demographic, enrollment, and migration trends to assess long-term housing demand and guide site selection and development timing;
Evaluate policy and regulatory impacts, including zoning, tax incentives, and rent control, on investment feasibility and asset valuation;
Integrate macroeconomic indicators into dynamic forecasting tools that support acquisition timing, portfolio rebalancing, and strategic planning;
Integrate macroeconomic indicators into dynamic forecasting tools that support acquisition timing, portfolio rebalancing, and strategic planning; and
Prepare market briefs and scenario analyses that help senior leadership and capital partners evaluate strategic options.
Employer: Good Life Housing Partners, LLC
Contact: rachel@goodlifehp.com