Austin Parker
@austinparker
Acquisitions Manager with expertise in real estate investment strategies.
What I'm looking for
I am an Acquisitions Manager with a strong background in real estate investment and asset management. My journey began at Louisiana State University, where I earned my BS in Marketing with a concentration in Professional Sales. Since then, I have honed my skills in sourcing, analyzing, and negotiating property acquisitions, particularly in the Chicago market.
At Bayview Asset Management, I initiated acquisition efforts and successfully sourced single-family fix-and-flip opportunities. My role involves estimating rehabilitation costs, underwriting deals, and collaborating with construction teams to ensure timely project completions. Previously, as an Acquisitions Analyst at Second Avenue, I analyzed income demographics to enhance rental property success and managed due diligence timelines for an average of 20 property closings each month. My experience also includes roles in brokerage and business development, where I developed strong industry relationships and honed my negotiation skills.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Acquisitions Manager
Bayview Asset Management
Oct 2024 - Present (8 months)
Initiated acquisition efforts in the Chicago market, sourcing single-family fix-and-flip opportunities both off-market and through the MLS. Underwrote various deals, estimated rehabilitation costs, and coordinated property walkthroughs to verify projected costs.
Acquisitions Analyst
Second Avenue
Feb 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 4 months)
Analyzed income demographics and growth patterns to enhance the success of rental properties, evaluating portfolios for asset desirability and identifying high-potential investment opportunities. Managed due diligence timelines, closing an average of 20 properties each month, and built industry relationships to facilitate property closings.
Broker
Kiser Group
Nov 2019 - Feb 2022 (2 years 3 months)
Ensured smooth closings by maintaining diligent communication with lenders, attorneys, and outside brokers. Created comprehensive real estate marketing reports and distributed them to new leads, while also evaluating income-producing assets and developing strategic disposition plans.
Business Development Representative
Zacks Investment Research
Oct 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 1 month)
Developed qualified sales opportunities for analytical and research tools, managing outbound lead generation and following up with prospects in the financial market. Conducted cold calls and emails to prospect and qualify accounts, becoming a product expert to effectively address objections.
Intern
Latter & Blum Real Estate Management
May 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 5 months)
Built client relationships through cold calling and scheduled meetings to discuss floor plans, collaborating with agents on marketing projects. Conducted data mining to identify property leads and segmented markets using ArcGIS, and researched potential client contact information.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Activities and societies: LSU Alumni Association, Chicago Chapter (October 2023-present) - Secretary and Board Member.
Focused on developing a strong foundation in marketing principles with a specialized concentration in professional sales. Gained expertise in various aspects of sales strategies and market analysis.
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