Associate, Transactions

April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high-quality affordable housing throughout the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles April Housing is the asset management business that oversees Blackstones affordable housing and LIHTC portfolio. April Housing seeks to preserve critical affordable housing stock while providing best in class management and high-quality housing. April is committed to being a fair transparent and responsible owner.

April Housings long-term commitment to owning affordable housing is supported by Blackstone Funds predominantly BREIT a non-listed REIT. This perpetual capital vehicle provides April with a patient and flexible source of capital and plays a critical role in enabling the creation and preservation of more affordable addition to managing a growing portfolio April Housing will ensure assets in the existing portfolio remain affordable and in compliance with all rent regulations while making significant improvements and aligning the operations with April Housings Standards of Excellence in Residential Operations.

In its pursuit of excellence April Housing is looking for individuals who share in its mission to provide high-quality housing to affordable residents.

April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high-quality affordable housing throughout the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles April Housing is the asset management business that oversees Blackstones affordable housing and LIHTC portfolio. April Housing seeks to preserve critical affordable housing stock while providing best-in-class management and high-quality housing. April is committed to being a fair transparent and responsible owner.

April Housings long-term commitment to owning affordable housing is supported by Blackstone Funds predominantly BREIT a non-listed REIT. This perpetual capital vehicle provides April with a patient and flexible source of capital and plays a critical role in enabling the creation and preservation of more affordable addition to managing a growing portfolio April Housing will ensure assets in the existing portfolio remain affordable and in compliance with all rent regulations while making significant improvements and aligning the operations with April Housings Standards of Excellence in Residential Operations.

The Associate will support the execution of real estate transactions across Acquisitions Dispositions and Capital Markets workstreams. This role manages the full transaction lifecyclefrom diligence through closingwhile coordinating internal stakeholders third-party consultants and external counterparties that include property management companies and brokers. The role will also be responsible for creating and maintaining information and files across systems such as DealPath SharePoint and PropertyHub.

What you will do:

This role will support affordable housing transactions through the following functions:

I. Due Diligence

• Initial Packages - Prepare and maintain comprehensive due diligence packages ensuring all required financial legal and operational materials are collected and organized for buyers in a timely manner:

  • Financial - Pull property-level financials (e.g. rent rolls operating statements A/R reports)

  • Legal Request and/or complete key documents with April Housing internal counsel and Deal Leads (e.g. current and future state organizational charts Certificates of Formation Partnership Operating Agreements 6460s/1115s 1116s/SREO and credit authorizations)

  • Operational - Obtain certificates permits insurance utility information and service contract documentation from property and asset managers

• Buyer/Broker/Lender Engagement Under direction of Deal Lead distribute answers to Requests for Information (RFIs)

• Analysis

  • Prepare title review summaries highlighting lien releases encumbrances and easement details

  • Abstract of key agreements leases service contracts and regulatory restrictions

  • Track and summarize capex planning data lien status and compliance certificates

  • Track and summarize property financial performance throughout deal cycle

• Issue Resolution

  • Proactively identify monitor and resolve key risks and critical path items

  • Work closely with Deal Leads to communicate progress to counterparties

II. Closing Mechanics

• Coordinate payoff requests taxes prorations utilities lien releases and settlement statement preparation

• Obtain payoff letters invoices and updated closing documents from property managers counsel and lenders

• Maintain the master closing checklist ensuring all financial and operational deliverables are accurately tracked through execution

• Identify manage critical path items to meet key dates on closing timeline

• Participate in closing calls take notes and distribute updates to relevant stakeholders

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III. Post-Closing Reconciliation

• Track wire confirmations closing statements and final settlement documents

• Update and maintain closing folders with executed documents

  Follow up on outstanding post-closing items such as PMCO fund releases escrow true-ups and insurance cancellations

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IV. Pipeline Management

• Organize and lead transaction meetings for all stakeholders

• Update deal status within DealPath

• Update deal trackers (e.g. consents third-party reports) with status key dates and critical path items

What you should have:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Real Estate or related field.

• 24 years of experience in real estate transaction support or title or paralegal fields.

• Solution oriented and able to foster a collaborative and positive environment and remain calm under pressure.

• Strong attention to detail familiarity with real estate transaction processes and experience with data and records management.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel SharePoint Box and property management financial reporting platforms (e.g. Yardi Resmen and RealPage).

• Experience reviewing title reports and creating settlement statements

• Strong organizational and records management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• Familiarity with LIHTC and affordable housing is a plus

Base Compensation Range:

Total Direct Compensation: This job is also eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis.

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EEO Statement

April Housing is an equal opportunity accordance with applicable law we prohibit discrimination against any applicant employee or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis including but not limited to: veteran status uniformed servicemember status race color caste immigration status religion religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices) sex gender gender expression gender identity marital status sexual orientation pregnancy (including childbirth lactation or related medical conditions) age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability genetic information (including testing and characteristics) protected leave status domestic violence victim status or any other consideration protected by federal state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations if you need an accommodation to complete the application process please email