About the job

American Realty Advisors, LLC (ARA) is one of the largest privately held private equity institutional real estate investment managers in the United States, with over $11.3 billion in assets under management. ARA invests on behalf of institutional investors through core and value-add real estate funds and separate accounts, targeting industrial, office, multi-family, and retail assets nationwide through direct equity, hybrid debt, mezzanine, and preferred equity structures.

THE ROLE

American Realty Advisors is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to join our Investments team in Los Angeles. This is an 8-week, paid, full-time, in-person internship designed for rising juniors or seniors who are passionate about commercial real estate and eager to gain hands-on experience in the industry.

The intern will be immersed primarily in acquisition activities but will also gain valuable exposure to asset management, accounting, research and strategy and portfolio management. This opportunity offers a broad view of the real estate investment lifecycle while contributing directly to the performance and strategic oversight of a national portfolio.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSKey Responsibilities

• Assist the Investment team in evaluating potential new investments by underwriting in Excel/Argus.
• Provide market research and comparative property analysis for prospective investments.
• Assist in writing Investment Committee Memorandums.
• Attend calls with Brokers and Partners.
• Join the Investment team for site tours and comparative market tours when possible.
• Participate in market research projects and property benchmarking efforts.
• Assist in preparing internal reports, presentations, and strategy materials.
• Learn how to extract and analyze data from key institutional real estate platforms including Argus Enterprise, MRI, and CoStar.
• Attend cross-functional meetings with teams in asset management, acquisitions, portfolio management, and accounting to understand the interdependencies across the investment platform.
• Attend weekly pipeline and investment committee meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ideal Candidate

• Rising Senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in commercial real estate through coursework or extracurricular activities.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Argus, CoStar, or similar tools is a plus.
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Resides in the Southern California area and able to commute to the Downtown LA office daily.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• First-hand exposure to institutional real estate asset management practices.
• Insight into the operational, financial, and strategic aspects of commercial real estate.
• Cross-functional experience and mentorship from experienced professionals across departments.
• Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to active projects and firm initiatives.

COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate for this role will exhibit competency in the areas listed below. At ARA, we see possessing these traits as vital to the success of the position:

• Creative Thinking – An innovative thinker who translates thoughts into actionable items.
• Works Collaboratively – A team player with a commitment to achieving objectives through collective action and communication.
• High Energy – Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where multi-tasking is essential.
• Models Our Values – Conducts daily business and interactions with mindfulness to reflect ARA’s culture and promote its values and standards.
• Results Driven – Outperforms expectations and promotes the firm’s competitive advantage through an analytical and context-driven approach to problem-solving.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Expected work hours: 8:30 to 5:30, Monday through Friday.
• Work environment and physical demands: General office environment.
• Location: Downtown Los Angeles (In-Person, 5 Days/Week)
• Duration: 8 Weeks – Summer 2026

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