James Foote
West Islip,New York
Summary
I am a seasoned Investment Associate with a proven track record of executing successful real estate investment transactions. Armed with expertise in financial analysis, market research, and deal structuring, I've been instrumental in closing multimillion-dollar investments. Leveraging my adeptness in evaluating opportunities and constructing dynamic financial models, I drive informed decisions that lead to profitable outcomes. Additionally, my strong capital raising abilities complement my analytical skills, further enhancing my contribution to the investments success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Investment Associate
Blake Capital Group
01.2023 - Current
- Contributed to the successful acquisition of real estate assets totaling over $500 million in capitalization.
- Evaluated direct acquisition and development investment opportunities utilizing Excel to construct pro forma cash flows, intricate debt and joint-venture waterfall structures, and performed sensitivity analyses.
- Played a pivotal role in capital raising efforts on a deal-specific basis, orchestrating lead generation strategies including targeted advertisements, strategic email campaigns, and active participation in industry events, resulting in the successful acquisition of over $9 million in limited partner (LP) equity from investors.
- Produced comprehensive offering memorandums and various pertinent deal offering materials for firm investors.
Capital Markets Analyst
Equity Multiple
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Contributed to the successful closure of of over $20 million in real estate investments, contributing to a total capitalization of $300 million across diverse asset classes and markets, encompassing the entire capital stack.
- Conducted thorough market research to evaluate and analyze real estate investments, including market conditions and trends, to determine their financial viability.
- Performed financial analysis and modeling utilizing Microsoft Excel to support the underwriting and acquisition of commercial real estate assets.
- Prepared detailed investment reports and presentations to display findings to the investment committee.
Real Estate Associate
Kassin Sabbagh Realty
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Successfully structured, negotiated, and closed on $7M+ of real estate transactions.
- Conducted market research and data analysis to identify market trends and opportunities.
- Prepared financial documents, contracts, and other legal documents to aid clients in their pursuit of a property.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics with a specialization in financial analysis
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NYUniversity at Albany
Albany, NYSkills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Dynamic Financial Modeling
- Underwriting
- Capital Raising
- Real Estate Investment & Transactions
- Data Analysis & Visualization
- Qualitative & Quantitative research
- Risk Assessments
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Due Diligence
- Salesforce CRM
- Sales & Networking
Hobbies and Interests
- Real Estate
- Fitness
- Golf
- Sports
- Investing
- Traveling
Timeline
Investment Associate
Blake Capital Group
01.2023 - Current
Capital Markets Analyst
Equity Multiple
05.2022 - 01.2023
Real Estate Associate
Kassin Sabbagh Realty
07.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Economics with a specialization in financial analysis
Binghamton University
University at Albany