Landing a job as a "Multifamily Analyst"
Hey guys! Looking for some suggestions on landing a job with a company in my mid-size southeast town. This is from the job listing:

* *Analyze current and past financial data and performance to make recommendations on profit enhancement*
* *Value multifamily real estate across the continental US; both for purchase and supporting asset managers evaluating existing portfolio*
* *Consistently analyze financial information based on both routine and ad-hoc reports*
* *Interpret financial data to recognize changing trends, patterns, and their meaning related to key performance indicators*
* *Communicate financial insights suggesting business issues to management and/or investors*

Bit of background: Graduated in '15 BSBA Finance at a no name state school. Worked with a boutique financial planning firm for 4 years as an associate advisor where I mostly crafted/modeled portfolios, estate plans, executed trades. Our client base was strictly small business owners/Fortune 500 execs (I say that to differentiate from someone dialing for dollars all day at Morgan Stanley). Also, simultaneously worked remotely with a political tech company. Both have given me decent excel skills. I ended employment with both in 2018 and have been in state government since.

I always thought of CRE as sorta out of my league. The developers in my town that I was aware of have a clear pipeline of talent that doesn't include my network or schooling. I figured there's no chance in CRE for me. Now, I've come to find we actually have a few multifamily developers with offices in town. With this town being low in desirability, I think I may actually have a decent chance getting an interview.

I've lived on everything free at A.CRE for the past few months. 

Would I be out of line to send some kind of property analysis along with my resume and cover letter? Like an acquisition model to show that I know that I'm not some idiot applying for any job I meet the basic requirements for?

I worry about making myself standout against someone who went to a well known SEC school and has credit analyst/underwriter etc. experience.
[{"id": "fgm6xqz", "text": "For what sounds  to me like an analyst or asset management position with a local developer, I\u2019d say your prior experience and seeming proficiency in excel are what you should highlight.  Another plus if can understand financial statements and balance sheets. \n\nAs an employer, my first question is going to be about your employment gap.  Have a good response at the ready.   I wouldn\u2019t stress about your non-SEC education, you do have a degree!  \n\nGood Luck", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fgm6zn9", "text": "I\u2019d recommend doing an analysis of a deal that\u2019s available in your market and sending both a model and write up. Would be a great jumping off point for a conversation.", "replies": [{"id": "fgmqaee", "text": "What would a write up look like? I\u2019m thinking about modeling an acquisition and sending the excel file along with a \u201cLet\u2019s chat\u201d cover email and resume.", "replies": [{"id": "fgmr3ob", "text": "I would say a 5 pager with the following: \n\nExecutive summary: What is the deal and why do you like it (high level). \n\nTransaction Description: \nTimeline, cap-ex or development budget, financing, exit. \n\nFinancials: Snapshot your pro-forma and cash flow projections from excel. Briefly explain the line item assumptions. \n\nRent/Sales Comps: show rental and sales comparable properties. \n\nMarket overview: Demographics, rent growth, job growth, housing supply etc. \n\nPutting this together should take 20-30 hours for a through job.", "replies": [{"id": "fgmynmb", "text": "Thanks for the suggestions!", "replies": [{"id": "fk854zt", "text": "Late to see this l, but I agree.  Sending a financial model and being able to describe the deal/metrics is very valuable.  \n\nTop Shelf Models, http://tsmfinancialmodels.com has some good templates to get you started.", "replies": [], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fgm8fat", "text": "A couple things:\n- analyst is usually the entry level position. So, what they are looking for is a certain level of financial acumen, business acumen, use of excel, and personality. They have a model. They want to make sure they can teach you and that you\u2019re a quick learner, and that they like you. \n- No one in commercial real estate will care about your financial advisory experience save that it shows you are competent enough to run a spreadsheet and talk to clients (i.e. have some interpersonal skills). \n- id frame it that you\u2019re willing to take a step back in compensation and career to move to them because you like them and this is what you want to do. \n- you need to call them directly or find a mutual connection and get an introduction (this would be ideal). Don\u2019t apply online, ever. Full stop.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fgmdnta", "text": "I started my career as an analyst for a local mf developer with similar skill set. On a trip now touring properties but PM me and I\u2019m happy to offer insight later on.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fgmhpe2", "text": "Currently an Asset Manager at a small Multifamily outfit. A.CRE is amazing. Keep on it and leverage it as much as possible.", "replies": [{"id": "fgml7j1", "text": "It truly is a great resource! Do you think I'd be better off doing an acquisition or hold/sell model? Of course they have their own models and I won't have exact info, but it can't hurt to show some competency, right?", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fgmol42", "text": "Do some googling on employees, and reach out to them just to network. Also, dont think your idea will hurt to send them an analysis.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "fgmoun0", "text": "Go to live CRE events. Plenty of them out there. Super places to network and people always looking to build their team. \n\nCRE converge\n\nRodKhleif.com\n\nMarcus &amp; Millichap\n\nCORFAC\n\nCREF 2020 \n\nTo name a small sampling. Literally a hundreds of events a year with opportunities to network.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]