Acquisitions & Capital Markets Intern (Fall / Winter 2026)

About the Company

GY Properties is a U.S. real estate company headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, specializing in acquisition, development, construction, and in-person management of multifamily residential properties and high-end residential condominiums. With over 30 years of experience in Philadelphia and surrounding areas, GY Properties focuses on creating homes and communities by emphasizing location, wellness, and innovation for residents and investors. Core values include respect, honesty, accountability, innovation, and inclusivity.

About the Role

As an Acquisitions & Capital Markets Intern, you will support the Acquisitions and Capital Markets team in evaluating real estate investment opportunities and assisting with capital sourcing efforts. This role provides hands-on exposure to underwriting, market research, and transaction execution within a vertically integrated real estate investment platform.

This is an unpaid, for-credit internship requiring a 20-hour/week commitment, fully in-person at the Philadelphia office.

Responsibilities

• Investment Analysis & Underwriting
  • Assist with screening and evaluating potential acquisition opportunities
  • Support the development and maintenance of financial models, including cash flow projections and return analysis
  • Help review rent rolls, operating statements, and other property-level data
• Market & Property Research
  • Conduct market research and comparable property analysis to support underwriting assumptions
  • Compile and organize data on market trends, transactions, and asset performance
• Transaction & Due Diligence Support
  • Assist with due diligence coordination, document organization, and data room management
  • Support preparation of internal investment memoranda and external presentation materials
• Capital Markets Exposure
  • Provide support for financing and capital markets initiatives, including lender outreach and capital tracking
  • Assist with organizing lender, broker, and investor information
• Team Collaboration & Learning
  • Participate in broker calls, internal meetings, and property tours as appropriate
  • Collaborate with teams across acquisitions, development, asset management, and property management

Requirements

• Current enrollment as a junior or senior undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Internship must be eligible for academic course credit
• Strong interest in real estate investing, acquisitions, and finance
• Basic understanding of real estate concepts such as cash flow, NOI, cap rates, and leverage

Skills

• Technical Skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Ability and willingness to learn real estate financial modeling concepts
• Professional Skills
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
  • Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, and high level of integrity
  • Highly motivated, curious, and responsive to feedback

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship, coursework, or project-based experience related to real estate, finance, or investments
• Familiarity with real estate research platforms such as CoStar or Real Capital Analytics (academic exposure acceptable)
• Introductory exposure to real estate financial modeling or investment analysis
• Interest in capital markets, lending, or institutional real estate investing

Schedule

Part-time opportunity: 20 hours per week, fully in-person at the Philadelphia office.

GY Properties currently requires COVID-19 vaccination for all employees and interns, except where religious or medical exemptions apply.