Ariful I.
Real Estate Analyst, Investment Underwriting & Financial Modeling
Top-Rated Commercial Real Estate Underwriter | Financial Modeler | Market Research Expert With 8+ years of hands-on experience in commercial real estate underwriting and financial analysis, I help investors, brokers, and lenders unlock value, reduce risk, and confidently assess deals across all asset classes — multifamily, self-storage, retail, office, industrial, and hospitality. I specialize in robust financial modeling, valuation, and deal underwriting for acquisitions, value-add investments, and ground-up developments. Whether you're syndicating a multifamily project, evaluating an office repositioning, or preparing for a capital raise — I bring institutional-grade analysis with the agility and attention of a dedicated freelancer. ✅ My Expertise Includes • Dynamic financial modeling in Excel (with minimal input needs) • Cash flow projections, DCF & return metrics (IRR, Equity Multiple, CoC) • Waterfall & promote structure modeling for LP/GP syndications • Lease abstracting and rent roll analysis • Sales & rent comps, submarket and demographic analysis • Refinance and exit strategy evaluation • Investment memorandums, pitch decks, and business plans I use leading tools like CoStar, CREXI, LoopNet, Rentometer, and Apartments.com, and I have working knowledge of ARGUS runs and ARGUS integration into Excel models. My reports are professional, data-driven, and always tailored to your investment strategy. My Services • Underwriting & Valuation: In-depth deal assessment with risk analysis • Financial Modeling: Custom, assumption-driven models for acquisitions & developments • Waterfall Design: IRR-based promote structures for equity syndication • Lease Abstracting: Clear summaries of lease clauses, financial obligations, and renewal terms • Market Research: Submarket comps, rent trends, and occupancy analysis • Pitch Decks & Memos: Professional-grade documents for capital raising or internal review • Exit & Refinance Analysis: Plan scenarios to maximize returns at disposition Industries & Asset Classes I Work With • Multifamily | Self-Storage | Office | Retail | Industrial | Hospitality | Mixed-Use • Ground-Up Development | Value-Add | Stabilized Acquisitions | Refinance Scenarios Flexible Pricing for Long-Term Clients I offer attractive discounts for long-term collaborations: • 0–20 hours/month → $39.99/hour • 21–50 hours/month → $30/hour • 51–100 hours/month → $25/hour • 100+ hours/month → $15/hour Let’s build something impactful together — whether you’re an individual investor, family office, PE fund, or developer. 📩 Reach out today to discuss your project or schedule a consultation. I look forward to helping you succeed in your next commercial real estate investment.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $8.4k
Billed in all: $103,335$103k
$559 in the last 6 months
Across 17 contracts
Across 171 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 7% in Real Estate Acquisition
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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