Real Estate Acquisitions & Development Intern
Company: LRE & Companies
Location: San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Paid Internship
Schedule: Part-time during the school year and/or full-time during the summer
Work Setting: In-person
About LRE & Companies
LRE & Companies is a real estate development company focused on hospitality and retail projects throughout the western United States. Our work includes hotels, retail centers, drive-thru developments, acquisitions, and value-add commercial real estate opportunities.
We are an entrepreneurial, hands-on team that values initiative, professionalism, and people who want to build a long-term career in real estate. As our platform continues to grow, we are also expanding into select brokerage and third-party real estate services, creating unique opportunities for young professionals to gain real-world exposure across multiple parts of the business.
Position Overview
LRE & Companies is seeking a high-performing student for a paid, in-person internship focused on real estate acquisitions, retail site selection, and development. This role is designed for someone who wants meaningful exposure to live deals and is serious about building a career in commercial real estate.
This is not a passive internship. The right candidate will work directly with our team on active projects, market research, site evaluation, pipeline tracking, and real-world deal activity. We are looking for someone sharp, hardworking, curious, and eager to learn.
This role is ideal for students interested in:
- commercial real estate
- acquisitions
- development
- retail brokerage
- site selection
- real estate finance
Responsibilities
- Research markets, retail corridors, and development opportunities
- Assist in identifying potential acquisition, redevelopment, and land opportunities
- Support site selection efforts for retail and restaurant users
- Help analyze demographics, traffic counts, access, visibility, competition, and surrounding land uses
- Prepare market summaries, site packages, and internal research materials
- Track leads, opportunities, and follow-up activity
- Assist with broker, property owner, tenant, and ownership research
- Support due diligence related to zoning, entitlements, ownership, and preliminary feasibility
- Help organize deal pipeline information and internal reporting
- Work closely with senior team members on live projects and active assignments
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, Economics, Urban Planning, or a related field
- Strong academic performance
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable with research, outreach, and working in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Excel, Google Workspace, and basic presentation materials
- Strong interest in commercial real estate, retail development, acquisitions, or brokerage
- Based in the Bay Area or able to commute to San Rafael
What You’ll Gain
- Direct exposure to acquisitions and development
- Hands-on experience with live real estate opportunities
- Mentorship from an active development team
- Practical experience in market analysis, site evaluation, and deal process
- Meaningful responsibility and real project involvement
- Potential path to a future full-time opportunity for exceptional performers
Compensation
This is a paid internship. Compensation will be based on experience, skill set, and availability.
Location
San Rafael, CA
This is an in-person internship and is not a remote role.
How to Apply
Please apply through Handshake and include:
- Resume
