Full-Time

Portfolio Support Manager

Fairstead

Fairstead

201-500 employees

Develops and manages affordable apartment communities

No salary listed

Houston, TX, USA

In Person

On-site in Houston, TX with occasional travel (roughly 10-15%).

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Yardi
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • 1 – 3 years of experience in property management
  • Working knowledge of Affordable programs such as LIHTC, HUD, and Section 8 are highly encouraged
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Proficiency in property management systems (e.g., Yardi, RealPage), with the ability to navigate, extract, and analyze operational and financial data
  • Project coordination or project management experience
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
  • Proven ability to analyze data and produce clear, actionable reports
  • Adaptable and agile, with the ability to quickly step into new environments and contribute effectively
  • Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Travel: Approximately 10–15%
Responsibilities
  • Provide ongoing administrative support to assigned Senior Regional Managers and regional teams
  • Support documentation and coordination for capital projects and large-scale renovations
  • Assist with budget preparation, tracking, and budget variance reporting
  • Collaborate with property leadership and accounting teams to ensure accurate financials, including timely support for accounts payable and receivable processes
  • Collect, review, and analyze historical income and expense data for properties
  • Prepare accurate and timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly property performance reports
  • Assist with due diligence for property acquisitions
  • Prepare presentations, reports, and other materials as needed
  • Maintain organized records and documentation for the portfolio
  • Identify trends, variances, and performance drivers; escalate insights to leadership
  • Partner with Regional Managers to ensure consistent and accurate reporting
  • Gather and analyze market data, including rent comparables and local trends using internal and third-party sources
  • Interface with internal stakeholders (and external partners as needed) to support understanding of asset performance and unique property characteristics
  • Support internal projects and portfolio-wide initiatives
  • Assist with rollout of new programs, processes, and operational improvements
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support portfolio operations and evolving business needs
  • Coordinate and manage travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, and transportation
  • Prepare, submit, expense reports accurately and timely
Desired Qualifications
  • Preference for Affordable housing experience
  • LIHTC, HUD, and Section 8 knowledge encouraged

Fairstead is a real estate company focused on creating affordable communities across the United States. It operates a full‑stack platform with in‑house teams for acquisitions, development, construction, asset management, and property management, and it owns and manages more than 27,000 apartments in 28 states. The company’s product is carried out by coordinating land and building acquisition, development and construction, then ongoing management and operation of affordable housing communities through its in-house teams. Fairstead differentiates itself by offering an end-to-end platform with control over every step of a project from purchase to long‑term management, combined with a nationwide footprint and a mission‑driven commitment to affordable housing. Its goal is to expand access to safe, affordable housing by growing and managing communities at scale while maintaining quality and community impact.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2026 acquisitions in Houston and Tampa expand footprint with $38 million-plus renovations.
  • Samuel Madden Homes broke ground in November 2025, adding 207 affordable and mixed-income homes.
  • Fairstead ranked No. 1 in AHF substantial rehabilitations, validating renovation depth and pipeline momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Fairstead lost Blodgett equity litigation on May 13, 2026; damages remain unresolved.
  • Tens of millions in potential payouts strain cash and distract leadership through appeals.
  • Heavy reliance on subsidized housing and financing partners concentrates regulatory and execution risk.

What makes Fairstead unique

  • Fairstead owns, manages, and develops 30,000-plus apartments across 28 states.
  • Its in-house AI tools centralize rent, AP, utility, reporting, and resident communications.
  • NAHMA ranked Fairstead No. 15 in 2026 Affordable 100, signaling scale and execution.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Plans

401(k) Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Discounts

Company News

Fairstead
Aug 18th, 2026
Fairstead ranks #25 on Multi-Housing News' 2026 Top Multifamily Property Management Companies list.

Fairstead ranks #25 on Multi-Housing News' 2026 Top Multifamily Property Management Companies list. Mhn | 08/18/26. Fairstead has been named to Multi-Housing News' 2026 Top Multifamily Property Management Companies list, ranking #25 among 65 firms nationwide. Fairstead also grew its property management footprint by more than 50% in 2025, one of just four firms on the list to hit that mark. As its portfolio expands, its commitment stays the same: quality management and service for the residents and communities Fairstead serve.

PR Newswire
Aug 9th, 2023
Fairstead Promotes Internal Development And Asset Management Leaders Rob Dunn And Noah Hale To Managing Director

NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairstead today announced the promotion of two team members to the role of Managing Directors. In recognition of their impact and expertise, as well as Fairstead's commitment to developing and supporting internal talent, Rob Dunn and Noah Hale have been appointed as Managing Directors.With almost two decades of experience in the real estate industry, Rob Dunn, Managing Director, Asset Management, will serve as head of Fairstead's asset management group, overseeing the firm's portfolio of workforce, market rate, affordable, and mixed-use communities. Prior to joining Fairstead, Dunn spent six years overseeing asset management, property management, and complex capital transactions for a large New York City based firm.Noah Hale, Managing Director, Development, offers expertise in acquisition, rehabilitation, and development of affordable and mixed-income housing. Hale's experience spans geographies, ranging from the recently approved ground-up redevelopment of 532 new homes at Samuel Madden Homes in Alexandria, VA to the 250 unit rehabilitation of Goodlette Arms affordable senior housing in Naples, FL.Both Dunn and Hale are based primarily out of Fairstead's newly opened Florida office, reflecting Fairstead's growth and commitment to the southeast market. The two joined Fairstead in 2020 and in that time have increased responsibilities while generating positive outcomes for residents and partners."We are proud to elevate Fairstead team members Noah Hale and Rob Dunn to the roles of Managing Directors," said Jeffrey Goldberg, CEO of Fairstead

PR Newswire
Sep 19th, 2022
Fairstead, Community Leaders Celebrate Second Annual Atlantis Community Day

Mayor Dyer Proclaims September 17, 2022 as Atlantis Community Day in Virginia Beach. Large-Scale Renovation of Atlantis Apartments is 75% Complete