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About Kohan C. Schnurr
I am a finance-driven real estate professional with hands-on experience managing the full life cycle of residential acquisitions, renovations, and dispositions building practical experience in value creation, market timing and return optimization.
Currently completing a B.B.A. in Finance with a Real Estate emphasis at Texas Christian University’s Neeley School of Business, I am pursuing a corporate career focused on portfolio and disposition analysis, financial modeling and market analytics. I aim to translate my on-the-ground execution experience into data-backed strategies that can maximize asset performance across diverse markets. (Expected Graduation May 2026)
Professional Objective
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My goal is to join an institutional real estate firm where I can contribute to portfolio-level analysis and deepen the financial modeling skills I’ve developed through practical project experience. Each project I’ve completed has reinforced how data, timing and disciplined execution converge to drive measurable results.
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My objective is to apply these insights within a corporate asset-management environment and further develop my skills under the leadership of experienced mentors.
Professional Experience
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Investment & Acquisition Lead | Self-Directed Projects (2023-Present)
- Sourced, underwrote and acquired six undervalued residential assets across the DFW market; executed value-add renovations that increased marketability and stabilized assets for profitable disposition or rental performance
- Delivered $87K gain on initial project as a college freshman through disciplined acquisition pricing and post-improvement appreciation
- Overseeing 26 months of landlord operations, focusing on occupancy, rent optimization and maintenance cost control to maximize NOI
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Intern | Endeavor Real Estate Group (2025)
- Supported financial feasibility analysis and underwriting for mixed-use commercial developments
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Intern | D.R. Horton New Home Sales (2024)
- Gained insight into inventory turnover, buyer demographics and new-construction pricing strategies
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Licensed Realtor | eXp Realty (2023–Present)
- Provides MLS access, market comparables, and pricing analysis to support acquisition and disposition strategy.
Education & Leadership
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Senior | B.B.A. Finance – Real Estate Concentration, TCU Neeley School of Business
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Participant: TCU Consultative Sales Program | ICSC & UNC Retail Real Estate Case Competition (2025)
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Member: Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity | Neeley Mentorship Program | TCU Real Estate Club
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Dean’s Honor List Recipient
Core Competencies
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Market Valuation & Acquisition Strategy
- Analyzing comparable sales, identifying undervalued assets, estimating ARV and negotiating below-market acquisitions
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Financial Modeling & ROI Analysis
- Running detailed budgets, forecasting renovation costs, estimating returns and tracking profit margins
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Project Management & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinating subcontractors, budgets, inspectors and lenders
- Managing under tight deadlines and dynamic market conditions
- Maintaining schedule integrity through proactive problem-solving and adaptability
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Risk Assessment & Contingency Planning
- Anticipating cost overruns, delays and shifting market conditions
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Data-Informed Decision Making
- Using sales and rent comps, repair costs, and city data to decide on projects
Licenses & Certifications
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B.B.A., Finance – Texas Christian University (Expected May 2026)
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Licensed Real Estate Sales Agent – Texas Real Estate Commission (2023)
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Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE®)
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Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA®)
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Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource (SFR®)
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National Association of REALTORS® (2023)
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Introduction to Negotiation – Yale University (2024)
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Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel & PowerPoint (2023)
Full Acquisition-to-Disposition Experience
What I Bring From My Portfolio Projects
Each of my six self-led projects deepened my knowledge of how data, design and discipline work together to create measurable value.
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I bring first-hand knowledge and understanding of every phase of the residential asset's lifecycle from acquisition to disposition.
Market Valuation & Acquisition Strategy
- Analyzing comparable sales, identifying undervalued assets, estimating ARV and negotiating below-market acquisitions
(Swipe the Arrow to Reveal Before and After Slides Below)
Project Management & Cross Functional Coordination
- Coordinating subcontractors, budgets, inspectors and lenders
- Managing under tight deadlines and dynamic market conditions
- Maintaining schedule integrity through proactive problem-solving and adaptability
Financial Modeling & ROI Analysis
- Running detailed budgets, forecasting renovation costs, estimating returns and tracking profit margins and IRR.
Data-Informed Decision Making
- Using sales and rent comps, repair costs and city data to decide on projects.
Risk Assessment & Contingency Planning
- Anticipating cost overruns, delays and shifting market conditions.
- On-the-ground execution experience
- Real-world context for financial modeling
- Performance-driven mindset and strong work ethic
- Coachable and learns new material quickly
- Work well in team environments with shared visions
If you believe I might be a great fit for your company, please contact me on LinkedIn to discuss potential opportunities.