Ryan Evans

About Ryan Evans

Real estate is more than just an asset class—it\'s a dynamic investment vehicle that requires a deep understanding of acquisitions, capital markets, and development strategy.I bring 6+ years of experience in commercial real estate, spanning leasing, investment sales, acquisitions, and capital markets. With a track record of executing transactions exceeding $200M across multifamily, office, industrial, and retail assets, I specialize in site selection, sourcing, financial underwriting, and capital structuring.My expertise lies in financial analysis, deal structuring, and investment strategy. Having worked closely with institutional and private investors, corporate/franchise and local tenants, I have developed a strong acumen for site selection, investment analysis, risk assessment, portfolio management and retail expansion strategy. I bring a data-driven approach to underwriting and capital deployment, leveraging in-depth market analysis to drive investment performance. Core Skills: Acquisitions & Dispositions Financial Modeling (Excel) Capital Markets & Debt Structuring Investment Due Diligence Portfolio Optimization & Expansion Deal Structuring & Negotiation Site Selection & Market Analysis Value - Add & Repositioning StrategyI’m always open to connecting with like-minded professionals and discussing opportunities. Let’s connect!

Experience

1. Development Manager

   Horizon Development Properties, Inc

   Jan 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Structured transactions utilizing LIHTC, HUD, CNI, and other public-private funding sources.• Led site selection and spearheaded development activities for ground-up projects, managing budgets, schedules, and consultant teams.• Conducted financial underwriting, market analysis, and feasibility studies to evaluate investment opportunities.• Negotiated JV, LP, and GP agreements with private investors, developers, and municipal partners to align capital structures and risk-sharing.• Managed entitlement processes, including zoning approvals, environmental reviews, traffic studies, permits, and municipal coordination.• Prepared investment memoranda, funding applications, and project updates for executives and stakeholders.• Collaborated with architects, engineers, third parties, and contractors to ensure designs align with project goals, budgets, and schedules.• Oversaw tenant relocation compliant with the Uniform Relocation Assistance (“URA”), minimizing disruption to affected residents. • Integrated mixed-income and mixed-use concepts into redevelopment strategies to maximize funding and enhance community impact.• Evaluated site plans, construction budgets, and proformas to assess development feasibility.

Education

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte

  Bachelor's, Finance

• Georgetown University

  Master’s Degree, Real Estate