👋 Hello

I'm Sky(Jiacheng) Liu,
Real Estate & Capital Markets Based in Orange County, CA.

I’m a financial analyst with experience across real estate and capital markets. I build DCF models, underwrite real estate loans, and turn market research into financial projections that support investment and financing decisions. My work connects asset valuation with the day-to-day realities of commercial and multifamily properties—from tenant mix and portfolio balancing to leasing, operations, and performance reporting.

🛠️ Skills

Financial Modeling & Underwriting

  • DCF Valuation
  • Real Estate Loan Underwriting
  • Scenario Analysis
  • Project Research & Projections
  • Refinancing Analysis

Real Estate & Portfolio Management

  • Tenant Mix Strategy
  • Portfolio Balancing
  • Multifamily Operations
  • Commercial Property Operations
  • Lease & Rent Roll Analysis
  • Portfolio Reporting

Tools & Research

  • Excel
  • ARGUS Enterprise
  • CoStar
  • Yardi
  • Python
  • PitchBook
  • SEC Filings

💼 Experience

Financial Analyst Sep 2025 – Present
Boardwalk Investments Group, Costa Mesa, CA
  • Lead underwriting and valuation across commercial and multifamily assets, building and auditing ARGUS Enterprise and Excel DCF models to support financing and refinancing of California properties.
  • Analyze rent rolls, operating statements, lease abstracts, and market assumptions; work with brokers, lenders, and ownership to translate findings into pricing and financing recommendations.
  • Build financial projections and conduct market research for data center and SaaS investment ventures, evaluating revenue potential and long-term viability.
  • Led the digitalization of asset management operations through Yardi implementation, executive leasing activity reports, and automated monthly portfolio reporting.
Capital Market and Advisory Analyst Dec 2023 – Sep 2025
Zachary Fund, Lake Forest, CA
  • Conducted sector and company research to evaluate IPO readiness for growth-stage technology companies and enterprise solution providers.
  • Built DCF and P/E valuation models, benchmarked financials with PitchBook and SEC data, and assessed strategic fit across markets.
  • Collaborated with internal and external partners across the U.S. and Mexico to assess strategic alignment and identify synergies, contributing to three client acquisitions.

🎓 Education

Master of Financial Engineering Dec 2023
UCLA Anderson School of Management, Los Angeles, CA
Coursework in financial modeling, financial analysis, data analysis, and financial planning.
B.S. Business Information Management Aug 2021
University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA
Coursework in financial and managerial accounting, operations management, and strategy, connecting business decisions with information systems.

📜 Credentials & Professional Development

  • FINRA SIE
  • CA Real Estate Salesperson
  • CA Notary Public
  • CFA Program — Pursuing

🌍 Interests

  • Travel
  • History
  • Architecture

✉️ Contact

Email Email
jiachengliu.sky@outlook.com
Location Location
Orange County, CA