Investment Advisor
The role referring to activities related to the development and implementation of a strategic portfolio management function for a real estate investment Vehicle. This generally includes research and the development of a strategic plan, the identification and qualification of deal flow, financing and structuring advice and the monitoring of overall Vehicle performance. The Investment advisor can be a separate legal entity with a contractual relationship with an Investment Vehicle, or can be embedded within the activities of a Vehicle Manager. The role of the Investment Advisor is usually documented in an executed agreement between the client/investor and the Investment Advisor.