kylettra@usc.edu
Real Estate Finance · Applied Analytics · AI
USC B.S. Real Estate Development · Minor, Finance & Applied Analytics

Projects & Portfolio

A collection of my work in real estate technology, financial analysis, and software development. Each project demonstrates practical applications of data-driven decision-making and technical expertise.

Real Estate

Industrial Market Report

LA Market Research Report (2024)

Comprehensive 40-page market research report analyzing Los Angeles industrial market fundamentals and Class A distribution facility acquisition.

Market ResearchFinancial AnalysisInvestment Memo
→ $112M Class A industrial acquisition analysis
→ Regional economic & submarket research
→ Risk assessment with investment recommendation
Real Estate

Industrial Property Acquisition Analysis

Investment Strategy Report (2024)

Comprehensive investment analysis for $61.8M Southern California industrial portfolio acquisition.

Financial ModelingExcelMarket Research
→ $61.8M SoCal industrial portfolio modeled
→ 10-year DCF & risk-adjusted returns
→ Market comps & optimal debt structure
Real Estate

ARA TREL Investment Pitch

Boston Multifamily Analysis (2024)

Investment committee presentation for $85M waterfront multifamily acquisition opportunity in Boston.

InvestmentMultifamilyResearchTeam Lead
→ $85M, 200-unit waterfront opportunity
→ 5-year projections, value-add strategies
→ Led team research; 16% projected rent upside
Real Estate

REIT Pair Analysis: REXR vs. EGP

Comparative REIT Analysis (2025)

In-depth comparative analysis of two industrial REITs using DCF modeling and sensitivity analysis.

ValuationDCFREITsMarket Analysis
→ 10-year DCF modeling for both REITs
→ Sensitivity & stress test scenarios
→ Entry/exit cap rate comparisons
Case Study

Cité Vivante

Adaptive Reuse Investment Case

Independent investment case for Sanofi's vacated 16.3-hectare R&D campus south of Paris: exit the impaired office, retain the wet-lab platform, and add the neighbourhood the campus never had.

Primary ResearchMarket DatabaseEntitlement StrategyInvestment Case
→ 16.3 ha · 162,829 m² · 7 parcels
→ 32,000 m² wet lab retained · 350–500 homes
→ 11 field meetings in Paris · 27-table warehouse

Earlier Web Work

Student and side projects from 2024–25: a portfolio dashboard, a member hub for the USC real estate association, and the storefront for the skincare brand I founded.

Web App

Real Estate Portfolio Dashboard

Interactive Analytics Platform (2024)

Real-time performance monitoring platform for real estate investments with automated reporting and data visualization.

AnalyticsReactNext.jsSQL
→ Real-time KPI & performance monitoring
→ Visualizes property & market trends
→ Automated reporting with time-series insights
Web App

TREA Portal

USC Real Estate Network Hub (2024, archived)

Member hub connecting USC real estate students and alumni for networking, mentorship, and career advancement. Built for the Trojan Real Estate Association; no longer hosted.

CommunityReactNext.jsSQL
→ Industry events & exclusive resources
→ 500+ alumni for mentorship & jobs
→ Curated knowledge modules for members
Web App

Santa Fe Botanicals E-Commerce

DTC Skincare Storefront (2025)

Custom storefront for the DTC skincare brand I founded in August 2025: premium UX, mobile-first design, and a Shopify theme conversion so the store can be edited without a developer.

E-CommerceHTML/CSSJavaScriptShopify
→ Mobile-first custom site & store
→ Premium imagery & smooth UX
→ Shopify theme conversion for easy edits