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Real estate investors don’t lose money because they lack ambition. They lose money because they buy the wrong property. That's where I come in. I'm a Real Estate Research Specialist helping property investors, wholesalers, Airbnb hosts, and acquisition teams make confident decisions backed by real data before they commit a single dollar. I've spent years doing the ground-level research work that most people skip. Pulling county tax records, digging through probate court portals, running STR revenue projections, building proforma spreadsheets, sourcing off-market properties, analyzing Airbnb comps, qualifying distressed leads, and putting together deliverables that are clean, accurate, and ready to act on. I've worked with investors across the US and UK on everything from short term rental feasibility studies across multiple markets to tax delinquent lead research, using county appraiser and clerk of court records. I've built full STR proforma models comparing purchase scenarios side by side, foreclosure and probate lead sourcing, skip tracing, STR due diligence, sourced vacant land buyer lists from public deed records, lease takeover searches and delivered market reports built entirely from verified free and paid sources. Every project I take on gets the same level of care. Your investment is treated like my own. 🤝 What I Can Do For You ✅ Real Estate Research & Analysis Real estate market research & investment analysis Property ownership research, deed transfer tracking, and title history review County level real estate research using tax, appraiser, & clerk portals Comparative market analysis & property valuation research Transaction coordination & investor support LLC and trust ownership tracing Public record searches across county and state databases GIS mapping, FEMA flood zone checks, and zoning research Neighborhood and submarket demand analysis ✅ Distressed Property & Ownership Research Tax delinquent list research with parcel ID, tax record, auction status & GIS research Chain of title & ownership research Probate case research including executor ID & estate owned property leads Deeds, mortgages, liens & foreclosure review Foreclosure research & case analysis, Lis Pendens, & auction tracking Heirs and inherited property research Skip tracing for owner phone, email, mailing address, and LLC tracing Vacant property & distressed property identification Title timelines, ownership summaries & reports Calculate ARV (After Repair Value) and support investment property analysis ✅ Lead Generation & Motivated Seller Lists B2B lead generation for real estate & property service companies Motivated seller & investor lead lists Probate, foreclosure & tax delinquent leads Absentee owner & vacant property research Rental arbitrage prospecting & owner contact research CRM-ready spreadsheets & data cleanup Skip tracing & contact verification support Data entry, scheduling, & marketing support ✅ Airbnb & Short Term Rental Research Airbnb property finding & rental property sourcing Airbnb market research & neighborhood demand analysis STR feasibility studies & investment due diligence reports STR proforma spreadsheets with revenue, expenses, mortgage, & net cash flow Revenue projections using AirDNA, PriceLabs, & live comparable listings Occupancy rate, ADR, seasonal trends, & risk validation Short term rental regulation research by city and county Long term vs short term rental comparison analysis Airbnb arbitrage research & landlord prospecting ✅ Airbnb Listing, Optimization & Co-Hosting Airbnb listing creation & SEO optimization Dynamic pricing setup using PriceLabs, AirDNA, & market trends Calendar syncing across Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, & more Full guest communication from inquiry to review Cleaning & maintenance coordination Monthly performance reporting ✅ Tools & Platforms I Use ► Property Platforms: Zillow, Redfin, Realtor, Rightmove, Zoopla, LoopNet, PropStream ►Research & Records: County Tax Portals, Clerk of Court, Probate Courts, Property Appraiser Sites, GIS Maps, FEMA Maps, PropStream ► STR & Pricing: AirDNA, PriceLabs, Airbnb, Vrbo, Hospitable, Guesty ► Lead Gen & CRM: Apollo, Hunter, Lusha, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZeroBounce, HubSpot, Zoho, Follow Up Boss, Chime, ClickUp, Asana ► Skip Tracing: TruePeopleSearch, BeenVerified, FastPeopleSearch ► Productivity: Excel, Google Sheets, Airtable, Google Workspace, Notion, Zapier Whether you need someone to find your next Airbnb investment, build a distressed property pipeline, run the numbers on an STR deal, or source off-market leads with verified contacts. I handle the research so you can focus on closing. Send me your target market or property details and I'll tell you if it's worth pursuing. Clear numbers. Honest insight. Real opportunities.

Specialization: • Build targeted investor & buyer lists (PE firms, search funds, family offices) with decision-maker contacts for outreach. • Source on-market and off-market acquisition targets tailored by industry, geography, and deal criteria. • Evaluate SMB acquisitions using LBO-style models, including valuation, cash flow, debt capacity, and deal viability.

💼 Customer Success | 🎯 Data & Research Analyst | 🕵️‍♀️ AML/KYC Specialist | 🔧 Virtual Assistant for Startups & Fintechs | 📽️ Project Mamanagement | 📝 Compliance | E-Commerce 🌟 Hi, I’m Charity — your go-to expert for Customer Success, Research, Virtual Assistance & Fintech Ops! 🌟 With over 8 years in the corporate world and 3+ years of freelancing with dynamic startups and fintechs, I’ve worn many hats — and looked great in all of them (professionally speaking, of course 😉). From supporting high-net-worth clients to catching fraud before it happens, I’m the behind-the-scenes force that helps teams thrive and businesses scale smoothly. 🔍 What I Actually Do ✅Deliver standout customer experiences via chat, email & phone ✅Conduct KYC, AML, EDD, credit risk reviews, and fraud checks like a detective with a dashboard ✅Analyze data, optimize processes, and write reports that actually make sense ✅Create SOPs and compliance policies, manage inboxes, organise chaos, and make operations breathe easier ✅Provide smart, reliable virtual support to founders, teams, and execs ⚡ Tools I’ve Mastered Customer & Communication: Zendesk, Slack, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Skype, Mailchimp Fraud/AML/KYC: Lexis Nexis Bridger, Refinitiv Worldcheck, RDC, ComplyAdvantage, Factiva, Orbis, Sayari, Sardine, Sift, Persona, Sentilink, Sumsub, Plaid Creative & Research: Canva (basic), Lexis Nexis, web digging like a pro 💡 A Few Things I’m Known For: 👌Building trust with clients and teams 👌Catching things others miss (details matter!) 👌Creating systems that work and grow with you 👌Always thinking two steps ahead 👌Bringing good vibes and serious skills to every project I’ve completed training in Lean Six Sigma (Yellow Belt), team dynamics, risk management, business English, and more — and I bring that continuous learning mindset into every role I take on. 🚀 Bottom Line? I’m here to make your life easier, your customers happier, and your operations smoother. Whether you need someone to help with back-end tasks, handle sensitive compliance work, or support your team like an internal rockstar, I’m ready. Let’s chat about how I can help bring your goals to life. My rate is flexible — let’s find the right fit based on your business needs.

A poor valuation doesn’t just cost you thousands—it can cost you millions $$$, along with wasted time and stress. I help searchers, private equity groups, and business owners value private small to midsize businesses for investment, partner buyouts, tax, and litigation purposes. Unlike many finance freelancers on Upwork, I’ve personally invested in, operated, bought & sold, made and lost money on private acquisitions and investments. That real-world risk taught me the stakes of an inaccurate valuation. For the past 15 years, I’ve analyzed thousands of startups and small- and mid-sized businesses and have become certified across multiple SME appraisal and finance bodies. I am certified by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) and the International Society of Business Appraisers (ISBA). I follow a structured process that documents every step, explains conclusions, and ensures credibility. Services Include: 🤝 Partner Buyouts - deliver certified, accurate and defensible valuations when an owner is considering selling to a business partner or related party. 📑 Business Acquisition Investment Review & LBO Analysis – get value of a private business you are considering acquiring or investing in. 🧾 Tax & Estate Valuation – independent certified business valuations for estate and gift tax reporting as required by the IRS. ⚖️ Litigation Valuation – lost profits and economic damage reports based on court-tested techniques that deliver accurate estimates of SME private business value. 🚀 Startup & Venture Capital Valuation – get an accurate and defensible pre-money value for your startup or investment. 📈 Strategic Planning – provides owners, leadership teams, and investors with a clear view of business value to guide growth strategies. 🚚 Equipment Valuation – Certified desktop appraisals for machinery, vehicles, and other equipment assets. 🧮 Quality of Earnings - assess the quality of reported EBITDA adjustments and discretionary earnings of the business 💵 Proof of Cash – our best defender against fraud and manipulation of financial statements 🔄 Working Capital – create accurate estimates for operating working capital needs and target PEG for negotiations. 💼 Acquisition CFO – support from post-acquisition accounting integration and cash flow forecasting. Why Work With Me: ✔️ Authoritative knowledge: thousands of businesses analyzed ✔️ Certified across multiple Institutes (CVA®, BCA®, CMEA®, FMVA®, and more) ✔️ Proven structured process that documents every step for credibility ✔️ Deliver fast turnaround (24–48 hours) when deadlines are tight ✔️ Top Rated on Upwork with 100% job satisfaction rating What Upwork Clients Say: 💬 “Josh is exceptional at what he does and provided the exact skills I needed for a potential business acquisition. Accountants might be able to review financials, but Josh knows exactly what to look for. 💬 "Josh is hands down one of the best consultants I’ve worked with on up work. He is perhaps the most professional person I’ve worked with, as well as the most talented business valuation expert I’ve ever worked with." 💬"Working with Josh has been one of the best decisions we've made. We're happy to recommend him to anyone looking to understand the value of their company." About Me: I’m Josh and 15 years ago when I got out of the military I wanted to buy a business. When I got the numbers from the business I wanted to buy, despite having a degree in finance, I could not come up with how they put the numbers together. I outsourced the analysis to different financial professionals but got conflicting information on the business’s value. The pressure mounted as I was about to put up a significant amount of my net worth, and I could not sleep. From that moment, I vowed to never be put in this position again and have been on a quest to know how these companies are valued. This past decade I’ve analyzed thousands of these businesses along with gaining multiple business appraisal institute certifications. To go along with my degrees and certifications, I have read over 400 books on private business valuation and transaction analysis. My credentials include: ✸ Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)® ✸ Business Certified Appraiser (BCA)® ✸ Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser (CMEA)® ✸ Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® ✸ Professional Bookkeeper (PB)® ✸ QuickBooks Specialist (QS)® ✸ Profit and Growth Expert (PGE)® ✸ Certified Turnaround Analyst (CTA)® ✸ Accredited Small Business Consultant (ASBC)® ✸ M.S. in Applied Economics (MSAE) – Johns Hopkins University ✸ M.S. in Finance (MSF) – George Washington University ✸ B.B.A. in Finance—Radford University ✸ Certificate in Forecasting in Organizations—Johns Hopkins University ✸ Certificate in Real Estate Finance and Investment—New York University I’m new to Upwork and offering introductory pricing to build client relationships here. I offer a free consultation, so send me a message.

I carry dual qualifications in accounting and law — a rare combination in forensic and evidence based litigation work. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE-USA), qualified Chartered Accountant (England & Wales), Law graduate (India). PwC-trained in Risk Assurance with 10+ years in forensic practice. I serve as a pro-bono consultant to local government on financial embezzlement cases — work where findings must hold up to legal scrutiny. 🏆 💯% Satisfied Clients 🏆 Chartered Accountant (India and England & Wales) 🏆 Law Graduate with 10+ Years Forensic Practice 🏆 Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE-USA) 🏆 Trusted by Government Bodies on Embezzlement Cases WHO I WORK WITH • Law firms in commercial, partnership, or fraud litigation • Attorneys needing financial analysis or expert testimony • Business owners investigating internal fraud or due diligence • Couples requiring equitable distribution in matrimonial disputes • Government bodies on financial malpractice matters SERVICES- PERSONALLY DELIVERED • Embezzlement and accounting malpractice investigation • Financial statement irregularity analysis • Fund tracing and records reconstruction • Breach of contract and insolvency claims • Matrimonial and community property statements • Expert testimony, online or in-person • Shareholder disputes, partnership exits, M&A Due Diligence PRICING • Fixed fee per engagement. An initial retainer is required before work commences; advance is appropriated against hours completed. • Expert testimony billed at USD 30/hr. LATEST CALL START TIME • Pacific: 9:30 AM PST / 10:30 AM PDT • Mountain: 10:30 AM MST / 11:30 AM MDT • Central: 11:30 AM CST / 12:30 PM CDT • Eastern: 12:30 PM EST / 1:30 PM EDT • Perth: 5:00 PM AWST • Sydney / Melbourne: 7:30 PM AEST / 8:30 PM AEDT WHY CLIENTS RETAIN ME LONG-TERM • Dual qualification in accounting and law • Big-4 (PwC) trained with 10+ years collective experience across US, UK, and Australian standards • Fixed-fee, process-oriented delivery — no billing surprises, no quick-fix patches • Complex financial work explained in plain language for courts, clients, and non-finance stakeholders • Secure delivery via remote login on client systems or India-based secure servers INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Construction • Real Estate • Recruitment • Pet Food • Restaurant • Trading • Consulting • Insurance • Franchise Operations HOW WE'LL START 1. Introductory call — discuss your matter, process, and questions 2. Review & proposal — I review records and propose scope, fixed fee, and timeline 3. Retainer & kick-off — advance collected, dedicated resource assigned, SOP documented 4. Ongoing engagement — scheduled progress calls and periodic reports throughout WHO SHOULD NOT APPROACH ME • Prospects rushing in with reports without adequate disclosures, time and access to relevant data • Prospects looking for Speculative or Market benchmarked forensic damages report (I undertake strictly evidence based work) Send a message with a brief description of your matter. I respond to serious inquiries within 24 hours. In addition, I oversee a structured outsourced bookkeeping services for businesses and CPA firms across the US, UK, and Australia through supervised team model. Our model is structured around a fixed monthly engagement providing a dedicated full-time resource (160 hours per month) with no variable billing.

I am a bilingual Research Analyst and Transfer Pricing Specialist with over 9 years of experience conducting business, financial, regulatory, and market research across multiple industries and jurisdictions. Throughout my career, I have helped companies make informed decisions by analyzing complex information, validating data from reliable sources, and transforming research into clear, actionable insights. My experience includes economic analysis, corporate research, transfer pricing documentation, international tax compliance, market intelligence, and executive reporting. I am experienced in working with government publications, regulatory databases, company websites, public records, financial statements, and industry reports to produce accurate and well-supported research. I take pride in delivering high-quality work with strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and a commitment to accuracy. My services include: • Market & Business Research • Company & Executive Research • Economic & Industry Analysis • Regulatory & Legislative Research • Data Analysis & Excel Reporting • Transfer Pricing Documentation (Local File, Master File & Benchmarking) • International Tax Research • Report Writing & Executive Summaries Why clients choose to work with me: ✔ 9+ years of professional consulting experience ✔ Fluent in English and Spanish ✔ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills ✔ Reliable, detail-oriented, and organized ✔ Ability to work independently and meet deadlines ✔ Clear communication and professional reporting Whether you need in-depth research, business analysis, or transfer pricing expertise, I am committed to delivering accurate, well-documented, and actionable results that support better business decisions. Let's work together!