Vanessa Alfaro is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and multifamily syndicator who has founded multiple 7- and 8-figure companies across three different countries. She is the founder of Venus Capital, a women- and minority-owned real estate investment firm focused on technology and AI-driven innovation. With 1,400+ multifamily units, Vanessa specializes in cash-flowing value-add deals in secondary and tertiary markets and leverages AI tools to optimize deal sourcing, capital raising, and property management.

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Key Takeaways

• Vanessa focuses on cash-flowing value-add deals in secondary and tertiary markets, emphasizing stability over high-risk equity plays.

• She leverages AI for deal analysis, investor profiling, and property management, optimizing operations and cutting expenses by 15-20%.

• AI chatbots and automation tools streamline leasing, capital raising, and investor communications.

• Vanessa believes diversification is key—investors should spread risk across different real estate strategies.

• Leverage is critical to scaling a business—whether through people, technology, or AI tools.

Topics

Vanessa's Entrepreneurial Journey

• Started her first business at age 12, selling products at school.

• Founded multiple companies, including Venus Capital, a women- and minority-owned real estate investment firm.

• Balances entrepreneurship with family life, raising five kids while managing multiple businesses.

Scaling with AI and Technology

• Uses AI for deal sourcing, market analysis, investor profiling, and property management.

• Highlights how AI chatbots streamline operations, including leasing and lead generation.

• AI helps cut expenses by 15-20%, improving NOI for multifamily properties.

• Vanessa emphasizes that operators not using AI are leaving money on the table.

Multifamily Investment Strategy

• Owns 1,400+ multifamily units, focusing on cash-flowing properties since 2019.

• Targets secondary and tertiary markets, benefiting from post-COVID migration trends.

• Prefers cash flow over speculative equity gains, ensuring long-term stability.

• Encourages investors to diversify their portfolio and assess risk tolerance.

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Round of Insights

Apparent Failure: Partnering with a property management firm that was also a stakeholder, making it difficult to fire them. Digital Resource: Fyxer.ai for automated email responses and meeting follow-ups. Most Recommended Book: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell. Daily Habit: Taking stop-and-think meditation breaks to recharge and stay productive. #1 Insight for leveraging AI in business: Use AI daily, even for small tasks, to build efficiency and save time.

Next Steps

• Learn more about Vanessa's investment approach: VenusPartners.com

• Join the Real Estate AI Challenge: reaichallenge.com

• Explore AI tools Vanessa recommends for business optimization: Fyxer.ai

• Evaluate your tech stack and identify areas where AI can improve efficiency.

• Stay ahead with AI advancements to remain competitive in real estate investing.

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