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Problems we work on

You have a decision on the table. A challenge at this stage of your project, or in your firm. You need an expert perspective to help you resolve it.

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    About

    Who we are

    Three partners with deep experience in real estate investment, finance, and project operations.

    Extensive track records in portfolio management and project operations across Mexico and the southern United States, with experience from the institutional capital side. We focus on what we do best: identifying the right opportunities, structuring sound investments, and operating projects with judgment for the long term.

    We don't sell financial models. We sell well-made decisions.

    40+
    Years of combined experience
    $570M
    USD in assets under management
    85+
    Projects
    15+
    Cities
    6
    Asset types (vertical residential, horizontal residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, data centers)
    14,000+
    Housing units

    Our team

    Leadership team

    Daniel Villalobos
    Daniel Villalobos
    Co-Founder, Finance

    Previously served as Chief Financial Officer at a real estate private equity firm, where he oversaw five funds and grew the portfolio to over US $400M in assets under management.

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    Jorge Guajardo
    Jorge Guajardo
    Co-Founder, Operations

    Previous Director of Finance & Asset Management at a Texas real estate firm, where he led 15 development projects, growing the portfolio to over US $170M in AUM.

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    Polo López
    Polo López
    Co-Founder, Acquisitions

    Previous Head of Development at a real estate private equity firm, where he led development, finance, and strategy for over 30 projects representing over US $2B in sales.

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    How we work with you

    Three steps. No bloated packages.

    We start by understanding, we propose only what adds value, and we execute with institutional discipline.

    Step 01
    Discovery call

    45 minutes, no cost, no commitment. We understand your project, your situation, and the decision in front of you. Both of us leave with clarity on whether Rivei can add value.

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    Step 02
    Tailored proposal

    We recommend only the pieces that genuinely add value to your situation. If you don't need a piece, we don't propose it. No prepackaged bundles, no mandatory services.

    Step 03
    Disciplined execution

    We work with the rigor of an institutional fund and the flexibility of a close partner. You stay in control of every decision. We bring the judgment and the execution.

    The outcome

    Two paths. One decision.

    Imagine deciding your next project with the same discipline an institutional investment committee would. Knowing, before committing capital, whether the call is the right one.

    Without integrated advisory

    Going alone leads to risk and wasted effort.

    • Capital decisions without a sound thesis.
    • Assets that earn by inertia.
    • Reports that erode trust.
    • Time lost putting out fires.

    With Rivei Advisors

    The Rivei path leads to disciplined decisions.

    • Capital decisions with the thesis done right from day one.
    • Assets that earn what they can earn, not what they earn by inertia.
    • Reports your partners and investors understand and respect.
    • Time recovered for the work that actually moves the needle.

    The best decision you can make today is to talk before you decide.

    45 minutes. No cost, no commitment. If Rivei isn't the right fit, we say so on the first call.

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    Rivei Advisors is a real estate consulting firm. The information presented is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice. Investment decisions should be made in consultation with your own legal, tax, and financial advisors.