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Rodrigo Afanador
From Bogota, Colombia, to Asheville, Rodrigo’s journey is about more than just bricks and mortar—it’s about stories, community, and squeezing the most out of life. With over a decade of experience, including being a landlord and completing more than 300 transactions, Rodrigo has a deep understanding of real estate – the wins, the losses, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with owning rentals. Dig deeper, and you’ll find Rodrigo’s not your average property manager.
He’s served as the President of CREIA, co-founded AVL Meetup, and is rolling up his sleeves with Homeward Bound to tackle homelessness head-on. It’s about more than just business; it’s about making a real difference. Off the clock? Rodrigo’s world is all about family and the great outdoors. His two boys, his “tornados of chaos,” keep him on his toes. And with his incredible wife by his side, they’re navigating the wild ride of parenthood! Whether solo or with family, Rodrigo always enjoys exploring the trails and the mountains surrounding Asheville.
For Rodrigo and the Vesta PM team, true success is measured when a house transforms into a home, and an investment yields returns. They’re not just in the property management business; they’re in the business of creating value and lasting impact..
Carla Barnard
After graduating from the University of Oxford, Carla worked as a commercial real estate attorney for Hogan Lovells LLP in London, specializing in real estate finance, investment, and complex development work for institutional clients including Prudential, Ford Motor Company, Barclays Bank, HSBC and a number of REITs. She has advised extensively on solar farm and renewable energy producing property transactions and hotel and care home M & A.
Since moving to Asheville in 2013, Carla has used her expertise to move into commercial real estate brokerage where she works alongside investors, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to meet their goals. Carla currently serves as the Broker In Charge at Likewise Commercial Real Estate.
Carla believes strongly in giving back to the community by advancing the goals of non-profits throughout WNC such as Brother Wolf, Western North Carolina Community Health Services, The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, and the Moog Foundation. She also volunteers on the Buncombe County Board of Adjustment. When she is not working, Carla can be found enjoying a cup of tea, walking her dog, Frank, and spending time with her family.
Michael Outar
Michael is the owner of Moleo Capital Holdings, Inc. Michael had no prior experience in real estate when he decided to obtain his general contractor's license in 2017. Since then, he has built a successful track record of flipping multiple homes. Over the past five years, Michael has constructed ten new duplexes, which he holds as long-term investments. He has discovered that the build-and-refinance method works better for him than the rehab-and-refinance method, allowing him to turn equity into capital to fund future projects. He self-manages his properties, focusing on renting them by the bedroom. In addition to his work with duplexes, he has built multifamily properties for other investors. Recently, he expanded his business ventures by acquiring self-storage units, recognizing the growing demand for storage solutions in his area. Looking ahead, Michael aspires to develop a cottage community in Asheville, where he envisions maximizing the land for smaller dwellings. Outside of his professional pursuits, he is actively involved in his church. He values his downtime and enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children, creating lasting memories together.