Real Estate Investment · Chicagoland

Your partner in real estate investment.

Leiva Ventures acquires, renovates and manages residential and small commercial properties, combining disciplined analysis with trusted partnerships to build lasting value.

About

A privately held firm built for the long term.

Leiva Ventures, LLC is a privately held real estate investment firm focused on acquiring, renovating, and managing residential and small commercial properties.

Our focus is on fix & flip projects and long-term rentals. Every deal starts with careful underwriting and is carried out alongside partners we trust, with the goal of generating durable growth and wealth through real estate.

“Success in real estate is built on trust, relationships, and long-term vision.” The Leiva Ventures philosophy
What we do

Acquisition, renovation & rental strategies.

Three disciplines working together, from finding the right property to holding it for the long run.

01

Property Acquisition

We source and evaluate residential and small commercial properties where the numbers make sense, and close with certainty.

  • Single-family & small multifamily
  • Small commercial
  • Off-market & distressed opportunities
02

Fix & Flip

We take tired properties, renovate them with care and on budget, and bring finished homes back to the market.

  • Scope & budget planning
  • Contractor management
  • Resale strategy
03

Long-Term Rentals

We hold and manage quality rental properties that provide stable housing for tenants and steady portfolio growth.

  • Buy, renovate, rent & refinance
  • Professional management
  • Portfolio growth strategies
Our approach

Disciplined analysis at every step.

Step 1

Source

Find opportunities through our network of agents, wholesalers and owners.

Step 2

Underwrite

Run the numbers on purchase, renovation, financing and exit before we commit.

Step 3

Renovate

Execute a clear scope with trusted contractors, on schedule and on budget.

Step 4

Sell or hold

Bring the property to market, or keep it as a long-term rental in our portfolio.

Leadership

Michael A. Leiva

Founder / President

Michael founded Leiva Ventures in 2025 to build a real estate business grounded in disciplined analysis and lasting relationships. He leads the firm's acquisitions, renovation projects and rental portfolio across Chicagoland.

Partner with us

Real estate is a relationship business.

We're always looking to build strategic partnerships with people who share our long-term view.

Property owners

Looking to sell a house that needs work, or simply want a straightforward, reliable buyer? Let's talk.

Agents & wholesalers

Send us your deals. We respond quickly and close on what we commit to.

Contractors & trades

We're building a bench of dependable partners for renovation projects across the area.

Investment partners

Interested in co-investing or joint ventures in residential real estate? Reach out to start a conversation.

Contact

Have a property or partnership in mind?

Tell us a little about it and we'll get back to you.