Meet the presenter!

Michael Sanchez is a devoted Christian, loving father, and dedicated husband, whose passion for real estate investment has propelled him to success. With 22 doors in Albuquerque under his ownership, he's a seasoned full-time investor with a knack for creating multiple streams of income. Beyond his thriving real estate portfolio, Michael is also a coach, leveraging his expertise to mentor others on their investment journey. With a background as a project manager on over $200 million worth of construction projects, he brings invaluable experience to his ventures. Over the last six years, he has diligently pursued financial literacy, learning from esteemed mentors and friends across the country, solidifying his position as a trusted authority in the field.

Meet the presenter!

Vanessa Martell Kuca has over two decades of dedicated service within our nation's Nuclear Security Enterprise, working for the National Laboratories to safeguard our country's security programs. Born to Salvadoran immigrants in San Francisco, CA, Vanessa was raised in Northern California's East Bay before relocating to Albuquerque in 2005 to join Sandia National Laboratories. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance from Carnegie Mellon University. Alongside her husband Michal, Vanessa has cultivated a real estate portfolio comprising 86 units, all contributing to the revitalization of Albuquerque's distressed properties, ensuring clean, safe, and well-maintained homes for residents. Her passion extends to recognizing the pivotal role of national laboratories in safeguarding our nation's security amidst a dynamic global landscape. As a wife, mother, and daughter, Vanessa's mission is ensuring harmony (balance and sometimes integration) across personal and professional pursuits