avanti capital management
Institutional Experience. Local Expertise.
Real estate investing and private lending in Houston, combining institutional credit experience with street-level market knowledge and hands-on execution.
who we are
Built on Experience.
Rooted in Houston.
Founded in 2010, Avanti Capital Management is a Houston-based investment company with experience in residential and private lending investments.
Over the years, we've built an integrated platform that includes Intero Real Estate Services, a real estate brokerage with over 50 agents, SpeedLending, a private lending company, and our own investment portfolio. Together, these businesses give us firsthand insight into Houston's real estate market, from identifying opportunities and evaluating properties to financing transactions and managing investments.
We work with private investors seeking opportunities to participate in real estate-backed lending. Our approach is straightforward: Invest in markets we know, understand the assets behind every transaction, and build long-term relationships based on transparency, experience, and trust.
what we do
Real Estate. Capital. Execution.
We focus on proven, repeatable strategies that offer high-yield, risk adjusted returns.
01 / PRINCIPAL EQUITY
Residential Investments
Acquisition, management, improvement, and disposition of residential properties.
02 / DEBT STRATEGIES
Private Lending Investments
Origination and servicing of private loans for flips, rentals and new construction.
03 / JOINT VENTURES
Private Capital Relationships
Connecting private investors with opportunities on an asset-by-asset basis.
how we do it
A Disciplined Approach to Every Investment.
Our investment approach combines careful underwriting, disciplined capital structuring, and active oversight to manage risk and protect investor interests.
We Start With the Real Estate.
Every investment begins with an evaluation of the underlying property, its market value, and the economics of the deal. We focus on opportunities we understand in areas we know.
We Structure With Discipline.
We evaluate collateral, leverage, borrower experience, and exit strategies before committing capital. Our objective is to structure loans with a clear understanding of the risks involved.
We Stay Involved.
Our involvement continues beyond funding. We monitor loan performance, maintain borrower relationships, and manage investments through repayment or resolution.
THE AVANTI DIFFERENCE
Three Businesses.
One Platform.
Through our brokerage, private lending business, and investment portfolio, we combine local market knowledge, financing expertise, and direct investment experience. This integrated platform allows us to evaluate opportunities from multiple perspectives and remain closely involved from origination through execution.
Market Penetration
We've owned the master franchise for Intero Real Estate Services since 2011. With 50+ agents, Intero provides direct insight into Houston property values, market conditions, acquisitions, and sales activity.
Loan Origination
Our private lending company is SpeedLending. It originates, underwrites, and manages private loans since 2017, giving us direct control over the lending process.
Principal Investment
Our own real estate investments and participations in private loans give us firsthand experience as both property owners and capital providers.
Founder Involvement
Founder Daniel Ciscomani remains directly involved in evaluating opportunities, making investment decisions, and overseeing execution across the platform.
TYPICAL PORTFOLIO ASETS
Experience Reflected in Real Assets.
Below is a selection of projects we financed through our private lending company, SpeedLending.
EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES
Invest in What You Understand
With People You Trust.
We work with private investors seeking opportunities to participate in private loans backed by real estate. Our relationships are built on disciplined underwriting, transparent communication, and a shared commitment to long-term success.
Direct, confidential discussions conducted exclusively with Avanti managing partners.
STEWARDSHIP & GOVERNANCE
Experienced Leadership. Personal Accountability.
Hands-on leadership and a personal commitment to every investor relationship.
FOUNDER / PARTNER
Daniel Ciscomani
Daniel Ciscomani directs Avanti Capital Management's strategic vision, private lending operation, and major investor relationships. With over three decades navigating real estate market cycles, he has led the acquisition, structuring, and execution of more than $1 billion in Houston residential transactions, including residential sales, flips, rentals, land development, construction and private lending.
Prior to founding Avanti, Daniel managed a $7.5 billion distressed lending operation at Cerberus Capital and $4 billion in collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) at JPMorgan Chase. Today, he combines that institutional experience with street-level knowledge of Houston's real estate market.
Commitment to Every Investment: Daniel and his leadership team take a hands-on approach to every investment, remaining personally involved in due diligence, underwriting, and key decisions. This direct involvement reflects their commitment to disciplined investing, responsible stewardship, and long-term investor relationships.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
MANAGEMENT
Gail Medina
Gail manages the office, leads Intero’s 50+ agents and coordinates deal sourcing, acquisition, management and sale.
OPERATIONS
Debra Kinn
Debra manages the loan lifecycle, including documentation, closings, borrower invoicing and collections, and investor distributions.
business development
Sarah Alviz
Sarah handles systems, databases, and digital marketing that generates borrower and deal flow into the operation.
OUR STORY
Built in Houston.
Evolving With Opportunity.
Since 2010, Avanti Capital Management has grown from a small portfolio of rental properties to a disciplined player in the Houston residential investment space.
Avanti Capital Is Founded
After a career in private equity, Daniel Ciscomani returns to Houston to establish Avanti Capital Management, beginning with a portfolio of residential rental properties and a vision to build a real estate brokerage.
Entering Real Estate Brokerage
Avanti expands into brokerage through the acquisition of Intero's Houston master franchise, establishing a local real estate services platform.
Private Lending Begins
Drawing on experience in distressed debt, Avanti begins financing residential investment projects through an internal lending operation serving Houston real estate investors.
A Dedicated Lending Business
With an established lending track record, Avanti reorganizes its investment activities and develops a dedicated private lending business that would become SpeedLending.
Expanding Private Capital Participation
SpeedLending expands relationships with private capital providers through loan-level participation structures, including fractional note investments and co-lending arrangements.
Broader Lending Capabilities
SpeedLending establishes correspondent lending relationships, expanding access to financing solutions for larger residential, multifamily, construction, and development projects.
DIRECT INQUIRIES
Let's Start a Conversation.
We believe strong investment relationships begin with a conversation. Whether you're exploring real estate-backed investment opportunities or looking to learn more about our approach, we welcome the opportunity to connect, answer your questions, and see how we might work together.
Houston Office
3334 Richmond Ave 210
Houston, Texas 77098
Direct: +1 (713) 568-3270
Institutional Desk: [email protected]