In this episode of Women Influencers, I sit down with Karina Garcia, Vice President of Gain Properties. They are a family office managing 17 retail assets in South Florida, and looking to expand. Karina shares her journey growing up in a real estate family in Miami, where visits to shopping centers with her family sparked her early interest in the business. She reflects on being educated locally and how, together with her sister, they have successfully transitioned the family business into the next generation.

Karina talks about the challenges of working with family, emphasizing the importance of clearly defined roles and building their own professional networks beyond their father’s connections. She explains how her team manages a diverse portfolio of retail properties and nurtures long-term tenant relationships to foster a strong sense of community.

She then shares a key accomplishment—founding a support group for second-generation women in family businesses, creating a space to share advice and navigate the unique challenges of family dynamics in real estate. Karina also highlights the value of building strong networks, encouraging collaboration among women in the industry rather than competition.

The conversation closes with Karina’s enthusiasm for the annual Women’s Investment Summit, a conference she regularly attends for inspiration and connection with other women investors. Reach out to her via email or social media to connect and grow together!

“Building your network and being able to rely on it is extremely important.” - Karina Garcia

Connect with Veronica:

https://www.capstackcommercial.com/veronica-malolos-ccim

https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-malolos-ccim-401649218/

Connect with Karina:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-garcia-9a3b1b44/

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