Carlos Cardenas

About Carlos Cardenas

With over 20 years of experience across real estate, construction, and business brokerage, I bring a unique operator-investor perspective to private equity. As the founder of The Cardenas Group Realty and TCG Business Brokers, I’ve led the acquisition, sale, and repositioning of numerous residential, commercial, and business assets throughout South Florida. I also own and operate VSM Construction Group, a licensed general contracting firm, which gives me hands-on insight into asset enhancement and value creation.My deep understanding of deal structuring, due diligence, and valuation, combined with a track record of sourcing off-market opportunities and working with domestic and international investors, positions me to lead a performance-driven private equity fund focused on scalable, cash-flowing investments.I am actively building a fund that leverages my direct experience in identifying undervalued assets, executing operational improvements, and delivering strong returns through disciplined exit strategies. My multidisciplinary approach ensures that each investment is vetted not only from a financial perspective but also from a practical, operational lens.Con más de 20 años de experiencia en bienes raíces, construcción y corretaje de negocios, ofrezco una visión integral como operador e inversionista. Como fundador de The Cardenas Group Realty y TCG Business Brokers, he liderado la compra, venta y reestructuración de activos residenciales, comerciales y empresariales en el sur de Florida. También soy propietario de VSM Construction Group, una firma de construcción con licencia, lo que me permite evaluar oportunidades desde una perspectiva operativa real.Estoy construyendo un fondo de capital privado enfocado en inversiones escalables y con flujo de efectivo, combinando análisis financiero, mejoras operativas y estrategias de salida disciplinadas. Mi experiencia práctica, junto con una red activa de inversionistas nacionales e internacionales, me posiciona para liderar un fondo enfocado en resultados concretos y sostenibles.

Experience

1. Real Estate Broker

   The Cardenas Group Llc

   Jan 2014 — Present

   Carlos Cardenas is a top-producing real estate agent with over 20 years of experience specializing in residential, commercial, and business opportunities across Florida. As the founder of The Cardenas Group Realty, Carlos has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results through his market expertise, strong negotiation skills, and personalized client service. His comprehensive knowledge of the South Florida market, coupled with his general contractor license, enables him to provide unique insights into property value, construction potential, and investment opportunities.Carlos is dedicated to helping clients achieve their real estate goals, whether buying, selling, or investing. He combines cutting-edge marketing strategies with a hands-on approach to ensure a seamless and successful transaction. Fluent in Spanish and well-versed in working with international clients, Carlos has a strong focus on serving diverse communities and attracting buyers from across LATAM.With a passion for real estate and a commitment to excellence, Carlos Cardenas is the trusted partner you need to navigate the complexities of the Florida market and achieve outstanding results.

Education

• Gold Coast

  Real Estate

• Broward College

  Economics, Finances

  2000 — 2004

• Gold Coast

  Certified General Contractor

  2015 — 2015

• MDC

  Licensed Title Agent

  2015 — 2015

• Gold Coast Schools

  Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator

  2016 — 2016

• Florida International University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Law

• Florida International University

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Art Exhibitions
• Fine Art
• Curating
• Critical Writing
• Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methodologies
• Graphic Design
• Client Liaison
• Strategic Planning
• Contemporary Art
• Galleries
• Art
• Auctions
• Project Management
• Museums
• Arts Administration
• Art Gallery
• Art History