Valerie Kunimura

Managing Principal

About

Senior Investment & Asset Management Executive | $2B+ Portfolio OversightI lead the full investment lifecycle for institutional-grade real estate, specializing in Class A Multifamily, Industrial, and Office assets across the Western U.S.My career is built on a foundation of institutional rigor at Invesco and LNR, combined with the entrepreneurial agility of a Managing Principal. I specialize in navigating the full capital stack—from proprietary sourcing and complex financial engineering to JV structuring and final disposition.Executive Highlights:Institutional Pedigree: Decades of experience presenting to Investment Committees and managing GP/LP partnerships for global capital partners.Multi-Asset Strategy: Proven track record in scaling diversified portfolios, including ground-up development and large-scale acquisitions.High-Performance Leadership: A "player/coach" approach to managing lean, high-output deal teams.

Country

United States

City

Huntington Beach

Industry

Real Estate

Skill

Asset Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Optimization, Investor Relations, Entitlements, Joint Ventures, Dispositions, Acquisitions, Real Estate Development, Due Diligence, Valuation, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate, Investment Properties, Investments

Experience

Managing Principal

Tree Tunnel Ventures

2019-5 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos

Lead investment strategy and direct acquisitions for a $960M+ multi-asset portfolio (Multifamily, Industrial, Office). Specialize in proprietary sourcing and full-lifecycle asset management for institutional GP/LP partners.

SVP, Acquisitions & Investment Management

Lyon Communities (Lyon Living)

2015-5 - 2019-4 · 4 yrs

Directed $1.1B in transactions and oversaw asset management for a $2.0B institutional portfolio. Primary lead for Investment Committee presentations and capital partner relations.

Director, Investment Management

Western National Property Management

2011-7 - 2015-5 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Drove investment performance and capital deployment across a large institutional multifamily portfolio. Executed value-add capital programs exceeding return targets. Partnered on acquisitions underwriting and new transaction evaluation.

Portfolio Manager, Distressed Assets

Skyhill Financial, Inc.

2008-12 - 2011-7 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Led investment strategy and disposition execution for a large REO portfolio on behalf of institutional lenders. Maximized recovery values across distressed multifamily and residential assets.

Acquisition Associate

LNR Property LLC

2005-1 - 2008-12 · 4 yrs

Underwrote acquisitions across multifamily, office, and retail. Prepared and presented IC memos directly. Supported investment analysis across institutional portfolios.

Underwriter, Acquisitions

Invesco US

2003-1 - 2005-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Supported acquisition deal flow and investment analysis for institutional real estate funds. Contributed to underwriting, portfolio evaluation, and IC preparation across a diversified asset base.