Coming from a family that immigrated from Haiti, Manny has always been driven by a deep work ethic and a passion for creating opportunity. With a background in corporate IT and web development, he spent years focused on increasing cash flow and reducing costs before turning those same skills toward real estate investing. Through Luminous Investment Solutions, Manny is on a mission to help individuals build wealth and achieve financial independence through strategic multifamily investments. He loves traveling, exploring new cultures, and believes everyone deserves the chance to live a more secure and fulfilling life.
Growing up in China and later moving to Japan to study the language and culture, Lin developed a relentless drive and global perspective that sets her apart. She speaks Chinese, Japanese, and English fluently, and had the rare opportunity to work with companies like TikTok and EcoFlow before they became household names. Now building her next chapter in America, Lin brings entrepreneurial energy, international insight, and a passion for innovation to Luminous Investment Solutions.
Michael Blank is the CEO of Nighthawk Equity and one of the most recognized names in multifamily real estate, controlling over $200M in apartment buildings across the U.S. He has helped investors purchase more than 9,500 units valued at over $635M through his training programs and content. Michael is the author of the bestselling book Financial Freedom With Real Estate Investing and hosts the Apartment Building Investing podcast. He holds a Master's in Computer Science from the College of William & Mary and lives near Atlanta with his family.
Gualter Amarelo is a seasoned multifamily operator and founder of Alchemist Nation, with a portfolio of 600+ units valued at over $30M across Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Jackson MS, Fall River MA, and beyond. Known for acquiring properties at distressed pricing and underwriting to government-backed HAP income, Gualter brings deep operator expertise and a proven track record of disciplined rehab execution across multiple markets. He serves as a key expert operator partner for Luminous Investment Solutions.
Mitchell Jaworski is a multifamily expert operator and owner of ScaredyCatGuide, with over 10 years of experience across virtually every facet of real estate — from fix and flips to small multifamily acquisitions and beyond. With a portfolio built on hands-on experience and a clear vision to scale past 100+ units, Mitchell brings a wealth of practical knowledge and a proven investor's mindset to the Luminous team.
Jeffrey Bell is a Pittsburgh-based operator, investor, and property management expert with over 200 units owned and managed across Pennsylvania. As the owner of Luxe Haven Homes (luxehavenhomes.com), Jeff brings deep local market knowledge, strong contractor relationships, and full-service management capabilities across the Pittsburgh MSA and beyond. He is an essential boots-on-the-ground partner for Luminous Investment Solutions.
Zachary Gaboury is a Pittsburgh operator and contractor with 80+ multifamily units currently under his belt and an ambitious goal of reaching 200+ units by year's end. With deep roots in the Pittsburgh market and hands-on expertise in both construction and acquisition, Zach serves as a key local partner for Luminous — bringing deal flow, contractor access, and on-the-ground execution that only comes from truly knowing a market.