Michael Padilla is a Senior Director of Investments at Marcus & Millichap, specializing in commercial and multifamily investment sales throughout Los Angeles County, with a primary focus on the South Bay markets. He advises private investors on the acquisition and disposition of investment properties, helping clients maximize value through aggressive marketing, skilled negotiation and market expertise.

A third-generation real estate entrepreneur, Michael began his career in 2015 with HP Capital Investments as an Acquisitions Agent, where he specialized in identifying value-add purchasing opportunities. He developed extensive experience in acquisitions, underwriting, financial analysis, due diligence, and private capital raising. Today, he leverages that experience to help clients identify untapped value and execute investment strategies designed to maximize returns.

As an active real estate investor, Michael purchased his first investment property in 2018 and has since gained firsthand experience acquiring, selling, underwriting, and raising private capital for real estate investments. His ability to advise clients from both a broker's and an investor's perspective is one of the many reasons clients trust him with their investment decisions.

Michael earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration while competing as a collegiate soccer player at California State University, East Bay. The discipline, competitiveness, and work ethic he developed through athletics continue to define his approach to every transaction and client relationship.

His expertise includes investment sales, property valuation, financial analysis, 1031 exchange strategies, and identifying opportunities to create value through renovations, operational improvements, redevelopment, and strategic repositioning.