David Rodriguez, vice president of Brookfield, Wisconsin-based MLG Capital, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Multi-Housing News Excellence Award in the Rising Star category.
The MHN Rising Star Award is reserved for a few select individuals annually, recognizing exceptional achievement and promise in the multifamily industry.
Rodriguez serves as Vice President at MLG Capital, focusing on acquisitions within the Southeast Sunbelt markets. He is actively involved in sourcing new properties, underwriting and evaluating investment opportunities, property due diligence, financing, and closing.
Since joining MLG in 2019, Rodriguez has been directly involved in over $1.7 billion in acquisitions.
Rodriguez’s journey to real estate was shaped by resilience and adaptability. After a college baseball injury, he pivoted to real estate finance at Southern Methodist University, graduating with honors. His career at MLG began as an investment analyst, quickly advancing through four promotions to his current leadership role.
