Founded in 2024 by Vanessa Switzler and Seth Gilmore, Heat & Light Capital is a real estate syndication firm that partners with accredited investors to acquire and optimize income-producing multifamily properties. We focus on value-add opportunities in growing markets, implementing strategic renovations and operational improvements to maximize returns for our investor partners. With two successful acquisitions in our portfolio and a third property targeted for late 2025, we are building a track record of disciplined investment and hands-on asset management that creates long-term wealth for our syndication partners.

Properties


The Grove at Magic City Townhomes
Birmingham, Alabama
A 40-unit multifamily investment property featuring spacious townhome-style residences with 20 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom units, each with in-unit washer/dryer connections and private outdoor space. Acquired in June 2025, Magic City is located in a quiet residential neighborhood with strong tenant retention and is positioned near major employment centers including UAB and Amazon operations. The value-add business plan includes interior upgrades, exterior improvements, community BBQ area development, and comprehensive rebranding to maximize the property's distinctive townhome appeal within a professionally managed setting.
College Terrace
Little Rock, Arkansas
An 18-unit multifamily investment property featuring all 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom units in Little Rock's Medical Corridor. Located in the heart of Midtown near the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and seven hospitals, the property offers strong tenant retention in a landlord-friendly market. The value-add business plan includes light interior renovations, rent increases to market rates, direct billing of utilities, and strategic capital improvements to maximize cash flow from this well-positioned asset in Arkansas's stable rental market.

About the Team

Vanessa Switzler
Vanessa brings over a decade of sales and business development expertise across pharmaceuticals, laboratory diagnostics, mental health, and business technology sectors. She co-founded and operates a $5M sustainable sector company and provides growth strategy consulting to startups on operational scaling. Vanessa actively manages a portfolio of short-term rentals and single-family investment properties nationwide. She holds a psychology degree from New York University and a master's in forensic psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Seth Gilmore
Seth combines operational expertise with technology leadership, beginning his career in the newsroom operations of The New York Times before advancing through roles at Intel, co-founding a Seattle restaurant chain, and serving as COO/Director of Operations across diverse industries including CPG, political campaigns, and venture capital. Most recently, he led operations at Alumni Ventures, the most active VC firm in the United States. Seth holds a philosophy degree from Denison University and an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.
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