Bay Area Real Estate Investors

Phoenix Chiang is a dedicated real estate professional and behavioral specialist passionate about empowering the Asian American community through real estate education and networking. As a leader within the AREAA Silicon Valley Chapter, Phoenix brings a unique perspective that bridges real estate, leadership, and social impact.

She partners with fellow leader Thomas Feng to organize community-driven events that connect agents, investors, and entrepreneurs across the Bay Area. Their collaborative efforts under AREAA Silicon Valley aim to elevate representation and foster stronger relationships within the local real estate ecosystem.

Phoenix’s work blends empathy and business acumen, making her an integral voice in helping professionals invest, connect, and grow with purpose.

Vicky Oberoi has been investing in real estate since 2006 and became a full-time investor investor in the SF Bay Area 2015. With a background in Polymer Engineering, an MBA, and a successful corporate career, he transitioned to real estate to pursue his passion. As Founder Partner at SV Ventures, he oversees projects from acquisition, designing, managing renovation and the sale. Vicky has purchased, renovated and sold hundreds of Single Family homes across the Bay Area, and takes pride in creating jobs, improving neighborhoods, and delivering beautifully transformed properties to the market. Known for solving complex seller problems, he provides clear guidance, a smooth experience, and top-tier service. He lives in San Jose with his wife and kids. His CA license number is 02025083.

AlphaX RE Capital is a Silicon Valley real estate investment and asset management firm. 

He brings over 20 years of experience as a licensed broker and investor, and guides strategic investment initiatives within the organization

AlphaX RE Capital

Michael Hyun is a full-time software engineer and real estate investor dedicated to helping other high earners achieve financial freedom through real estate. He is the founder and organizer of the HENRY Investors Community — short for High Earner, Not Rich Yet — a fast-growing networking group based in Sunnyvale, California.

Through his community and events such as “The Investor Network” and “Beers & Bricks,” Michael empowers professionals to take their first steps into real estate investing with confidence. His practical and data-driven approach bridges his tech background with real estate strategy, helping others turn income into long-term wealth.

Michael’s approachable teaching style and authentic transparency have earned him a dedicated following on social media under @investlikemike_, where he shares insights on investing, personal finance, and building generational wealth.

East Bay Real Estate Investing Meetup

With more than three decades of experience in real estate, Ginger Crystal Faith is a dynamic broker, investor, and community leader known for her hands-on approach to building wealth through property. As CEO of Golden Canyon Properties and co-founder of the design brand Hammer & Lace, she has successfully renovated and flipped over 50 homes, with several featured on HGTV. Ginger is also an Airbnb Superhost and an advocate for empowering women in real estate investing. Through her leadership as a Networking Meetup Leader for the SF Bay 2026 Summit, she brings together investors, agents, and entrepreneurs across the Bay Area to share strategies, opportunities, and inspiration for financial growth.

Sid Bobba is a real-estate investor and co-leader of SV Ventures USA LLC, a respected real estate investment firm based in San Jose, California. He transitioned from corporate America into full-time real estate investing, developing deep experience in property acquisition, renovation, and resale across the Bay Area market. At SV Ventures, Sid has personally bought and sold millions of dollars worth of real estate, specializing in helping homeowners solve complex situations through quick, “as-is” cash transactions with transparency and integrity. He lives in Fremont, CA with his wife and young child, and is passionate about community, education, and collaborative growth within the real estate investing ecosystem.

Sid regularly appears as a guest on industry podcasts — sharing his investing journey (from tech to real estate) and insights on building successful deals and long-term relationships with agents and investors alike.

Corey Griffin is a real estate investor, speaker, and automation strategist based in San Francisco. He is the founder of Savannah Home Solutions, a residential redevelopment company operating in Georgia, and the creator of BookedBot, an AI-powered sales and lead generation system designed for real estate investors.

Corey’s passion lies in helping investors close more deals through intelligent systems and automation, while also creating meaningful social impact through real estate. His work bridges investing, technology, and operational efficiency to help investors scale sustainably.

Companies / Ventures

• Savannah Home Solutions – Residential redevelopment company (Georgia)

• BookedBot – AI-powered sales & lead generation system for real estate investors

Expertise Areas

• Real Estate Investing

• Automation & AI Systems

• Lead Generation

• Sales Optimization

• Scalable Investor Operations

• Social Impact Through Real Estate

Born and raised in the South Bay Area, Thomas Feng has nearly a decade of experience helping clients achieve the American Dream of homeownership in the highly competitive Silicon Valley real estate market. Combining his background in business administration and psychology from UC Irvine, Thomas leverages innovative marketing strategies, deep market knowledge, and strong negotiation skills to guide buyers and sellers through every step of the process.

As the President of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) – Silicon Valley Chapter, Thomas values partnership, transparency, and client-focused service. He specializes in first-time homebuyers, luxury properties, and crafting smooth, stress-free transactions.