ELIT Group was founded by two entrepreneurs from different professional backgrounds who share the same passion and vision for Real Estate Development. George Akirtava, began his career in Wealth Management, and Javier Barrera, founded a successful design firm in Miami. This dynamic duo are visionaries and also realists. Their complimentary skill sets and extensive experience gives them a unique ability to identify underutilized properties, recognize their full potential and understand what it will take to – realistically – make their vision a reality.
In the process, the team at ELIT Group takes pride in improving the communities around them.
Our Mission
At ELIT Group, our mission is to deliver above market returns for our investors while promoting the growth, beautification and preservation of communities in which we do business. We achieve this by pursuing real estate investment opportunities of distressed and /or underutilized properties and, through diligent development and management, transforming them into highly attractive and profitable ventures. We are committed to acting responsibly and ethically in each and every transaction.
The Leadership Team
Architecture and Design
Javier Barrera is an expert in Architecture and Design, leading these areas of the business. Clients continue to work with Javier for his proven ability to look beyond a building’s exterior to see not what it is, but what it has the potential to become. And with over 15 years of real-world experience he has the perfect balance of creativity and pragmatism, giving the company a distinct competitive advantage.
Prior to founding ELIT Group, Javier founded Deforma Studio, an architectural firm that has successfully completed many multi-million dollar commercial and residential projects in Miami and South Florida. Javier received a Bachelor of Architecture at Lehigh University and a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a licensed architect in the states of Florida and Louisiana.</div<
Business Development and Finance
George Akirtava is a true visionary and entrepreneur, and leads Business Development and Finance for ELIT Group. He began his career in Private Banking where he gained extensive knowledge of financial institutions and wealth management at top tier companies like JP Morgan and Wells Fargo. He also established very valuable networks within the banking, real estate and legal communities. His experience puts him in a prime position to drive profitability for the firm and above-average returns for investors.
In addition to his financial background, George has over 10 years of experience in rehabilitating mixed-use properties, primarily focusing on historic renovations. One of the qualities that sets George apart is his ability to analyze the real estate landscape and identify market trends very early on, which has served him very well with his real estate investments. George received a Master of Business Administration from Tulane University and holds Series 7 and Series 63 securities licenses.