When the founders of Premier Capital Realty – Rodrigo & Moana Schiavo – immigrated to the United States from Brazil back in 2005 they had barely $1,000 to their names. It was a difficult journey, both mentally and financially, and the couple went through several crises. But their perseverance, education, strong work ethic and common sense – combined with the almost limitless opportunities that the U.S. offers – provided them the foundation to excel as never before. After being in this country for only a few short years they established a real estate finance company that grew to represent more than 130 banks and financial institutions, and grossed more than $100 million after being in business less than three years. Using the hands-on experience they gained from that first successful venture, Premier Capital Realty was founded and has quickly grown into a multi-million dollar Florida real estate company.