Flipping Secrets: From Scientist to Real Estate Mogul

Join us in another insightful episode of The AZREIA Show, where Marcus Maloney hosts Cecil Gomes, a PhD-trained cancer biologist who made a remarkable pivot into the real estate industry. Discover Cecil’s fascinating journey from academia to entrepreneurial life, and how his unexpected career shift led to successfully flipping houses in Phoenix. Learn about the crucial lessons he gained, the strategies that worked, his partnership with his brother, and valuable insights for new investors. Don't miss his tips on networking, sticking to your strengths, and the power of a tight buy box. Perfect for anyone looking to find motivation, inspiration, and practical advice in the real estate field! Key Takeaways: 01:44 Cecil's Unique Background 02:11 First Steps in Real Estate 03:19 The Turning Point: Influential Books 04:21 Diving into Real Estate Investing 05:16 First Rental Property Experience 09:13 Flipping Houses: Lessons Learned 12:13 Joining AZREIA and Networking 16:39 Scaling the Business 25:52 Overcoming Corporate America 26:19 Lessons from Flipping Houses 27:11 Refining the Business Model 27:56 Scaling Up in 2023 28:52 Smart Renovation Strategies 29:37 Building a Strong Team 30:31 Navigating Deal Flow and Capital 32:21 The Importance of Networking 34:55 Staying Focused on Your Niche 36:26 Concluding Insights and Future Plans   Connect with Cecil Gomes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecil-gomes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scienceguyrei/   ---- The Arizona Real Estate Investors Association provides its members the education, market information, support, and networking opportunities that will further the member’s ability to successfully invest in Real Estate. Join AZREIA here. Is a Career in Real Estate Right For You? Take AZREIA's Real Estate Investing Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment at  👉 https://azreia.org/entrepreneurial-self-assessment Azreia Real Estate Investing Entrepreneurial Self Assessment Who is it for? ☑️ Anyone who wants to know if Real Estate Investing is right for them BEFORE spending time or money on education and training. ☑️ Everyone new to Real Estate Investing Our Entrepreneurial Self Assessment is designed for you to understand if Real Estate Investing is right for you and if so, you are best suited for active or passive investing. AZREIA membership is a community consisting of independent real estate investors who invest in:  🏡 SINGLE FAMILY 🏙 SMALL MULTI-FAMILY 🏡WHOLESALERS ✍️ NOTES Educational opportunities are plentiful and delivered through AZREIA’s own education program and in collaboration with outside education providers. 🎓AZREIA’s Core Education Classes are specifically designed for new investors to develop their critical skills quickly and effectively. 🎓Our strategy classes are provided through AZREIA and others and deliver an advanced level of knowledge. Join the Deal Finders Club here Deal Finders Club is a thriving real estate community "Where Deals Get Done", we train community members on these core skills...Marketing, Sales, Negotiations, Comping, Writing Offers, Locking Up Contracts, and so much more. Discover:  https://ebooks.azreia.org/library https://ebooks.azreia.org/ideal https://ebooks.azreia.org/fix_and_flipping https://ebooks.azreia.org/note_investing https://ebooks.azreia.org/landlording https://ebooks.azreia.org/wholesaling_real_estate https://ebooks.azreia.org/property_scouting https://ebooks.azreia.org/house_hacking Join our conversation at: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/azreia Twitter: https://twitter.com/azreia?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arizona_reia/ Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3vKMnrR Website: https://azreia.org/