What gives people enough reason to leave a lucrative job for real estate investing? Let’s hear it from Alvin Scioneaux, Jr., joining us today to talk about a huge step he had to take to start living life on his terms.
This episode delivers so much value about nurturing a growth mindset, overcoming what holds people back from investing in real estate, and top-tier advice from Alvin on how to succeed in the investing space, career shift, and decision-making. Don’t miss out on every guidance towards the right direction to your success!
Key Points & Relevant Topics
- Alvin’s background as an athlete and aerospace engineer, and his discovery of real estate investing
- What made Alvin decide to invest in real estate despite having good and high-paying careers
- A quick overview of how Alvin started from single-family to commercial multifamily space
- Residential vs. commercial: Their differences in terms of acquiring loans, scalability, and income potential
- The benefit of forming a partnership when investing out-of-state
- A valuable advice for people with a successful full-time job planning to invest in real estate
- Two things people and investors need to cultivate a growth mindset
- What is “NBS” and why it’s important in moving forward in life and achieving goals
- The importance of being a lifelong learner and sharing knowledge in real estate
- Advantages of knowing how to communicate and network with people
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About Alvin Scioneaux, Jr.
Alvin Scioneaux, Jr. is a force of diverse passions and talents. He was born & raised in St. John Parish, Louisiana, and is currently a real estate investor and author. He previously worked for 8 years as an Aerospace Engineer with a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from San Diego State University. He serves on the regional executive board for the National Society of Black Engineers while also being a traveling public speaker, where he engages with various schools and programs.
In his career prior, Alvin was an All-American student-athlete who majored in Physics at Wofford College, then moved onto being an NFL linebacker with the LA Chargers. He transitioned to serving as a Fitness Coach, helping people on their fitness and nutritional journey, as well as a Model & Actor, working on various promotional and commercial projects.
Alvin has gone from receiving over $2 million in scholarships, being inducted into his collegiate Hall of Fame, and playing in the NFL to now philanthropy, giving back towards scholars and athletes while running a multi-million dollar real estate business. He is also a proud executive member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. and the NFL Players Association.
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