He didn’t need a license, a loan, or a toolbox—just the right address.

In this episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” Carlos shares how he earned $15,000—without ever doing an appraisal. That first win wasn’t a fluke. It was proof: appraisers already have the knowledge to build wealth. They just need to use it differently.

Carlos, who started in the field straight out of high school, walks us through how he turned his appraisal background into a gateway for real estate investing. From flipping homes with partners to managing a seven-unit building in Miami, Carlos shows how thinking like an investor—not just a technician—can transform your entire financial future.

His journey is refreshingly honest. He opens up about flops, hard money loans, rough tenants, and one deal that made no profit at all. But through it all, Carlos reveals a hopeful truth:
You don’t need to leave appraising to grow wealth—you just need to leverage what you already know.

Tune in to hear how Carlos used appraiser insight—not elbow grease—to start generating real equity, without burning out in the fee-for-service grind.