Scott E Yancey, Managing Member/Founder

Scott's never been one for the passenger seat. Whether he's driving one of his high-performance cars on a race track or driving a smart real estate investment forward, he's always most comfortable with his hands on the steering wheel. Scott started investing in Real Estate before he could legally drive.

Scott did his first Real Estate deal at the early age of only 14! He purchased a small second trust deed on a home in Studio City, California that earned 14% interest. While most kids his age were more focused on BMX bikes, video games and then cars as Scott was, he eventually used interest to help buy his. He also learned before most kids of his age that as a real estate investor, “Your money works for you.”

When Scott went off to college he got a job as a runner for a very successful real estate investment company. His boss, Walter J. Plumb III, told Scott something he has always remembered. Walter told Scott, “The last three runners that worked for me all became millionaires.” Scott didn’t quite understand or believe what he said, as Walter only used him to collect documents, maps, bank deposits and other odds and ends. Walter pulled Scott aside one day and suggested that he get his real estate license, take an apartment building he owned, convert it to condominiums and then sell the units with his real estate license. A suggestion was all that was needed, and Scott not only got his license but made so much money his first year that he quit his college career and focused on real estate full time.

Scott is still grateful to Walter who he no longer calls his boss, but now his friend, mentor and partner in Real Estate deals even to this day. Scott finds himself daily still saying and practicing what he heard for years from Walter. “Write an offer a day!” “What can we buy today?” “What are the jobs in the area?” “How can we add value and how much can we sell it for after?” “There is always a deal!” “The future is bright!” That’s just to name a few.

Working for years with Walter and Jon D. Quitiquit, another real estate mentor, Scott gained considerable expertise in buying land, subdividing it and selling thousands of lots to large home builders. As the next real estate boom ramped up, Scott went out on his own with Walter and Jon as his investor/partners. With this new program, he was able to flip land deals and sell lots to developers and builders for major profits. Along came 2007 and things started to change with the market cooling off quickly, if not overnight. Scott describes it as, ‘The sky fell”. Although they were highly successful in their real estate ventures, Scott talked to his wife Amie and they decided to heed the warning signs that builders were slowing down buying his lots and building homes and to leave the Real Estate market completely for a while.
The plan was to take a few years off and enjoy their home in Cabo San Lucas until the market came back. That plan was well underway, but just before the move South of the Border fate stepped in. Scott was at a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf near his home Summerlin, NV when he overheard a conversation. At the next table, the discussion revolved around the Las Vegas real estate market and the fact that there were homes available to buy for as little as $36,000 that would rent out for $900/month. Just hearing those two numbers put Scott’s real estate brain into gear. Two things came to his mind immediately, “You make your money on the buy in Real Estate” and “fortunes are made in bad economies.”

Scott’s plan and path was presented with a fork in the road, as Scott’s real estate interest was piqued by the numbers much more than sitting on the beach. He did some investigation and did indeed find that these kinds of deals were available in large numbers in the local market. He realized that the Cabo San Lucas move would have been the “worst financial decision of my life,” as he put it.

What Scott and Amie had been considering the “good times” was simply a different market that had different profit opportunities. The new market offered up amazing potential for profits in buying real estate at the bottom, rehabbing, flipping and holding rental properties. He had almost missed the biggest real estate “sale” in history by thinking of his business life as a single road to profits. Instead, this fork in the road was just too good to pass up.

Since then, Scott and Amie have experienced a large measure of success in many aspects of real estate in Las Vegas, Nevada and other cities and states across the country. Finding, remodeling and “flipping” properties is a highly lucrative venture. However, the renovation stories that come along with the high volume Scott does turns out to be very entertaining as well. A&E Network television became interested in what Scott was doing. Scott created and is an executive producer of his hit TV series “Flipping Vegas”. It turns out that having a “husband-wife” team on the program clearly creates a synergy that attracts an audience of millions of viewers and an overwhelmingly positive response to “Flipping Vegas” season after season.

Since Scott has built a reputation of success in real estate, he has taken on some new ventures. He has partnered with non-profit charitable organizations which provide homes for servicemen and women who have been wounded in combat while serving their country. He has joined forces with some of the most prominent industry leaders to share insights into the world of real estate investing. Then he wrote and published a book called “GO TIME”.

Out of all of this, he will tell you that one of the most important aspects of real estate investing is “there is always a deal, but knowing what you are doing is key to make money” regardless of what shape the market is in. Because of their extensive experience, Scott and Amie have become dedicated to “mentoring” and teaching other aspiring entrepreneurs the ins and outs of real estate investing. The Yancey Events teams span the nation offering educational training from experienced teachers designed to help people get a ‘leg up’ in the real estate investment world.

Amie Yancey, GOLIATH Real Estate Agent & Interior Designer
Amie Yancey doesn’t do anything halfway. She lives full-tilt – and she works that way, too.
As a Real Estate Agent with GOLIATH, has sold more than 600 new homes since moving to Las Vegas with her husband, Scott, in 2004. As Interior Designer, she immerses herself in the architectural spirit of the home or office – which means the result is never vanilla.

Her unique philosophy of life is partly the product of growing up on a ranch in Canada. Later on, she stabled her horses (one of which she once dyed purple) and took up riding dirt bikes. She has owned eight motorcycles, and has rolled her sand toy four times (after which she said, “She ain’t pretty, but the radio still works.”).

When she’s not working or surviving some sort of dare devil act, you’ll find Amie drag racing at stoplights in her Porsche, hanging out at the neighborhood coffee shop with Talulah, her miniature dachshund, or possibly cave diving in the Caribbean or just sitting on a beach with her husband Scott.

Gady Medrano, Realtor with GOLIATH
Gady Medrano is no stranger to the ups and downs of the real estate market. Her passion and knowledge of real estate began at a very young age. Her father was a real estate investor. He taught her early on how to spot and close a deal. Property renovations were part of her quality time she spent with him after school. When she grew up she new immediately what she wanted to do, work in real estate.

Gady comes from The Bay Area of Northern California. There she excelled in commercial and residential real estate. She bought her first property at the age of nineteen, and quickly flipped it for a profit.

She came to Vegas in the mist of the housing crisis. Never one to shy away from a challenge, her perseverance has allowed her to thrive in this market. She cares deeply about helping others reach their real estate goals, and was able to establish her business on referrals. For fun she sometimes hits the local poker table to play No Limit Texas Hold em. Much like in real estate, when she sees an opportunity … she’s all in.

Nathan Kivi, Realtor with GOLIATH
Some would describe Nathan as a risk-taker, but to Nathan, everything is always a well thought out and calculated risk. With a Maths degree and Masters in Property Development, Nathan’s knack for numbers and business smarts is clearly evident in both his career and personal life.

Having worked in property for over 10 years, Nathan’s experience covers a broad range of industries, including, commercial, industrial, residential and hotels.  As an Asset Manager at Eureka Funds Management, Nathan was personally responsible for over $300 million worth of property assets, where he achieved consistently strong returns for his investors.

Born and raised in Australia, Nathan’s love of property could be seen at an early age when he bought his first property at 18. Having recently moved to Las Vegas to capitalize on what he knows to be a good market, Nathan now loves nothing more than hunting down property deals whilst sipping on his home-made espresso.

In his spare time, Nathan is an avid poker player, where once again his numerical and emotional intelligence give him the edge. A fitness fan, Nathan has raced in 7 Ironman triathlons and can also regularly be seen playing tennis with his wife and taking his puppies for walks. Lucky for him, the fitness regime allows for his indulgence in good food and wine!

Suzanne Petronzi, Broker/Salesperson
It's not often you meet someone who's as good with numbers as they are with people. But Suzanne is just such a person – and when you couple her profound intellectual skills with her proven sales chops, it all adds up to great service for GOLIATH COMPANY's clients.

Suzanne approaches all real estate opportunities from a customer service perspective – a philosophy she has put to work in everything from new home sales targeting first-time buyers to luxury property sales. In fact, she was instrumental in the sale of one of the highest-priced homes in the history of Las Vegas in 2008, totaling $11.5 million.

Suzanne has held a Nevada real estate license since 2005. She earned her B.S. in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and spent the better part of a year traveling abroad. She even took cooking lessons in an authentic Italian kitchen. Experiencing the Italian countryside and the European approach to life has taught Suzanne that knowledge is gained by exploring and fully immersing one's self in all life has to offer. Combine this with a strong commitment to her profession, and you get someone who works as hard as she plays.

Rexalynn Martinez Walberg, Realtor with GOLIATH
On any given day, you’ll either find Rexalynn off-roading in her JEEP, or paving the way for a smooth real estate transaction on behalf of her clients. Either way, this is one realtor who always knows where she’s going – and how to get buyers and sellers there, too.

Throughout her career, Rexalynn has worked two unique aspects of real estate: as a representative of clients, and as a representative of builders. This gives her an unparalleled understanding of the industry. Couple that with her experience as a business owner, and you’ve got a professional with a vast array of expertise who’s always ready to leverage it to her clients’ advantage.

Rexalynn and her husband are proud owners of two dogs, Molly and Maximus. She also plays as hard as she works. Beyond off-roading, Rexalynn enjoys riding Harleys and shooting – in fact, she’s a graduate of Combat Tactical Academy’s Basic Tactical Handgun Course. In other words, this is one real estate professional who never loses sight of the target.