Mark Barcena
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Real estate investor and business owner with hands-on experience buying, renovating, and reselling homes for profit. Skilled in finding good deals, managing renovation projects, and making smart resale decisions. Experienced in raising private capital, leading teams, and running projects efficiently. Known for clear execution, strong communication, and delivering quality results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/ Founder
Northlight Development
Scottsdale, AZ
06.2024 - Current
- Run a residential real estate business focused on buying, renovating, and reselling homes across Maricopa County.
- Handle every stage from property purchase to renovation, and final sale, with budgets of $50K–$300K per project.
- Raised over $150K in private capital to fund and grow the business.
- Oversee contractors, timelines, and budgets across multiple ongoing projects.
- Work with agents and designers to create high-quality homes that sell quickly.
- Target resale prices between $600K–$2.5M, with consistent profit margins of 10–20%.
Director of Dispositions
Valley Investments
Tempe, Arizona
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed all dispositions from marketing to close, handling 8–12 deals per month, with $15K–$25K average spreads.
- Built buyer relationships across multiple markets, including flippers, and small funds.
- Led underwriting on all incoming leads, and advised acquisition reps on offer strategy.
- Trained new hires and streamlined workflows to boost the close rate and reduce fallout.
Acquisitions Specialist
OneRoof Real Estate
Scottsdale, AZ
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Reviewed and underwrote 12–20 off-market property opportunities per day across multiple U.S. markets.
- Closed 3-8 deals per month with profit margins ranging from 10–20%.
- Conducted in-depth comp analysis, ARV projections, and rehab estimates to identify profitable investments.
- Maintained a high-converting follow-up system, resulting in a 30%+ lead-to-contract conversion rate.
- Worked in a fast-paced, commission-only office environment focused on performance and results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technological Entrepreneurship And Management
05-2027
High School Diploma -
06-2021
Skills
- Acquisitions & Negotiation
- Project & Operations Management
- Deal Analysis
- Sales Closing & Follow-Up
- Market & Property Research
- CRM Software Proficiency
Timeline
Owner/ Founder - Northlight Development
06.2024 - Current
Director of Dispositions - Valley Investments
06.2023 - 12.2023
Acquisitions Specialist - OneRoof Real Estate
12.2022 - 05.2023
Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Technological Entrepreneurship And Management
Medina High School - High School Diploma,
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