May 6, 2025

Gelkys Delgado: From Teen Dreamer to Multi-Market Investor

How This South Florida Powerhouse Built a Real Estate Empire — One Cold Call at a Time

📍 Featured on Episode 259 of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast
🎧 Watch now: https://youtu.be/0j6BlFjxlW4

Welcome to another impactful episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, where we sit down with the most driven and dynamic professionals in the industry. In Episode 259, host Tracy Hayes interviews Gelkys Delgado — a top-producing investment property specialist who's dominating the Florida market and beyond.

From cold calls to cash flow, Gelkys shares how she built a powerful real estate portfolio across Miami, Tampa, Fort Myers, and Montgomery, Alabama — all while helping clients build their own wealth through strategic investing.

Whether you're looking to connect with a top real estate investor in Florida, discover how to build out-of-state rental portfolios, or learn the mindset behind real hustle, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.

💡 A Real Estate Obsession That Started at Age 14

Growing up in Miami, Gelkys Delgado didn’t wait until adulthood to get curious. At just 14, she was already riding her bike through neighborhoods dreaming of owning real estate.

By her early 20s, she was working in title companies and touring properties — soaking up knowledge and building relationships. That early exposure paved the way for what would become a real estate investment career fueled by vision, grit, and relentless action.

🏘️ Investing Far From Home: From Miami to Montgomery

While most agents and investors stay in their comfort zone, Gelkys goes where the numbers make sense.

She currently owns over 30 properties in Montgomery, Alabama, and is active in markets like Tampa and Fort Myers. Her ability to identify opportunity outside of South Florida showcases the kind of analytical mindset and courage it takes to scale successfully.

She also gives a masterclass on how to invest outside your backyard, sharing tips on:

Remote market research
Building out-of-state teams
Long-distance property management systems
And trusting your instincts backed by data

📲 Why Cold Calling Still Works in 2024

Forget waiting for leads. Gelkys is on the phone daily — calling homeowners, landlords, and investors — the same way she built her own portfolio.

Her strategy? Consistency + Courage.
She explains how her cold call hustle helped her grow her business, connect with motivated sellers, and become the go-to resource for Florida investors.

This proactive mentality is why Gelkys is quickly becoming one of the best real estate agents in Florida for both end-users and investors.

🚀 Leveraging Social Media to Scale the Brand

While she’s relatively new to social, Gelkys has already built a highly engaged Instagram audience that follows her deals, her growth, and her genuine personality.

Her success proves that even in a noisy digital world, authenticity wins. She shares how agents can blend personal content with business wins to draw the right clients and build trust at scale.

💼 The Management System Behind 30+ Properties

Managing multiple properties out of state? Gelkys and her husband make it look easy — but it’s all about the systems.

They’ve developed a reliable network of local contractors, leasing pros, and remote management tools to operate efficiently from miles away. Her episode covers:

Delegating with confidence
Building a power team
Maintaining profitability across diverse markets

❤️ Relationships Over Transactions

Gelkys doesn’t just close deals — she builds lasting partnerships. Her advice to fellow agents and investors: “Lead with value, build trust, and the sales will follow.”

Whether you’re buying your first flip or scaling your 10th rental property, she’s the kind of real estate professional who leads with integrity and stays invested in her clients’ long-term wins.