I built my own real estate portfolio as a practicing surgeon, before I ever raised a dollar from anyone else. Cereus exists to help others find that same path to financial freedom.
— Daniel Shin, MD, founder of Cereus Real Estate
Why Cereus
Our success depends on yours
Daniel invests his own capital in every single deal Cereus offers. Most of the fund's compensation comes from the profit investors receive at the end of the deal.
We say no far more than we say yes
The vast majority of opportunities that cross our desk never reach the investor list. Only what clears every stage of our review moves forward.
Led by someone who truly understands risk
Cereus is run by a practicing surgeon who built his own multifamily portfolio before ever raising outside capital. He therefore truly understands risk, both short and long term.
Investments tailored to your criteria
Through one-on-one interviews, Daniel helps you determine which deals are a good fit for your financial journey.
Our Standard
Every opportunity clears four checkpoints before it reaches you.
Sponsor, market, capital structure, and business plan - reviewed in that order, every time, before an offering is shared with the investor list.
Selected investments
1,200+ housing units across six selected investments in four states. View the full portfolio →
Hampton Meadows & The Ridges
Workforce housing value-add paired with operational improvement.
Apollo Heights
Physical and operational value-add in a swiftly growing metroplex.
The Monroe
Operational value - add in a steadily growing, multi-industry market.
Valley Heights
Physical and operational value-add in a top growth market.
Waco Cottonwood Creek
Purpose-built rental housing in an area of swift growth with long-term income potential.
Health Wealth Capital Series - 3
Long-term NNN healthcare properties with financially strong tenants and stable, predictable cash flow.
- Name Daniel Shin, MD
- PracticeUrologic SurgeonLicensed in 6 states
- FounderThe Darwinian Doctor: 2018Cereus Real Estate: 2024
“As my portfolio grew, I saw the potential for multifamily real estate to build cash flow, long-term wealth, and stronger communities. Now my mission is to bring these opportunities to my colleagues.”
Daniel Shin, MD
Founder & Managing Partner, Cereus Real Estate
Daniel began writing about his path to financial independence at The Darwinian Doctor, documenting the process of building a personal multifamily portfolio across five states.
Through Cereus, he now helps qualified physicians and professionals evaluate passive real estate opportunities with clearer information, disciplined diligence, and aligned reporting.
Daniel practices medicine part time in Tennessee, where he lives with his wife and two boys.
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