Episode 40| David Pere: Mastering Real Estate: His Journey from Marine Corps to Millionaire

Today we have an exceptional guest, David Pere, joining us. David has been making waves in the real estate world with some impressive recent deals, including the purchase of a 130-key hotel, a duplex, and a 13-single family home package with a vacant lot. He's also raised significant funds for these ventures, involving his community in the process.

In this episode, David shares not only his real estate successes but also his strategies for making passive income through referrals as a licensed real estate agent. He offers insights from his experiences, including a sneak peek into a course he's developed on referrals.

We also delve into David's journey from financial instability to real estate success, influenced by a pivotal yet controversial book and his time as a Marine Corps recruiter. David's story is filled with fascinating anecdotes and the invaluable lessons he's learned along the way.

We’ll discuss the importance of networking, attending events, and the intriguing cost-benefit analysis David employs before agreeing to speak at engagements. Plus, David talks about the tech-savvy ways he uses his Tesla for productivity and time management on the road.

Tune in as David reveals the powerful impact his community has had on his journey, his content creation strategies, and his plans to bring exciting new guest speakers to his platform. Whether you're a real estate enthusiast, looking for passive income ideas, or simply interested in an inspiring story, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won’t want to miss. Let’s dive in!

Chapters:

00:00 Podcasts, recording, and being the first episode.

05:56 Excited about attending a successful event.

07:53 Busy day with work, family, and leisure.

11:59 Seeking exposure on influential podcasts for growth.

15:27 Amway, "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," real estate. Jail.

18:54 Persuading friend about military, strange Walmart encounter.

22:12 Enlisted friends, networked, learned speaking and sales.

24:01 Running a meetup boosts status and connections.

27:12 I'm selective about speaking engagements to attend.

32:09 Raised money via Instagram, disliked solo coaching.

34:10 Directly sharing resources fosters deeper connections on Instagram.

39:03 Zero down payment, unconventional method, successful. Offer details in person, intriguing hotel discovery.

40:23 Community raised millions, found, closed, operated deals.

44:31 Joined multiple mastermind groups, then built own.

46:28 Planning to fly to Maui using points.