In this captivating episode, you'll hear the remarkable journey of David Pere - a former marine who went from zero to millionaire in just 5 years! Discover how David's military discipline, networking prowess, and relentless drive allowed him to transition from a logistics guy in the Corps to a self-made millionaire, all without ever having to take a traditional job. Here are some key takeaways from this episode: The power of house hacking and leveraging VA loans to get started in real estate with minimal risk and capital David's strategies for raising capital and building a robust investor network Insights into David's creative deal structuring, including equity stakes in diverse asset classes like RV parks and boutique hotels Whether you're a service member, veteran, or simply someone seeking financial freedom, this episode is packed with invaluable insights that could transform your wealth journey. Get ready to be inspired to achieve your own real estate investing goals. Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:19 Military background and career path04:38 Managing the first real estate investment08:29 House hacking and Airbnb renting12:22 Buying a hotel with 130 keys16:19 The power of networking in real estate investing20:46 Capital raising strategies24:44 Email lists for investor outreach29:12 Opening the funnel through various online platforms32:09 The basic financial mistakes33:13 Best ways to find investors right now34:17 David’s predictions for the next 6 to 12 months36:37 The best advice for passive income today37:39 The biggest challenge right now38:35 The most important metrics to track39:04 TBI and the importance of sleep40:58 How does David give back?After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work. I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work.  Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five. whitneysewell.com  VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/