Dennis Earl (Chairman & CEO) and Mike Pyles (Vice President) of the Haltere Group.
A Black-owned real estate syndication and development firm. The conversation centers on financial empowerment, real estate investment, and community education, particularly within the Black community.
🧑💼 Guest Backgrounds Dennis Earl
- Chairman & CEO of the Haltere Group
- 25+ years in commercial real estate
- Brokered over $3 billion in transactions
- Founded Haltere Group during the COVID-19 pandemic to empower Black and Brown communities through real estate education and investment
Mike Pyles
- Vice President of the Haltere Group
- Serial entrepreneur; co-founder of Quick Lick, the first Black-owned alcohol delivery service
- Graduate of Clark Atlanta University
- Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
🏢 About the Halter Group
- A real estate syndication company focused on multifamily properties
- Founded by four Black professionals with expertise in finance, development, and brokerage
- Mission: “Born from within” – empowering individuals to build wealth from their own potential
- Raised $15M+ and acquired $40M+ in assets in just 3 years
- 133 of their 135 investors are Black
💡 Key Points & Highlights 🔑 Purpose & Vision
- Democratize access to high-value real estate investments
- Educate the Black community on commercial real estate
- Build generational wealth through collective investing
💰 Investment Model
- Minimum investment: $10,000
- Offers:
- Quarterly dividends
- Tax benefits via K-1 forms
- Equity appreciation over time
- Focused exclusively on multifamily properties (not strip malls or retail)
🎓 Education First
- Emphasis on financial literacy over sales
- Inspired by Magic Johnson’s quote: “We’re experts in fashion and entertainment, but lagging in financial literacy.”
🎙️ Podcast: The HOW with Halter
- HOW = Helping Others Win
- Covers topics like investing, entrepreneurship, and financial wellness
- Available on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, and Apple Podcasts
💬 Notable Quotes
“I got tired of building wealth for others who do not look like us.” – De