The Intersection of Business and Community with Denise O'Reilly
How does one transform a passion for real estate into a thriving business that not only scales but also benefits the community?
In this episode of Weiss Advice, Yonah chats with Denise O'Reilly, a multifaceted entrepreneur with a passion for real estate and assisted living. Denise shares her journey from working in the film industry to becoming a successful real estate investor, with a particular focus on multifamily and senior living communities. She discusses the challenges and rewards of building a business with her husband, the importance of mentorship, and the vision behind her investment fund.
[00:01 - 06:20] The Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Denise's natural inclination to turn every interest into a business
- Transition from the film industry to real estate
- The initial steps in her real estate journey
[06:21 - 12:25] Discovering Multifamily Investing
- The pivotal moment in 2019 that led Denise to multifamily real estate
- How a podcast episode sparked her interest in scaling investments
- The importance of mentorship and continuous learning
[12:26 - 19:08] Merging Passions: Assisted Living and Real Estate
- Denise's personal connection to assisted living through her family's business
- The decision to merge her expertise in multifamily with assisted living
- Building a business that serves both the community and investors
[19:09 - 26:48] Building a Family Business
- Working alongside her husband and the dynamics of their partnership
- The challenges and benefits of turning their shared passions into a business
- How their goals align to create generational wealth
[26:49 - 33:21] Scaling with Purpose: The Future of Assisted Living
- The growing demand for senior living communities
- Denise's vision for expanding her investment fund to meet this need
- The long-term impact of investing in assisted living facilities
Connect with Denise:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniseoreillyflow/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denise.oreilly.321/
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"I have an entrepreneur mindset. Every time I see something, I turn it into a business or think about how it could be a business." - Denise O'Reilly
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