Dre is on a mission to inspire others and uplift communities through real estate education and leadership. A native of Chicago, his passion stems from his background as a former gang member. He is a U.S Naval Academy graduate, President Truman Scholar, and MIT Fellow. Dre has over 98 doors under management valued at over $13M. He is the host of the Multifamily by the Slice podcast and co-hosts the #1 Real Estate meetup in San Diego called “Opportunity Knocks”. We spoke to Dre about his unique background, the importance of education, and his massive growth. LISTEN HERE:
Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List [00:01 – 06:02] Opening Segment
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Dre talks about his unique background.
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How he got into real estate investing.
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How he became an expert on underwriting.
[06:02 – 15:30] A Leap of Faith
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He talks about what made him quit the military academy
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Dre takes a deep dive into his “why”
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The importance of a healthy mind.
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How listening to motivational speakers helped Dre.
[15:30 – 30:00] 4 to 98 Units
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How Dre started educating himself on real estate investing.
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How he got the equity needed for his first $2M deal.
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Dre talks about how he jumped from 4 units to 98 units.
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He talks about the vetting process and how transparent he is with his own background.
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What to look for in people that you are going to work with.
[30:00 – 35:32] Round of Insights
Apparent Failure:
Failing his first year at prep school.
Digital Resource:
Trello
Most Recommended Book:
Daily Habit:
Running
#1 Insight for Investing:
Think about what you want to accomplish in life, you’re why.
Best Place to Grab a Bite in Chicago: Giordano’s Pizza
Contact Dre: You can find Dre on Linkedin, Twitter, or Facebook. To listen to Dre’s podcast “Multifamily By The Slice” click here.
Tweetable Quotes:
“The healthiness of your mind is key” – Dre Evans
“Think about what you want to accomplish in life, your why.” – Dre Evans
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