EP 95: Millennial Moguls: How Three Bros Jumped to 1000 Units in Record Time with Jeff Donis
Join us on an exciting episode as we sit down with Jeff Donis, a millennial mogul. Discover how Jeff, along with his brothers, jumped to 1000 units across Georgia, Florida and Texas in record time! Jeff takes us on a journey through their real estate success, starting from their humble beginnings as college students. Learn how they strategically entered the market, leveraging wholesaling as a key strategy to secure their first deal. Jeff shares the creative financing techniques that have allowed them to navigate the industry with flexibility and maximize their investment opportunities.
Jeff also shares the secrets to building a robust network and attracting investors, even without a track record. Find out the specific markets, areas, deal sizes, and price ranges that Jeff and his brothers focus on, and gain valuable knowledge on how they raise money and collaborate with different types of investors. Prepare to be inspired as Jeff opens up about his personal and business goals, offering actionable advice for aspiring investors who are ready to embark on their own real estate journey.
💥💥 Remember, this is your MBA. Have a notepad handy, and get ready to take some 📝 notes!
Key Points from This Episode:
A brief background on Jeff Donis.
Jeff and his brothers own 1000 units located in Atlanta, Georgia; Jacksonville, Florida; and Waco, Texas.
Jeff’s strategies in wholesaling.
How they landed their first deal.
Jeff’s strategies in creative financing.
How Jeff and his brothers started their real estate journey as college students.
What was their key to building their network and finding investors at the beginning when they didn’t have any track record?
What market, areas, deal size, and price range are they looking for?
How do they raise money? What kind of investors do they work with?
Jeff shares his personal and business goals.
Jeff’s advice on how to begin your investing journey.
Tweetables:
“The approach was to match our criteria not only with our own investment philosophy but also where we won't have as much trouble raising money.” –Jeff Donis
“Accredited investors and having a fund in that space is incredibly difficult but rewarding because you're dealing with a lot of very educated folks that usually are doctors or lawyers or engineers.” –Tejas Gosai
“It's still a great opportunity to buy if you can find a good deal, regardless of where interest rates are.” –Jeff Donis
“If you don't have any money, I'd say education, getting the right mentorships sort of changing your mindset is the most important thing.” -Jeff Donis
Resources
Donis Investment Group website
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiosaki
Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book by Joe Fairless
Who not How by Dan Sullivan, Dr. Benjamin Hardy, et al.
About Jeff Donis
Jeffrey, Kenneth, and Kerwin Donis are real estate investors and syndicators. As former single family investors, the Donis brothers built a portfolio of cash-flowing rentals and a six-figure business.
Their goal is to empower others to achieve their financial goals through apartment investing. The Donis Brother’s passion for helping people began at an early age, and has bonded them as brothers and business partners.
The Donis Brothers are also the hosts of the Real Estate Monopoly Podcast, a show where they interview investors who are dominating the real estate industry.
As Managing Partners of Donis Investment Group, the Donis Brothers divide and conquer. Jeffrey is responsible for investor relations, Kenneth is responsible for acquisitions, and Kerwin is responsible for marketing.
Transparency, exceptional communication, and delivering results are central to every decision they make.
When the Donis Brothers aren’t underwriting deals, touring properties, or creating educational content, you can find them spending quality time with friends and family.
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The education we provide is sponsored by Lehigh Valley Fund. The fund earns returns through real estate investing and pays inventors an average 10% return with a 12 - 18% target*
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Contact Jerna Bentilanon to schedule a visit to our offices or a tour of one of our properties: j.b@lvpefund.com, 610-230-7777
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