JF3718: $5 Billion in Deals, Building Thriving Communities, and the Goal of 1 Million Affordable Homes ft. Don Wenner

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Best Ever CRE

Investing, Entrepreneurship, Business

4.7 • 996 Ratings

🗓️ 8 November 2024

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Don Wenner, CEO of DLP Capital, aims to create a million affordable housing units and impact 100 million lives. He discusses DLP’s focus on long-term affordable housing for working families, building thriving communities, and supporting residents beyond housing. He explains DLP's shift from individual assets to an evergreen fund model, emphasizing the value of direct investor relationships and the RIA channel. Don advises operators to prioritize strong leadership, structure, and disciplined growth. He also stresses hiring an accountant or CFO, building an organized leadership structure, and empowering leaders. His goals include meeting investor returns, rapid growth, and expanding DLP’s banking platform. Don also shares tips on work-life balance and health for longevity. Don Wenner | Real Estate Background Founder & CEO of DLP Capital Based in: St Augustine, FL Say hi to him at: LinkedIn www.dlpcapital.com Sponsors: Altra Running Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:24.2	Guys, today's show with our guest is not next level. It's not the level beyond next
1:29.5	level. 10x from an operator who's scaled an operation that's larger than what might be in
1:36.7	some of our dreams of how big we like to go with this real estate investing venture.
1:40.2	But it's really like a testament to what's possible in scaling a real estate investing
1:43.9	business.
1:44.6	What I want you guys to get from today's episode is the tools and tactics and strategies
1:50.4	and mindset that it takes to enroll staff to create a big business, to enroll investors,
1:57.0	to enroll even residents and whatnot to create something that's even larger than a company
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