You Control Your Environment with David Pere

In this podcast episode featuring guest David Pere, listeners are
taken on a journey from his time in the Marines to achieving
financial freedom through real estate investment. David shares
insights into his military service experiences, including
logistics, teaching, and deployment, and reflects on finding
fulfillment in his career. The discussion expands to explore the
benefits of living in the Midwest, travel experiences, and the
importance of experiencing different cultures. 





David emphasizes supporting veterans and repurposing vacant
buildings for housing and community services. The conversation
delves into social issues like homelessness and entrepreneurship
opportunities, focusing on helping veterans achieve financial
independence. 


David offers valuable advice on podcasting, personal branding,
and effective networking at conferences, highlighting the
significance of genuine connections and providing value to
others. The episode concludes with strategies for standing out in
a crowded online space and maximizing opportunities for
professional growth through networking.








Highlights:





{01:30} David Pere's journey, Transition from military life to
real estate investing





{10:44} Appreciation for travel and experiencing different
cultures





{20:45} What makes a Titan 





{35:30} Financial freedom and real estate investment as
post-military goals





{40:45} Social issues and policies related to homelessness, sex
work, and human trafficking





{51:00} Branding and Personal Identity





David Pere Bio:





David Pere joined the Marine Corps in August 2008. Since that
time, he has lived in Japan, California, Missouri, and Hawaii.
Through the Marine Corps, he has traveled to many other places,
including Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Germany, and several
other states throughout the continental United States.





His awards include two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals,
two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and a Combat Action
Ribbon. David also earned an Associate of Arts Degree from the
American Public University System and the underlying American
Military University. David specializes in motor transportation
and logistics but has also excelled in such billets as Ground
Safety Manager, Command Financial Specialist, and Staff
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (SNCOIC) of Recruiting
SubStation Springfield, MO, where he was selected as the SNCOIC
of the Year in 2016!





David started real estate investing in 2015 after reading “Rich
Dad Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki. He house-hacked a duplex with
the FHA loan and lived there until he received orders to Hawaii.
David has two children, Cody (14) and Jackson (6).


While stationed in Hawaii, David bought a 10-unit apartment in
Missouri. He used bank financing, seller financing, and a home
equity line of credit to purchase this property with less than 6%
down (and great terms)!








Links:





https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire





https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire





https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pere





https://www.tiktok.com/@militarymillionaire





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https://www.linkedin.com/in/nonprofitarchitect





https://whoistravisjohnson.com





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