Podcast appearances and mentions of ola dantis

Ola Dantis, Founder/CEO of Dwellynn.com, is a seasoned entrepreneur in multifamily investment syndication, boasting a successful track record of deals surpassing $25 million. His strategic acumen in property acquisition and repositioning distinguishes him in the competitive real estate landscape. Beyond his real estate endeavors, Ola, a former Fortune 6 company manager, hosts The Dwellynn Show, a popular podcast engaging with real estate professionals nationwide. Armed with a BS in Biomedical Science and an MS in Strategic Marketing and Consulting, Ola oversees 244 units across Texas, showcasing his versatile leadership. His educational background, coupled with hands-on experience managing cash-flowing multifamily properties, provides a unique blend of expertise. Ola's commitment to knowledge-sharing through his podcast underscores his influence and prominence in the multifamily investment community.   In this episode, we talked to Ola about his geographical journey, his early multifamily deals and lessons learned, the Houston multifamily market,  and much more.   Announcement: Join the Apartment Investing Mastermind for just $89.   Multifamily Investments;   02:39 Ola's background; 03:37 Ola's Geographical Journey; 13:59 Ola's early multifamily deals; 25:38 An insight on the Houston market; 31:49 Round of Insights   Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List   Round of Insights   Apparent Failure: Not understanding his temperament fully in his earlier investments. Digital Resource: Notion. Most Recommended Book: What It Takes. Daily Habit: Meditation every day. #1 Insight for scaling a multifamily portfolio: Correct partnerships in areas that one's not fluent in. Best Place to Grab a Bite: Songkran Thai Kitchen.   Contact Ola: https://www.dwellynn.com/    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.  

Don't be afraid to follow the money! Sometimes you have to pivot and look elsewhere for real estate opportunities that fit your criteria. As commercial real estate investors, it can be challenging to get deal flow that pencils out. Especially in a competitive market. In this episode, Ola Dantis shares his journey from single-family to multifamily investing, and why relocated to Houston to grow his real estate firm. Ola is the Founder and CEO at Dwellynn - a multifamily investment syndication firm. He originally grew up in Nigeria, and moved to the U.S. just a few years ago, and began investing in single-family. Since then, he has transitioned into the world of commercial real estate, and has successfully closed deals in excess of $25M+. In this episode, we discuss… How he leveraged partnership to close his first multifamily deal Why you need to follow the money Why vertical integration increases your change of having successful business plans Why failure is a part of business growth Ola's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dwellynn/ Ola's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oladantis/?hl=en Ola's Website: Dwellynn | Multifamily Investment Opportunities | Houston, TX Interested in investing in commercial real estate opportunities? Join our investor group here Check out our FREE multifamily due diligence checklist to avoid costly mistakes. Click here to download the checklist. Check out our FREE Syndication Guide For Passive Investors to learn everything you know need to know BEFORE you passively invest in real estate. Click here to download the guide.

In this episode, we have a reappearance of Ola Dantis (previously featured in episode 117). Ola, from South Africa to the United States, brings his experience in owning and managing cash-flowing multifamily property with over $40,000,000M in deals. Takeaways from this episode: How anybody can become successful in real estate The secret to becoming successful: untold strategies How to overcome procrastination and crush limiting beliefs Connect With Ola Dantis ⬇️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwellynn/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dwellynn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DwellynnLLC/ Website: https://www.dwellynn.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dwellynn-show-financial-freedom-through-real-estate   ✅ Grab your FREE Copy of My Book "From Zero To 400 Units" here: https://book.sterlingwhiteofficial.com ➡️ Strategy session: https://calendly.com/sterlingw/strategy-session Save your COMPLIMENTARY SEAT to Intensive Real Estate Training: https://everwebinar.sterlingwhiteofficial.com/webinar-registration-page Connect With Us ⬇️

"Go serve and maybe you'll learn" Welcome to another episode of the Self Reliant Wealth Podcast. In this episode, we will be catching up with Ola Dantis, the Founder and CEO of Dwellin.com, a multi family investment syndication firm. Ola has lived in the United States for only a few years, but has grown his business to a worldwide scale, rapidly. As he continues to manage his investment firm, his mission is to give back to the community in any way he can, reminding us to always serve and learn as we go along. Today he shares advice to those who want to know how to get started in the real estate world and how he grew his company to the scale it is now. Connect with Ola https://www.facebook.com/ola.dantis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/self-reliant-wealth/message

Welcome to the Managing CRE Risk podcast with Jeremy Goodrich. Our guest today is Ola Dantis, a multifamily investor and an absolute dream chaser and action taker. In our conversation, he shares how he moved 3 continents to make his dreams come true, and how to take significant risks and massive actions to succeed in the end.  If you want to learn how to be a risk-taker and build a strong portfolio, this episode is a must for you! Learn more about Ola and his journey at shineinsurance.com/managing-commercial-real-estate-risk! “I've lived on 3 continents. North America is the best one.”   05:44 Ola grew up in Nigeria, West Africa. As a child, he never dreamed of owning a multifamily real estate business. He moved to the UK when he was 16 and 10 years ago ended up in the US with his wife. Here, he got interested in real estate investing.   According to Ola, the US is the best place to live because there are great opportunities and a capitalistic system that is easy to plug into. “You're not a tree, you can move. This could be a mental move or geographical move, but you can move, and that will radically change your mind.“   15:11 Ola moved to Houston from Baltimore during the pandemic to further his career even more. This transition helped him grow his portfolio significantly. He is very comfortable with moving for different opportunities and this is what he recommends to everyone as well. True success only comes if we're willing to take risks.   Ola shares his best pieces of advice on how to balance risk and reward while making a decision. Educate yourself and take calculated actions. Don't be afraid of making quick decisions but keep evaluating the process as you go. Respect the asset that you're working with and respect the business. Create a solid business plan that helps everyone involved in the business to know what to do. “I'm a big believer that relationships are what really drive the business.”   26:05 Ola talks about how he builds his team. He prefers to have people on his team who are faster than him, so they can motivate him to make quick decisions. He likes to find team members through referrals.   At the end of the conversation, Ola talks about what he sees as the biggest risk investors face nowadays. We're possibly entering a recession soon. This will affect investors negatively. The high inflation rate makes it harder to invest in real estate. The war in Ukraine is affecting the market as well. About Our Guest, Ola Dantis Ola, an entrepreneur at heart, brings his experience in owning and managing cash-flowing multifamily property in his personal real estate portfolio to larger multifamily investing with over $40,000,000M in deals. This foundational experience derived from the strategic acquisition, renovation, and repositioning has been instrumental in the apartment syndication space, resulting in a competitive edge in value add and equity creation. In addition, Ola draws from his leadership and analytic skills as a manager for a Fortune 10 company. Mentioned in the show: investwithola.com His Instagram Shineinsurance.com www.shineinsurance.com/managing-commercial-real-estate-risk Jeremy's LinkedIn Need an instant insurance ballpark for your next Multifamily deal?! Answer 9 simple questions and we'll give you a sense of what insurance should be. Visit us here for everything you need to know: https://www.shineinsurance.com/ballpark/    Special thanks to Ola Dantis for taking the time to share so many great insights with us   If you enjoyed this podcast, there's a couple of things we need you to do right now:    SUBSCRIBE to Managing Commercial Real Estate Risk on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts    While you there, please RATE & REVIEW the show    SHARE with friends   Finally, please, JOIN the Managing Commercial Real Estate Risk Facebook Group Then, please share the show with whoever you think it will inspire. Until the next time, We truly appreciate you listening. Need the CRE Insurance Guy? More great stories & information at: Youtube – Blog – Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, then you'll love these ones: 119: Why Relationships Matter, With Pili Yarusi 118: Elevate Your Operations 112: Quadrant Of Risk

Are you willing to go from being comfortable to uncomfortable to achieve success?   Ola Dantis recounts how he moved to the US with nothing but $180 in his pocket. He started knowing nothing about real estate until he started paying attention and working hard to learn the ropes. Since then, he has amassed a portfolio of multifamily units and founded the syndication firm, Dwellynn. Ola tells us that it was not easy to get to where he is today, but that staying laser-focused on his goals has helped him succeed. Tune in and you'll surely be inspired by his story!   [00:01 - 09:45] From Having Nothing to Buying His First Property Ola looks back on his first time going to the United States Being invited on his first mastermind The importance of paying attention and taking advantage of available resources to learn How Ola was able to finance his first duplex Know about the FHA loan   [09:46 - 13:41] Making the Move to Multifamily Building cash flow as a landlord How Ola took action and found a mentor Falling victim to the shiny object syndrome What Ola's business looks like today   [13:42 - 20:10] Creating Impact While Still Being Profit-Minded The goal is not just senselessly accumulating wealth How Ola and his team are giving a house to a family in need mortgage-free through the 1HousePledge The strategies Dwellynn is currently doing to stay competitive Don't squeeze deals just for the sake of squeezing deals   [20:11 - 22:07] Closing Segment Reach out to Ola!  Links Below Final Words Tweetable Quotes   “It was my first time in America and I was like, it's beautiful down here. I'm not just saying it just ‘cause I'm just saying it, but I just want folks that were born here, that live here, that have grown up here, to just take a step back and appreciate what they have.” - Ola Dantis   “Get a mentor. Get somebody that's done whatever you're trying to do. I don't care if it's brain surgery or buying properties.” - Ola Dantis “Make sure when you choose your path, keep going on that path until you succeed. Before you start to consider other paths, make sure you succeed.” - Ola Dantis -----------------------------------------------------------------------------   Connect with Ola! Check out the Dwellynn website or type in investwithola.com to be part of multifamily investment opportunities! Follow him, too, on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.   Resources Mentioned Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Jim Huling, and Sean Covey Connect with me:   I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns.     Facebook   LinkedIn   Like, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on.  Thank you for tuning in!   Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com Want to read the full show notes of the episode? Check it out below: [00:00:00] Ola Dantis: You leave money on the table because you're not trying to squeeze a deal just to squeeze a deal's sake, right? Because when you do that, it's karma, I believe in this stuff, right? Because when you try to squeeze a deal as a seller, trying to sell a deal and squeeze everything, you might end up buying a deal that isn't, that is not good for your investors too. [00:00:28] Sam Wilson: Ola is the founder and CEO at Dwellynn, a multifamily syndication firm. Ola, welcome to the show.  [00:00:37] Ola Dantis: Thank you so much for having me, Sam. Appreciate it. [00:00:40] Sam Wilson: Pleasure is mine. Three questions I ask every guest who comes to the show: 90 seconds or less. Where did you start? Where are you now? How'd you get there? [00:00:46] Ola Dantis: Started with I'm a duplex. Right now, got a bunch of units under my belt. What was the last question?  [00:00:54] Sam Wilson: Where did you start? Where are you now? How'd you get there? [00:00:57] Ola Dantis: I got there by partnering, being humble, learning, moving quickly, taking action. Is that like super-duper quick, right? It's like lightning speed.  [00:01:08] Sam Wilson: I like it. No. Hey, that's great. That definitely puts the 90 seconds or less. You know, one of the things that, you know, kind of part of your story, I think that we want to hear on this episode is really kind of maybe some backstory. How long have you been here in the United States?  [00:01:24] Ola Dantis: So been in the United States now, I think probably about eight, nine years at this point. I've done a, a great lot of lived on three continents. I love to say this because I think we all forget, myself included, in this beautiful country in the United States. I've lived on three continents and this is the best one.  [00:01:42] Sam Wilson: That's awesome. That is awesome. So tell us your story. I mean, how, how did you go? You know, really? I think we, when we talked off air, you said you came to the US with nothing. So, how have you gone in nine years from nothing to now owning a ton of multifamily?  [00:01:59] Ola Dantis: Yeah. I like to tell the story the same way, my wife would disagree and say, well, we didn't come with nothing. She would say we came with like $180. I think we had when we got here. Yeah. So close to nothing, but you know, my wife basically was initially interning in Disney, Florida, Orlando, and, you know, I came to the US for the very first time and I'm a window seat guy so I remember just kind of sitting in the plane, I'm looking down to Orlando and kind of looking at the suburbia and how you have all the lines of the houses and the houses that just all symmetrical and the palm trees, they were just greenery. [00:02:41] Ola Dantis: And, and it was just my first time in America and I was like, oh, Goodness. It is beautiful down here. I'm just saying there's not just cause I'm just saying it, but I just want folks that were born here, that live here, that have grown up here to just take a step back and appreciate what they have, right? And I remember like coming down from the plane and I was like, oh my goodness. [00:03:01] Ola Dantis: Like, it is freaking beautiful in I'm in America. Like, oh my God. I think two years after that, we moved to the United States, well, we moved to Baltimore, Maryland. That's a different story for another day, but that was just kind of like my first taste of the United States. So anyway, we moved here, my wife and I, we lived in a few different cities, but we kind of settled on Maryland. [00:03:25] Ola Dantis: And I remember shortly thereafter that, you know, my wife got a job and I got a job. And then, you know, got plugged in into the American dream which is fantastic. If you don't believe me, try some other places where I've lived. You believe in pretty quickly, it was a great dream. We had jobs, my wife had a job and she had a job. [00:03:43] Ola Dantis: So I remember kind of waking up, going to work, coming back home, waking up, traffic going to work, come back home. I was like, geez, I love this dream. But there's, I mean, I mean, there's gotta be something else. I mean, if I do this for the next 30, 40 years, that's pretty monotonous. There's gotta be something else for me to do, but I didn't know what that was. [00:04:01] Ola Dantis: At the time, you know, and so in the timeline, this was like two years in America, right? The honeymoon phase. And I'd like to say it this way, success never comes in a golden box with a red ribbon around it, right? So kind of when I was like, pondering this thought, like, what do I have to do next? [00:04:19] Ola Dantis: Like, I got a phone call from a friend of mine. And he said, Hey, can you come to Dubai and meet me and help me with my business. Now this is the part I'm talking about. So pay attention. I could have said to my friend, no, not doing that. I'm not going to fly. You know, this was way before the pandemic, way before Zoom, way before, you know, so I did what every smart man does. [00:04:41] Ola Dantis: I spoke to my wife said, Hey, my friend called me as I asked me to meet him in Dubai. And obviously, now I know what, that was a mastermind, but at the time, I didn't know what a mastermind was. But anyway, she said, Hey, why don't you guys, you know, Skype? You know, this was, you know, back then Skype or, you know, just do a video call or something. Why do you have to go all the way there? And I was like, well, I told my wife, maybe I could learn something on this trip, right? Long story short, I was on the plane to Dubai to meet my friend and my friend at the time, what you know is based in the UK. And he was kind of showing me what he was doing in the UK, which was property investing, right? [00:05:18] Ola Dantis: We call it real estate investing in America and kind of helped him in that. You know, we're just like in a very standard hotel, nothing fancy, just we were there for like three days masterminding on my friend's business and I kind of helped him kind of rehab his business, you know, help them out and I was like, geez like this, guy's doing really well in the UK. [00:05:38] Ola Dantis: On my way back on the plane, I was like, I think I can do this in America, but I knew nothing about properties, right? So when I go back to America, I went to my next best friend and said, Hey, Google, what is real estate? what is real estate, right? Did a lot of Googling. [00:05:55] Ola Dantis: I saw this website kept coming up, biggerpockets.com, paid attention, went to that, you know, website, then I go plug into their podcast, starting from the bottom, literally, from the very podcast, listening to every single podcast. This is how I got started. Pay attention again, anyone listening to this, and then every guest kept saying, you know, when they ask them, what's the book that you recommend? [00:06:19] Ola Dantis: Yeah, like, Rich Dad Poor Dad. So now of course, right? Now I went to my second best friend, Amazon. Pay attention. The reason I'm saying this thing, pay attention, is those are the tricks. Those are the acts. They're very subtle. They're nuanced, but they're very important. You don't know about anything, go to Google. You live in 2022, right? You don't know how to do something, go to Amazon. Tons of books. Literally millions, maybe billions of books now, right? So you don't have any excuse, right? Came here with nothing. So that's what I'm mentioning. I'm not just telling you a story just to get long-winded. [00:06:53] Ola Dantis: I want people to pay attention, right? So got that book, read that book and I made the connection to my wake up, go to work, do it again. I was like, oh my goodness, this Robert Kiyosaki guy stole my idea and put it in the book. This is exactly what I was wrestling with, pondering. So when I read that book, it all made sense for me and two, I think, three months after reading that book, I bought my first property in America. [00:07:22] Ola Dantis: This was at that time, my wife, my then-fiancee, we're living in a luxury apartment. Obviously, I didn't know about cash flow then. So I was the one paying cash flow, you know, but the good thing was I never cared about the trash days. I never care about property taxes. I never care about escrow. Like, what is an escrow? [00:07:41] Ola Dantis: I don't even know what an escrow is, right? But I moved from that comfortable position of living in a luxury apartment building to buying a duplex in the city where I have to worry about parking my car. And now I was the landlord so I had to care about trash. I have to know what property taxes meant. I had to understand escrow. [00:08:02] Ola Dantis: I had to learn all these things, but in that being uncomfortable, brought new success for my wife and I, right? So we moved from a comfortable position to an uncomfortable position, but the magic and beauty in being uncomfortable, sort of veiled itself in new ways that you never ever imagined, right? So we bought this duplex, right? We are tenants upstairs. So this is going from pain, like, you know, 1500 a month in rent in this fancy luxury apartment to now pay next to nothing because we have tenants upstairs paying most of the mortgage. [00:08:41] Sam Wilson: Right. So you, you house hacked in a duplex?  [00:08:45] Ola Dantis: Essentially, essentially, right? Yeah. [00:08:47] Sam Wilson: That's awesome. That's awesome. Tell me how did you guys finance that first deal? If you came over here with nothing and then suddenly thinking, okay, came here with nothing. Yeah. You guys may have both had jobs. What was the financing? I think I was just curious how that works. [00:09:01] Ola Dantis: Sam, it's paying attention. Hopefully just like a lot of folks listening to this. How did you go from nothing to buying a property? Good question. Now, remember my comment about this is the best continent. This is one of many reasons. You can buy a property in the United States with 3% down. I don't care where you are, in Idaho. You're like, it doesn't matter where you are. In this country, you need 3% down, 3.5 to be precise. The FHA loan for first-time homeowners in this great country. That's what we use. And this is available to everybody in this country.  [00:09:37] Sam Wilson: Gotcha. Right. And because you were owner occupying it, you were able to get the FHA three and a half percent down. Got it. Oh, that's cool. When did you make the jump to multifamily? [00:09:47] Ola Dantis: Yeah, good question, too. So we, my wife and I, we bought this duplex. We're living downstairs. We are tenants paying. You know, and I remember, you know, getting back from work, speaking to my wife, you know, doing what lovers do at night, when you get back from work, cooking, and we got talking and I said, Hey baby like I've realized something. [00:10:06] Ola Dantis: My account just keeps growing and growing and growing because remember I was paying rent. Now I'm not. Now I have all this money. And she's like, oh my goodness, me too. So now both of us, we started kind of racking up, just cash from this slight change from paying rent to collecting rent. [00:10:25] Ola Dantis: So we were like, oh my goodness. If we did five more of these, I think it would be good. Like, literally if I, more of them, I think will be good. So that's what kickstarted our journey into family, right? And so again, during my research, I found multifamily. So started listening to another podcast as well. And there was a guest that was on that podcast. [00:10:52] Ola Dantis: And at the end, you know, you know, people say, Hey, you know, how come people get connected with this guest? How can we find, find out more about you. And the guest said, Hey, I'm going to give out my number, but of course nobody's going to call me. That guy gives his number. And obviously I wrote it down and guess what? I called him and the guy was like, um, hello? I was like, well I'm yeah. Hi, I'm Mr. Nobody,. Whatever you charge your students, I could never afford it. Again, pay attention. Success is never going to be like thrown in your face with cheerleaders screaming your name. It could be a podcast and it could be just you writing down a number and making the call. [00:11:30] Ola Dantis: That's what success looks like, right? I think in our generation, we have this like skewed version of what success should look like with the red Ferrari and the Rolex watch and all that stuff. No, that's far from what success should look like, right? So I made that call. I knew I could never afford whatever that guy was offering. [00:11:46] Ola Dantis: But I asked and negotiated, right? And I got it. So I started on that mentorship program. So in case you're still wondering what's the hack here, get a mentor. Get a mentor, get somebody that's done, whatever you, whatever you're trying to do. I don't care if it's brain surgery or buying properties, right? Find someone that is doing what you're trying to do. [00:12:08] Ola Dantis: So I did that got into the multifamily cohort. I know we've, you know, in a group where guys were buying guys on girls buying apartment buildings, I was in that group learning the ropes. Learning the ropes. And then I met another guy. I said, Hey, guess what? We can go flip a house down the road in Baltimore and make like $50,000. [00:12:27] Ola Dantis: Another hack, shiny object syndrome. Keep your focus, be laser-focused. But of course, I didn't know this then. So I said, oh, forget, it's more family stuff is taking too long. I want to buy today. So I jumped ship. I jumped ship and I went to flipping, just a couple of homes. Did not like it. I hated flipping actually. [00:12:50] Ola Dantis: I was watching Joanna Gaines and Chip and they made it look so easy on HGTV. So I thought I could do this. I thought I could do this, right? So I did, you know, flipped a few houses, made some money, but definitely not what I wanted to do, but, as one of my favorite quotes, in life, there's always a price to pay. And there are never, ever any discounts. You're going to have to pay the full price, which I did because when I went flipping, yes, I made some money. But by the time I go back with my cohort, when I went back to multifamily and my, you know, my group, you know, guys that started, you know, with me and gals, they were already buying a hundred unit apartment building, they were buying mostly unit apartments. [00:13:28] Ola Dantis: I was like, oh my goodness. I was covered in dust on a flip this tiny house in Baltimore. And, you know, I lost like a year or two just because of that shiny object syndrome. So for anybody listening to this, make sure when you choose your path, keep going on that path until you succeed. Before you start to consider other paths, make sure you succeed. [00:13:48] Ola Dantis: Success looks like closing the deal, buying a deal, going through a full circle on that deal before you start jumping, right? I was able to redeem myself, even though I did lose some years by partnering. Another hack, right? This is not buying multifamily, you know, multi-million dollar assets in America or anywhere in the world. [00:14:11] Ola Dantis: It's not a one-man show, okay? You need a team of partners, attorneys, title folks, brokers, lenders. It's just no child's play. This is like serious business. Okay. So I had to partner with people that were doing it, right, by helping them on a deal. Then that's how I got into my fourth multifamily deal.  [00:14:30] Sam Wilson: That's awesome. Choose your path and don't stray from it idea. There's a book I'm reading. I should say, just finished reading, called The 4 Disciplines of Execution. And it is the one thing they say that entrepreneurs, no matter where you are in their journey, that they all have struggled with is focus. [00:14:50] Sam Wilson: And they said the most successful people focus and they stay and they just stay in their lane and they don't wander out of it. It's something that I'm completely guilty of. And I think a lot of us are where it's like, oh, Hey, but we can do this and we can do that. I heard somebody say it and I don't know where they picked it up, but you know, he who chases two rabbits catches none. [00:15:09] Sam Wilson: And there comes a time. There comes a time, I think, in our businesses where once the people and the processes and the systems are operating without our input, maybe then, maybe then you could silo and build a different channel of business. [00:15:21] Sam Wilson: But until that one is functioning, you know, as a machine, without your input, it's probably not time to, to add a second part or a second iteration of your business. So that's really, really cool. What's your business look like today?  [00:15:34] Ola Dantis: Yes. So we're, we're growing. We've got about 200 units last year. This year, 2022, for, you know, for those who might be listening to this, in the future, we'll look into buying 600 units. [00:15:45] Ola Dantis: Then we currently have a deal on the contract. I was just telling Sam before you hit record, that's keeping me super busy. You know, the goal here isn't just the senseless accumulation of wealth. I think I like to mention that because I remember listening to podcasts when I was coming up and you get some guests and they're quite repulsive might be a strong word, but, you know, but we, this is not just get money, get money, and get money without really senselessly understanding what you're trying to do. [00:16:15] Ola Dantis: So for us at Dwellynn, that's really huge for us. We just not trying to just buy stuff and units and assets just for buying's sake. And we've been really strategic and being mindful of our impact on those we'll touch. You know, we touch constantly every day. I got to mention that.  [00:16:33] Sam Wilson: No, no, absolutely. I'm all for the accumulation of wealth, right? But it needs to be done strategically and for a reason, I mean, otherwise, if you could, I think if you accumulate wealth for wealth's sake, it's pretty empty. So, yes, that's really cool. You guys are working on Dwellynn's 1HousePledge. Can you tell me about that? [00:16:52] Ola Dantis: Yeah, definitely. That's a fantastic segue. One of the biggest, you know, things that I feel like, you know, got us placed on our hearts here, my wife and I and our team at Dwellynn, is to, you know, donate a house mortgage-free to somewhere in the world. Hopefully we, you know, the first project will be somewhere in America. Of course, people go, oh my goodness. You know, how the heck do you do that? [00:17:15] Ola Dantis: That's why it's a pledge. We don't know exactly how yet, but we're traveling to make sure that we can do that, mindfully, of course, again. This is not going to be a $1 million mansion somewhere in Calabasas and California, obviously, but that's kind of something that we're trying to achieve. [00:17:32] Sam Wilson: That's really, really cool. I look forward, look forward to following you on that. Tell us about, I mean, multifamily, you know, we have this discussion a lot. It's a tough time right now to find opportunities that pencil. And if you guys are looking to buy 600 units, what do you feel like your strategy is that gives you an edge over everybody else that's out there buying right now? [00:17:52] Ola Dantis: Just being conservative a hundred percent. That's not a massive competitive edge. You know, for any of those who are in multifamily, well, that's kind of the number one thing because of the current climate, cap rate compressing, NOI growth is being challenged, specifically with the inflation. [00:18:14] Ola Dantis: In our economy right now, the gas prices kind of really, I'm hurting the purses of those visitors of our tenants, right? So really being aware of what's going on in the market. So I think another way that we've been different is really working our relationships in the market. Getting super, super focused with our brokers, with exactly what we're looking for, the kind of returns that the equity that we're deploying is looking for, trying to get the off off, off, off, off markets from a seller that is not just trying to squeeze a deal. I read a book, one of the richest, you know, billionaires, Jorge Perez, real estate developer in Miami. And he started with nothing too, and I need to said something it's like, in the deal, he leaves money on the table, right? He leaves money on the table. Now for anybody who has been in business, you know, Sam, you know, myself, at first thought you're like, what the heck does that mean? Like, why would you do that? Sounds stupid. But, what he was basically saying is you leave money on the table because you're not trying to squeeze a deal just to squeeze a deal's sake, right? [00:19:24] Ola Dantis: Because when you do that, it's karma, I believe in this stuff, right? Because when you try to squeeze a deal as a seller, trying to sell a deal and squeeze everything, you might end up buying a deal that is not good for your investors, too. So that's kind of our philosophy. We're not trying to squeeze every deal as a seller and as a buyer. [00:19:43] Sam Wilson: I love it. I love it. That kind of goes back to the don't get rich for rich's sake philosophy. It's like, Hey, we're, you know, and all that kind of ties into an ethos that goes, okay, we're not squeezing deals. [00:19:54] Sam Wilson: We're not squeezing sellers. We're not squeezing as a buyer. It is placing tenants, not squeezing tenants. It is, but you still being focused or profit-minded. I mean, you have to be. [00:20:03] Ola Dantis: Yeah, yeah. Extremely profit-minded, I can guarantee you that.  [00:20:06] Sam Wilson: Right. Right. Yeah. There is certainly a unique, a unique balance there. Ola, I've loved learning about what it is that you're doing, where you come from, the story of, you know, coming to the United States with 180 bucks in your pocket. I think that's a story that for those of us that grew up here and just watching the economic-political landscape, the regulatory landscape, for us it's, it's really disheartening. It's like, oh my gosh, this is not working out well. And then the rest of the world comes over and is like, Hey, you have no idea what it is.  [00:20:38] Ola Dantis: Yeah, there's like gold on the streets. [00:20:40] Sam Wilson: On the streets. Right. And so, so yeah, that's a, it's always refreshing to hear that the American dream is still alive. Can still be carried out by people coming over and making it happen. [00:20:53] Sam Wilson: So thanks for sharing all your story with us today. How you guys are finding deals, discomfort, your advice on choosing paths, finding a mentor. Yeah, just staying focused. So yeah, certainly love it. If our listeners want to get in touch with you or learn more about you, what is the best way to do that? [00:21:07] Ola Dantis: Yeah. Thank you so much, Sam. If you're watching this on YouTube, it's right there. Should I say, investwithola.com. That's investwithola, O-L-A, .com. That will redirect you to the Dwellynn website and yeah, if you're also on Instagram, as much as I feel like I am lately, you know, hit me up on Instagram, Ola Dantis. There's just one of me. You can never miss me or wherever else you are online. I'm pretty ubiquitous online. So yeah, you can find me anywhere.  [00:21:33] Sam Wilson: Awesome. Yeah, we'll make sure we include all that information there in the show notes. Ola, thanks again for your time today. I certainly appreciate it.  [00:21:40] Ola Dantis: Appreciate it. Thanks so much, Sam. 

Today, we got Ola Dantis to prove that not every real estate niche is right for you. Join in as he delves deeper into mentorship, powerful resources, and the significance of perseverance and vulnerability in achieving success. It will be an inspiring episode if you're new to the real estate investing space. Key Takeaways from this episode Sources of knowledge to learn about real estate Top ingredients of a real estate success mindset The negative effect of mindset gap on getting deals Realities about raising capital Importance of knowing your core values when setting goals 28.43 Way to overcome limiting beliefs References/Links Mentioned BiggerPockets Amazon   About Ola Dantis Ola, the Founder/CEO at Dwellynn.com, a multifamily investment syndication firm, has successfully sourced deals of over 40 million dollars by working closely with Sellers and with other Apartment Syndicators across the country. Though Ola has only lived in the US for a few years, he has successfully closed deals in excess of 15M dollars. Ola continues to exceed investors' returns, building upon his success in the real estate investing space. Ola likes to post his progress and encourages his community of more than 35,000 strong on Instagram. Recently, Ola, via Dwellynn, closed on a 178-unit apartment building north of Austin, TX, and another deal in Houston, TX. Ola continues to meet or exceed investors' returns by investing in Value add deals in strong metropolitan cities across the United States. Ola enjoys working with new investors to help them become successful real estate investors. Connect with Ola Website: DWELLYNN  Instagram: @oladantis Twitter: @OlaDantis Facebook: Ola Dantis   Neil J. Timmins is on a mission to make a deep personal impact in the lives of his team members and business partners through his work as a real-estate investor and mentor. He started as a traditional real estate agent where his team was recognized by the Wall Street Journal as a Top 100 team. Eventually, he made the transition from Realtor to full time investor.  Over the course of his career, Neil has been involved in over $300,000,000 in real estate transactions. Neil's portfolio depth includes assets ranging from houses to industrial properties. Recently, Neil and his team launched the Legacy Impact Partner Program where they partner with fix and flip investors from around the country. Neil's team brings capital to fund and fix rehabs, operational expertise, and years of experience catapulting their partner's business to new heights. Want to partner? You can learn more and book a call with Neil at www.LegacyImpactPartners.com. Connect with Neil Website: Real Grit LinkedIn: Neil J. Timmins Facebook: Neil Timmins

Do You Need a License to Create Wealth in Real Estate? | Ep. 68 In this podcast Matt is invited by Ola Dantis, from Dwellynn.com. They discuss Matt's opinion on getting a real estate license and other ways to make money on real estate. Teifke Real Estate aims to build a network of agents with potential instead of focusing on the commissions. The vision is finding partners and make money for everyone. Learn more about the host here: https://www.dwellynn.com Takeaways - Matt's in and on real estate philosophy. - If you will be a full-time real estate agent, get your license. But remember you can be an investor without it.

How can we keep the cash flowing? Ola, a professional entrepreneur at heart, joins Curtis May to discuss his experiences on investing in real estate. He shares his experiences in owning and managing multifamily properties and turning them into ventures worth over $40,000,000. Ola believes that success does not always come grandly all the time. It is disguised in simple and small events that you may encounter every day. You just have to be vigilant to spot these opportunities. In this episode, he will share a book that boggled his mind and the importance of reading to achieve success. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com  Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Email Curtis for a free report - curtmay@gmail.com Call his office - 610-622-3121 Connect with Ola Dantis https://www.instagram.com/oladantis/?hl=en https://www.dwellynn.com/invest Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes Who is Ola? - 0:40 What got him into the real estate space? - 2:55 Chasing the wrong American Dream - 4:07 Success doesn't come in a fancy present - 5:35 Being successful involves reading - 7:25 House-hacking - 8:33 Investing is not buying something - 9:48 The process of looking for a property - 11:27 Rich Dad, Poor Dad: A book to help you create value - 12:58 You need a mentor - 13:48 Be a sophisticated investor - 15:45 People think it's always about how much money you make - 16:56 Depreciation and Cost-Segregation; Leveraging tax benefits - 21:34 Amplify the existence of the real estate biz - 21:59 One of the biggest expenses is the mortgage - 23:30 6% Prefer Rate of Returns and the 60:40 Method - 24:18 Buy a property, do your best, pass it on - 27:17 Force appreciation and Net Operating Income - 28:41 Business is a numbers game - 31:15 Give back to the community - 32:03 Best way to reach Ola - 33:15 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe with Spotify Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Episode Topic: In this episode of Not Just A Transaction, host Nick Prefontaine speaks with a special guest and Real Estate Investor, Ola Dantis. He explains his journey of immigrating to the United States from Nigeria and building a million-dollar real estate business. Ola also explains that success does not come easily, and how to overcome the challenges by sticking to your values and goals. What you'll learn about in this episode: Why Ola moved to the United States not searching for the American dream How success comes to us, and why we have a choice if we go after it or not What book Ola found was a pattern in successful people's lives and how the book impacted his life What was the biggest challenge of adjusting to life in the United States, and how Ola overcame it Why Ola believes that America is the best country on the planet Why flipping houses may not be ideal for perfectionists How to purchase commercial properties, and why it's necessary to have a team of people assisting you Resources: Podcast: https://www.dwellynn.com/show Website: https://www.dwellynn.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oladantis/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dwellynn/?trk=biz-companies-cym Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DwellynnLLC/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/dwellynn Pre Property Solutions website: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/ Contact Us: https://www.prepropertysolutions.com/contact/ Ola's Bio: Ola Dantis is a real estate investor helping people generate passive income through real estate. An entrepreneur at heart, he brings his experience in owning and managing cash-flowing multifamily property in his personal real estate portfolio to larger multifamily investing with over $40,000,000M in deals. This foundational experience derived from the strategic acquisition, renovation, and repositioning has been instrumental in the apartment syndication space, resulting in a competitive edge in value add and equity creation. In addition, Ola draws from his leadership and analytic skills as a manager for a Fortune 10 company. Ola is an alumnus of the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom graduating with bachelors' and masters' degrees. Ola is also an active member of the Urban Land Institute [ULI]. Nick's Bio: In 2003, Nick Prefontaine was in a snowboarding accident that left him in a coma for over 3 weeks. The doctors told his parents that he probably wouldn't walk, talk, or eat on his own again. Less than 3 months later, he was running out of Franciscan Children's hospital. Now Nick speaks to groups that benefit from his message of overcoming adversity. Nick grew up in the real estate industry and got started at an early age. Most notably, he was knocking on Pre-Foreclosure doors at 16, doing up to 50 doors a day. This experience helped shape Nick's real estate career. When someone opens the door you better have something compelling to say. Now, Nick specializes in working with lease purchase buyers to get them into a home and on the path to homeownership. That includes working with them throughout the entire deal which ends in them being able to get their own loan. Getting buyers to the finish line is something Nick and the entire Pre Property Solutions team take pride in. That is something that separates them from their competition. Regardless of a buyer's credit situation, he looks at their complete financial picture and comes up with a plan to get them into a home. Zachary's Bio: Zachary Beach is an Amazon Best-Selling Author of The New Rules of Real Estate Investing and revised edition of Real Estate On Your Terms. He has been an authority in real estate for 7 years now and has personally completed hundreds of real estate transactions and has mentored investors to complete thousands of transactions. At the age of 25, Zachary decided to leave the world of bartending and personal training and jump into the family business. Now he is an equal partner and runs the acquisitions department, focusing on helping sellers accomplish their goal of selling their property. If Zachary is not working, you will find him enjoying the outdoors or spending time with his wife Kayla and two kids, Remi and Bellamy. His passion for family and business is what keeps him motivated and excited to take on each day.

On today's episode of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast, we get to hear about both a Bad Beat and a Best Deal--because in the real world, sometimes they happen right on top of each other. That has certainly been the case for multi-family investor Ola Dantis. Tune in to Episode 50 of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast now to hear Ola dish about one of his worst deals, a bonus Best Deal, and many of the lessons he has learned along his path to real estate success.Listen To Episode 50 of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast NowOla Dantis on Multi-Family Investing, Freedom of Mind, and Freedom of TimeOla Dantis sits down with our host and attorney Scott Smith. The pair of investors chat about Ola's real estate beginnings and the ambition of all real estate investors: freedom.[1:00] Ola is originally from the U.K. but has lived in the U.S. for the past five years. One day he received a call from a friend whose business was taking off. The friend wanted Ola to invest in his business and invited him to learn about the opportunity in Dubai. Ola explains: “I did what any wise man does: consulted my wife.” [2:30] The two argued about the value of the trip, but Ola ultimately decided to go in hopes of learning something valuable.[3:00] Ola ended up making the trip to Dubai, and spent the majority of it in his hotel room dissecting his friend's business. He observed that his friend's real estate business was doing very well back home in London. Ola decided to do the same thing in the United States and was buying his first properties within three months.[4:00] Scott asks how Ola's plan evolved over time. Ola points out that his trip changed everything. When he got back, he began diving into researching many investing books, podcasts, and forums like BiggerPockets. One book that was influential for Ola--and many other investors, was Robert Kiyasaki's Rich Dad, Poor Dad. [6:00] Once he'd finished Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Ola moved on to reading “more tactical content” about real estate investing to construct an investing plan. He settled on multi-family as his asset class of choice, explaining “Our first property was a multi-family. That's how I got into it.”[7:00] Ola knew from the beginning he wanted a business that was in some form passive. He uses this language because he recognizes “Real estate is never totally passive. If you're not a creator or syndicator like myself, you can't just be somewhere on a beach and your business runs. You have to manage the property manager.” He does acknowledge that you can be a passive investor on some deals, but to a degree you will typically be taking some action. When asked about his motivations, he says: “It's about freedom of time and mind.” For him, true freedom of choice was tied to making good money.[9:30] Scott probes Ola on whether money is a prerequisite to certain kinds of freedom. Ola points out the variety of experiences that are only available to those who have achieved a degree of financial stability. Pursuing truly ambitious goals generally does require capital. Ola believes this is also true of “freedom of mind”--and points to some of the experiences that combat the modern problems of anxiety and depression. Money can be used towards fulfilling activities.[11:30] Scott points out that there's a trade-off in freedoms. You may be able to use real estate to quit your job, but you will still have to manage your investments. Ola points out that he sets goals in terms of which freedoms he hopes to pursue: “I don't have to be a billionaire at the expense of spending time with my daughter..I don't have to be a billionaire at the expense of my soul.” He believes balanced goals are as important as goals that are specific and measurable.[14:00] Scott asks about fears or anxieties that Ola has overcome. Ola speaks to a fear that is fairly common among real estate investors: “If I get very successful, will I still be the same person?” He also has fears of failure, but believes both can be addressed through consciously not growing too quickly and simple awareness. [16:00] In reference to anxiety, Ola points to social media. He worries at times about the social media culture of artificial happiness, and projections of unrealistic standards of looks and success. This gives him concerns for his young daughter: “Our kids grow up into a culture of constant polished images of nonreality. It's just not true.” He also recognizes the utility of social media for real estate, and has raised a substantial amount of money on Instagram himself.[18:00] Scott points out many of us use social media to compare ourselves to others in a negative way. He wonders whether there is a more positive way to use these tools. For Ola, it's all about realism. He thinks if people posted truer reflections of their life, social media could have a more positive impact on the world. “Make sure you're pushing out reality,” Ola advises. [20:30] Scott and Ola reflect on why people go to such great lengths to create ornately artificial impressions of themselves on social media accounts. For those who use social media deceptively, Scott warns, “You're only tricking the people that are at the bottom tier of awareness of society. Everyone else has already picked up that there's just no way your life is that great. It's just not realistic.”[Tweet "“Our first property was a multi-family. That's how I got into it.” - Ola Dantis Episode 50 of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast"]Ola Dantis on One of His Worst DealsScott and Ola transition into a real estate war story of one of Ola's worst deals. As an avid podcaster and podcast listener himself, Ola is particularly excited to share about one of his worst deals. While he loves a great success story as much as anything else, he shares our opinion that discussing our worst investments can be extremely valuable.[23:30] Ola had gotten into a partnership and bought a large house in Baltimore, Maryland. He wasn't accustomed to buying houses that large--2500 square feet. He also knew personally he did not want to do a flip, since he preferred more passive investments and flipping is extremely active.[24:40] Ola, despite knowing that he didn't want to do flips, got drawn into the project after being promised high profits near $50,000. He freely admits he got overexcited. They bought the house, and it simply sat for the next three months. They did some very small repairs but the entire project took nearly seven months to finish. For the beginners in the audience Ola points out, “If you're doing a fix-and-flip, you want to be done in about 3-4 months from start to finish.” [25:52][26:00] For each additional month that clicked by, Ola was paying interest to his hard money lender. Contractors weren't completing their work on time. He knew from his projections that his budget would be higher. He knew rebuilding such a large house would be a massive project, but he didn't realize it would take so long.[28:00] If you get into real estate, according to Ola: “You're going to fail...It's okay. Don't give up.” He believes if you tell yourself you can succeed, you will. Things just happen in real estate, and that's okay. It's still a powerful vehicle, even if you get beat up a bit along the way.[30:30] Scott agrees and adds: “You can only say ‘I'm a failure,' when you stop. Otherwise, you're just learning on your path to success.”The Other Side of the Investing Coin: One of Ola's Best Deals and Today's Take-AwaysWe were fortunate to also have time to hear Ola tell us about one of his best deals, which teaches some slightly different lessons. Then, each investor shares their favorite take-way for our listeners from Ola's story.[32:00] Ola shifts gears to tell us about the property involved in one of his best deals, which also happened to be his earliest. In fact, it was his first multi-family investment property in a “good area” of Baltimore.[33:00] Ola's team remodeled the home and installed new appliances. Now, “This thing cashflows like a monster.” He points out that sometimes good deals and bad deals happen right on each other's heels, and real estate can just be an “up and down game.”[34:00] For Scott, one of the major lessons he learned from Ola's story was the importance of moving in the right direction. Fears and anxieties are normal; it's all about which action you take.[35:00] Ola has two lessons: “First and foremost, real estate is an abundance game. There's enough to go around.” He adds that the other major lesson is that real estate isn't a get-rich-quick scheme, but a long-term plan. There will be ups and downs, and how you handle them will determine your success. [Tweet "“You're going to fail...It's okay. Don't give up.” - Ola Dantis, Episode 50 of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast"]Connect With Ola DantisConnect with Ola on his website, InvestWithOla.com. You can also find him on Instagram most often out of his different social media accounts.Listener ResourcesThank you for joining us on today's episode of the Real Estate Nerds Podcast. For even more free educational resources on real estate investing and the law, check out the Royal Legal Solutions blog. You can also reach our host Scott Smith directly, connect with him on LinkedIn, subscribe to the Royal Legal Solutions YouTube channel, or join our investor community on Facebook.Don't forget to subscribe to stay up to date and have the most current episodes of the Real Estate Nerds Podcast directly in your listening library. Every subscription helps us create new, custom content for you. What did you think of today's episode? What would you like to hear more about in the future? Leave your thoughts and questions in the comments section below, or leave us a review in the iTunes store. We love hearing your feedback, so fire away. Join us again next time for another fascinating conversation. Thanks for listening and joining us on our journey to become better investors!

How expensive can it be to start investing in real estate? The guest for today, Ola Dantis, proved that you don't need to be a millionaire to start investing in real estate. Together with Curtis, they talk about how Ola got his head start in real estate. He also talks about his whys, his aspirations, and his mission statements. Ola also shared a very important tip to real estate investor aspirants: If you want to be successful, it involves reading. Curtis's motto is that what you learn today and how you position yourself will determine your future financial well-being 5, 10, 20 years from today. To learn more about how to manage your wealth in a practical way, visit www.practicalwealthadvisors.com  Links and Resources from this Episode www.practicalwealthadvisors.com Email Curtis for a free report - curtmay@gmail.com Call his office - 610-622-3121 Connect with Ola Dantis https://www.instagram.com/oladantis/ https://www.dwellynn.com/ https://www.dwellynn.com/show  Special Listener Gift Schedule a 15-Minute Call with Curtis Free Ebook Financial Planning Has Failed Show Notes The four asset classes. - 0:21 Who is Ola Dantis? - 0:39 How it all started: How Ola got into real estate. - 2:59 Investing is not about buying something, it's about becoming something. - 9:53 How many properties did he look at to find “that” deal? - 11:33 The syndication timeline. - 13:58 Giving opportunities: Working with passive investors. - 16:22 Different taxes that someone in real estate, particularly multifamilies, need to settle. - 18:33 Getting your own mortgage. - 22:20 The structure: How does it work? - 25:02 What's the difference? 29:01 His why: The goal for him and his wife. - 32:02 The best way to reach out. - 34:35 Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Click here to subscribe with Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe with Spotify Click here to subscribe with Stitcher Click here to subscribe with RSS

Success never comes in a golden box with a red ribbon. So pay attention! Matthew Sullivan's guest in this episode is Ola Dantis, a real estate investor and entrepreneur. Ola shares with Matthew how paying attention to little things in your business can make you or break you. You have to understand what you're trying to achieve and what you need to get there. For Ola, two things matter most in his business: deals and capital. Join in the conversation to discover more instances when paying attention helped boost Ola's success.

Ola, an entrepreneur at heart, brings his experience in owning and managing cash flowing multifamily property in his personal real estate portfolio to larger multifamily investing with over $40,000,000M in deals. This foundational experience derived from the strategic acquisition, renovation, and repositioning has been instrumental in the apartment syndication space, resulting in a competitive edge in value add and equity creation. In addition, Ola draws from his leadership and analytic skills as a manager for a fortune 10 company. Ola is an alumnus of the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom graduating with bachelors' and masters' degrees. Ola is also an active member of the Urban Land Institute [ULI]. To contact Ola... investwithola.com To contact Joe... Subscribe To My YouTube! https://joeevangelisti.com/youtube Free Coaching Discovery Call https://legacybuilder.coach Facebook Pages https://www.facebook.com/jevangelisti https://www.facebook.com/joeevangelistidotcom Instagram https://instagram.com/joeevangelistidotcom LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jevangelisti The Legacy Blueprint Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-legacy-blueprint/id959740605 Interested in any of my Real Estate Products? Make sure to head here: https://joeevangelisti.com/shop/  

Ola, the Founder/CEO at Dwellynn.com, a multifamily investment syndication firm, has successfully sourced deals of over 40 million dollars by working closely with Sellers and with other Apartment Syndicators across the country. Though Ola has only lived in the US for a few years, he has successfully completed rehab projects in excess of 1M dollars. Ola continues to exceed investors' returns, building upon his success in the real estate investing space. Ola likes to post his progress and encourages his community of more than 45,000 strong on Instagram.     In this episode, Karen and Ola discuss: Success Story of Ola Commit to Get Leads Build relationships with the gatekeepers of your industry, they can help to broker deals rather than having to source every job directly.  Consult to Sell Communication is an art - language can be used in a masterful way to help persuade a seller to go with you rather than a competitor.  Connect to Build and Grow Put processes into place while you're still small with your end goal in mind so you can build them to fit in with the larger version of your company.  Success Thinking, Activities and Vision Acknowledge there will be tough times on your journey and recognize those you can before they come up. There is no sense in getting frustrated when it is something you expected.  Sweet Spot of Success     "As you're living through your life, be very, very intentional in noticing and acknowledging those things that make you happy."- Ola Dantis      Connect with Ola Dantis: Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwellynn  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DwellynnLLC/  Website: https://www.dwellynn.com/   Show: https://www.dwellynn.com/show  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVrtlk4zK1ZyZh2vGzWoe9Q  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dwellynn/?trk=biz-companies-cym  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwellynn/      About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each week to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.   Here's to your success in business and in life!     Connect with Karen Briscoe: Twitter: @5MinuteSuccess Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com   5 Minute Success Links   Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day   Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day"   Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Ola, an entrepreneur at heart, brings his experience in owning and managing cash flowing multifamily property in his personal real estate portfolio to larger multifamily investing with over $40,000,000M in deals. This foundational experience derived from the strategic acquisition, renovation, and repositioning has been instrumental in the apartment syndication space, resulting in a competitive edge in value add and equity creation. In addition, Ola draws from his leadership and analytic skills as a manager for a Fortune 10 company. Ola is an alumnus of the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom graduating with bachelors' and masters' degrees.

In this episode, Ola Dantis, a serial entrepreneur and Founder/CEO of Dwellynn.com, a multifamily investment firm, and hosts one of the top real estate investing podcasts, The Dwellynn Show, will share his beginnings, how he got into real estate, this mistakes and success he's made into becoming his own boss.Key Point Summary:·        Ola Dantis wants to set a strong foundation when introducing himself, saying he is not just someone that just buys off apartments. There is a story behind every success in every person. Ola and his wife moved to the US from UK. They first settled in Maryland where they had a lovely apartment and both he and his wife had jobs. ·        His friend asked him to meet him in Dubai to meet some investors and to rehab and restructure his friend's business. During that process, Ola realized that he could do this type of business in America but he didn't know anything about real estate investing. Ola started googling about real estate investing, he started listening to podcasts, reading books about it. That was how it all started.·        When asked what was one book that changed everything for him, Ola shared that it was Robert Kiyosaki's book. It changed his mindset, everything he was trying to figure out, the goals that he wanted to set was all in that book. ·        In his journey of self-education in real estate investing, he made his first investment. Ola bought an office building in Baltimore, he had tenants on the top floor and he and his wife eventually moved into the bottom floor. Ola saw that there was growth in their investment and so he and his wife talked about scaling it up and make it into a bigger business.·        Since Ola was planning to scale up, he found a mentor and joined a group of people that had the same interest and goals as he had. He got on a course and was following the path.·        Along the way, Ola met a partner and they got into flipping houses. Ola admitted that he made a schoolboy error but also considered it as a lesson learned. It wasn't that they failed in their venture, it was that he realized it wasn't as glamorous as it looked. He admitted that he did not have the temperament for that business and he didn't enjoy it personally.·        Because Ola veered off from his first interest, which was real estate investing, he knew that there was a price to pay. He left his syndication group and by the time he came back all his peers were already buying 100-unit buildings.·      In finding partners, Ola shares that they have a close-knit community on Facebook, and it's only a matter of reaching out. But of course, it can't be just anyone, it has to be people that have the same wavelength as you so that you can really navigate the good and the bad throughout your deal.·        Ola shares that to be productive there has to be organization and discipline. Having a to-do list keeps him on track of the things that he has to do and to figure out a way to have a routine. Another thing is meditation. He wakes up every day at 4:55 AM to meditate, drinks his tea, and go for a walk or jog; he calls it his moment of quietude. Being successful has a ton to do with your mindset, your heart set, your soul set, and your health set. Another strategy is to read a lot. There might not be a lot of time to read but he likes reading the abstract of a book.Go to https://www.dwellynn.com/ if you want to know more about Multifamily Syndication.You can also follow Ola in his socials:Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | 

On this episode of the Deal Farm, We talk with Ola Dantis about his best real estate deal ever as well as his worst deal ever! Tune in to hear his story!

Ola Dantis, an entrepreneur at heart, brings his experience in owning and managing cash flowing multifamily property in his personal real estate portfolio to larger multifamily investing with over $40,000,000M in deals. This foundational experience derived from the strategic acquisition, renovation, and repositioning has been instrumental in the apartment syndication space, resulting in a competitive edge in value add and equity creation. In addition, Ola draws from his leadership and analytic skills as a manager for a fortune 10 company.

Ola Dantis, an entrepreneur at heart, brings his experience in owning and managing cash flowing multifamily property in his personal real estate portfolio to larger multifamily investing with over $40,000,000M in deals. This foundational experience derived from the strategic acquisition, renovation, and repositioning has been instrumental in the apartment syndication space, resulting in a competitive edge in value add and equity creation. In addition, Ola draws from his leadership and analytic skills as a manager for a fortune 10 company.

For this episode, I am happy to welcome real-estate investor and multi-family syndicator, Ola Dantis. Ola is also the host of the Dwellynn Podcast, with which he unpacks real estate investing strategies and helps people start or continue their journey toward financial freedom. First, Ola shares his background story with us. He shares how his real estate business started with an invite from one of his friends who wanted him to join his company. Since then, there has been no stepping back. As Ola realized the opportunities and financial liberty this profession gave him, he dove deeper to explore every possibility that could be. Ola shares how he achieved the success he has today and how it all started with the book Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. He also shares how he financed his first deal. Ola talks about his experience dealing with contractors and why it hasn't mostly been a very good experience for him. He used to visit the site he undertook almost every day, and this was not very welcome to the contractors he dealt with. Related to this, I talked about why it is good that you keep an eye on the work that is going on at a site because that is when you realize the littlest things you could save on or could be saved from being misled on. Ola also talks about transitioning his business to making bigger and bigger deals and how he mastered the skills needed to soar in the industry. Ola also discusses the importance of having a good partnership. The quickest way that helped him scale his business well was understanding his business partners. He also shares the massive role of a mentor in shaping your career for the good and why investing on that end would always benefit you in the long run. One other key point of discussion is the importance of branding in growing and expanding your business and how you can put that into practice. Ola says branding has a crucial role in his business and shares how he uses social media platforms like Instagram to engage with the audience and get his brand to rank high in the search results and feed. He shares his research and the results of social media algorithms and using them to your advantage and why putting out five Instagram stories a day can massively help you in that. Join in the conversation today as successful investor Ola Dantis shares his wealth of experience with you in order to help you succeed in your real estate business. You don't want to miss this fantastic episode of the Just Start Real Estate Podcast! Notable Quotes: “Success never comes in a golden box with a red ribbon around it.” Ola Dantis “So I did fantastically well with this duplex and I was like, I think I should do more of this.” Ola Dantis “You have to be obsessive to be successful.” Ola Dantis “I did not have the temperament. I was a perfectionist. I was always on site every day.” Ola Dantis “I always tell people err on the side of being on the jobsite too much. Even if you go and you're kind of in their way and you annoy them, at least it's not costing you a lot of money because they're doing something you didn't want them to do.” Mike Simmons “In life, there's always a price to pay. And there is never a discount.” Ola Dantis “You have to really understand what position you are exuding.” Ola Dantis “For me, branding is everything, like we try to be as ubiquitous as we can. You go on social media, you can't miss me, we're pretty out there.” Ola Dantis Links: Ola's Website Ola's Multifamily Tribe Ola's Instagram Rich Dad Poor Dad 7 Figure Flipping Return on Investments Just Start Real Estate JSRE on Facebook Mike on Facebook Mike on Instagram Mike on LinkedIn Mike on Twitter Level Jumping: How I Grew My Business to Over $1 Million in Profits in 12 Months

CEO Pulse Podcast EP 37 with Ola Dantes. As the founder/CEO at Dewllynn.com, a multifamily investment syndication firm, Ola has successfully sourced deals of over 40 million dollars by working closely with sellers and with other Apartment Syndicators across the country. Ola has only been int he US for a few years and is already making leaps and bounds as an entrepreneur. On this episode we tackle "The American Dream", the balance between mindset and building your business FAST! and the top 3 things all entrepreneurs need to focus on to reach success! don't Miss it! CEO Pulse. The Real, The Raw & The Mind of Entrepreneurship. This is your backstage pass into the stories, strategies, and psychology of top-performing entrepreneurs. L.E.S.S Business, More Profits Lean | Effective | Strategic | Simple Free Entrepreneur Toolbox & Resources www.ceopulse.com CEO Pulse Channel www.youtube.com/ceopulse Real Estate Investments Operating System www.thepulsereisystem.com Follow, Subscribe, Like & Share! CEO Pulse - Youtube | iTunes | Spotify Episode Link: Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/ceopulse #ceopulse,#lessbusinessmoreprofits,#business,#startups,#entrepreneurs,#entrepreneurship,#levelup,#lifebydesign#businessstrategy,#productivity,#personalGrowth,#leadership,#vision,#mindset STAY TUNED, STAY FOCUSED… YOU GOT THIS!

For this episode, I am happy to welcome real-estate investor and multi-family syndicator, Ola Dantis. Ola is also the host of the Dwellynn Podcast, with which he unpacks real estate investing strategies and helps people start or continue their journey toward financial freedom.   First, Ola shares his background story with us. He shares how his real estate business started with an invite from one of his friends who wanted him to join his company. Since then, there has been no stepping back. As Ola realized the opportunities and financial liberty this profession gave him, he dove deeper to explore every possibility that could be.   Ola shares how he achieved the success he has today and how it all started with the book Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. He also shares how he financed his first deal. Ola talks about his experience dealing with contractors and why it hasn’t mostly been a very good experience for him. He used to visit the site he undertook almost every day, and this was not very welcome to the contractors he dealt with.    Related to this, I talked about why it is good that you keep an eye on the work that is going on at a site because that is when you realize the littlest things you could save on or could be saved from being misled on. Ola also talks about transitioning his business to making bigger and bigger deals and how he mastered the skills needed to soar in the industry.   Ola also discusses the importance of having a good partnership. The quickest way that helped him scale his business well was understanding his business partners. He also shares the massive role of a mentor in shaping your career for the good and why investing on that end would always benefit you in the long run.   One other key point of discussion is the importance of branding in growing and expanding your business and how you can put that into practice. Ola says branding has a crucial role in his business and shares how he uses social media platforms like Instagram to engage with the audience and get his brand to rank high in the search results and feed. He shares his research and the results of social media algorithms and using them to your advantage and why putting out five Instagram stories a day can massively help you in that.   Join in the conversation today as successful investor Ola Dantis shares his wealth of experience with you in order to help you succeed in your real estate business. You don’t want to miss this fantastic episode of the Just Start Real Estate Podcast! Notable Quotes:   “Success never comes in a golden box with a red ribbon around it.” Ola Dantis   “So I did fantastically well with this duplex and I was like, I think I should do more of this.” Ola Dantis   “You have to be obsessive to be successful.” Ola Dantis   “I did not have the temperament. I was a perfectionist. I was always on site every day.” Ola Dantis   “I always tell people err on the side of being on the jobsite too much. Even if you go and you're kind of in their way and you annoy them, at least it's not costing you a lot of money because they're doing something you didn't want them to do.” Mike Simmons   “In life, there's always a price to pay. And there is never a discount.” Ola Dantis   “You have to really understand what position you are exuding.” Ola Dantis   “For me, branding is everything, like we try to be as ubiquitous as we can. You go on social media, you can't miss me, we're pretty out there.” Ola Dantis Links: Ola's Website Ola’s Multifamily Tribe Ola’s Instagram Rich Dad Poor Dad 7 Figure Flipping Return on Investments Just Start Real Estate JSRE on Facebook Mike on Facebook Mike on Instagram Mike on LinkedIn Mike on Twitter Level Jumping: How I Grew My Business to Over $1 Million in Profits in 12 Months

Ola Dantis is the Founder and CEO of Dwellynn, a real estate investment firm focused on multifamily syndications based in Houston, Texas. In this episode, Ola shares his story. From growing up in Nigeria to moving to England for school to migrating to the US for a shot at the American Dream.[00:01 – 07:30] Opening SegmentI introduce and welcome our guest, Ola DantisOla shares his insights about school and college degrees[07:31 – 20:58] Dwellynn in Real EstateOla talks about his backgroundWhat kick-off his entrepreneurial careerThe birth of DwellynnOla’s advice for people looking to start their real estate journey[20:59 – 30:32] THE FINAL FOURWhat’s the worst job that you ever had?Working in a fast-food restaurantWhat’s a book you’ve read that has given you a paradigm shift?Meditations by Marcus AureliusWhat is a skill or talent that you’d like to learn?How to naturally raise equityWhat does success mean to you?Be able to do what I want.I think Freedom is really the end goal.Get in touch with Ola. See the links below.Final thoughts Tweetable Quotes:“Be ready to know that [real estate] takes a lot of work.” – Ola Dantis“Be ready to make a sacrifice, right? And be ready to take a chance on yourself.” – Ola Dantis Resources Mentioned:BiggerPocketsBiggerPockets PodcastRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiThree Simple Steps by Trevor BlakeYou can connect with Ola on www.investwithola.com. Follow Dwellynn on Instagram and LinkedIn.WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher.LinkedInYoutubeExclusive Facebook Groupwww.yonahweiss.comNone of this could be possible without the awesome team at Buzzsprout. They make it easy to get your show listed on every major podcast platform.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/weissadvice)

Ola discuss how to get started in Multifamily Investing using the tricks and tips that he has helped grow the firm's portfolio. To sign up for the Dwellynn Deal List: go to dwellynn.com or InvestWithOla.com Learn How to Get Started in Real Estate? Go to www.Dwellynn.com/mft SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE US A REVIEW on iTunes: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1256786108 Get your free book: www.audibletrial.com/dwellynn Contact: hello@dwellynn.com Follow Ola [www.instagram.com/oladantis] @OlaDantis for all other social media Send me a DM when you follow so I can say hi! www.InvestWithOla.com

Ola Dantis is living his dream and is helping others do the same.  He’s a serial entrepreneur, and founder of Dwellynn.com, a multifamily real estate investment firm, and hosts The Dwellyn Show.  Join us as Ola discusses how he raises capital from institutional investors.

Ola, the founder of Dwellynn, a multifamily investment syndication firm, has successfully sourced deals of over 40 mm by working closely with sellers and with other Apartment Syndicators across the country. Ola continues to meet or exceed investors' returns by investing in Value add deals in strong metropolitan cities across the United States.

"Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes."- Zig Ziglar In today's episode, we have a very special guest who is walking the talks of crushing limiting beliefs to becoming the best version of oneself by working through self-improvement. Ola Dantis, Founder/CEO of Dwellynn.com, speaker, and podcast host, shares his journey as an immigrant and successful real estate investing. Ola talks about the psychology of successfully closing deals.

We should always be ready to say “hello!” to opportunities when they knock on our doors. However, not everything that knocks is an opportunity. I believe that our guest for today can help us tell when to open or not open our doors. Ola Dantis is the Founder and CEO of Dwellynn, a multifamily investment syndication company. He is also an active thought leader in social media, having over 45,000 followers on Instagram.Let’s jump into Ola’s story and learn more about grabbing the opportunities that matter to us![00:01 - 09:18] Opening SegmentLet’s get to know Ola DantisHe talks about this life-changing phone callWhat’s the thing that a good man does according to Ola?[09:19 - 18:05] Why Social Media is ImportantOla talks about this interesting mantra in lifeNo excusesHe shares some golden nuggets you don’t want to miss!Explore the Federal Housing Administration ProgramMove to another state with better ratesFind a mentor[18:06 - 30:23] The Shiny Object SyndromeOla talks about the Shiny Object SyndromeHe walks us through his podcasting journeyA thought leadership platformLesson learned: Trust the processWhat does Ola’s daily routine look like?[30:24 - 41:10] The Best Country in the WorldOla shares his approach as a multifamily syndicatorMindsetSoulsetSkillsetHe talks about what he believes is the best country in the worldThe role of faith in Ola’s life[41:11 - 47:57] Closing SegmentWhat’s next for Ola? Say hello to Ola - links below Final words from Ola and MeTweetable Quotes:“Success never ever comes in a golden box with a red ribbon tied around it. It could be a phone call from a friend or it could be a DM on Instagram. It could be a message on LinkedIn.” - Ola Dantis“Real estate is not a get-rich-quick scheme.” - Ola DantisResources Mentioned:AmazonBiggerPocketsFederal Housing AdministrationThe 5 AM Club------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Say hello to Ola on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out Dwellynn and their LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram pages to learn more. Visit www.InvestWithOla.com to connect with Ola and listen to their podcast.Connect with me:https://www.5tcre.com/FacebookLinkedInInstagramWatch 5T CRE on YouTubeLeave us a review and receive your free ebookEmail us --> abel@5tcre.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/5Talents)

There's always something else for you, especially when you feel stuck. In this episode, Ola Dantis, Founder and CEO of Dwellyn, joins Lisa Hylton as they talk about leaving the repeat life to pursue success and comfort. Get to know Ola and how he got started in real estate as they talk about his journey coming from the UK to the US. Lisa and Ola dive into the importance of getting uncomfortable when you have a dream, and Ola shares some of his strategies in acquiring multifamily properties. Tune in and get the courage to take the uncomfortable steps and start pursuing your dream.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join The Level Up REI Podcast Community today:lisahylton.comTwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTube

Today's guest migrated to the US with just 180 dollars in his account. Still, in only five years, he was able to source deals worth more than 40 million dollars and has recently closed on an $11,500,00 deal, a 160-unit apartment building in Houston, Texas, with his multifamily investment syndication firm, Dwellyn.com. While working full time in tech, Ola Dantis, Founder and CEO of Dwellynn.com  was able to build up his success in the real estate investing space by networking with the right people and learning the real estate investment business. He continues to exceed his investor's returns by focusing on value add deals in metropolitan cities across the United States.  Ola shared with me how he started in real estate investing, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned along the way.  Find complete show notes and more information at therichergeek.com/podcast

Hear how one phone call and one trip jumpstarted our guest’s career in real estate. Ola Dantis has only been in the United State for six years but has already founded Dwellyn, a multifamily investment syndication, and has successfully completed rehab projects in excess of 1 million dollars. But it wasn’t always easy for him. He shares a mistake he doesn’t want other investors to make and sheds light on how he overcame a bad first flip. Today, Ola continues to exceed investor returns, building upon his success on the real estate investing space. Important Points in This Episode • Story of how a phone call and a trip to Dubai jumpstarted his career in real estate investing • Podcasts and books that Ola educated himself with • His shift from a comfortable lifestyle in an apartment to a living in the bottom floor of a duplex • Ola’s first investment • A bad flip that took his eyes off the ball that he doesn’t want others to make • How mentorship programs help you build your network • All about Dwellyn and its 160-apartment unit complex • Vertically integrated business • Investor relations • Houston’s marketability • Ola’s Instagram and his 50,000 followers

Ola, the Founder/CEO at Dwellynn.com, a multifamily investment syndication firm, has successfully sourced deals of over 40 million dollars by working closely with Sellers and with other Apartment Syndicators across the country. Though Ola has only lived in the US for a few years, he has successfully completed rehab projects in excess of 1M dollars. Ola continues to exceed investors returns, building upon his success on the real estate investing space. Ola likes to post his progress and encourages his community of more than 45,000 strong on Instagram. Recently, Ola, via Dwellynn, closed on a 160-unit apartment building in Houston, TX and another 104-unit also in Texas. Ola continues to meet or exceed investors’ returns by investing in Value add deals in strong metropolitan cities across the United States. Ola enjoys working with new investors both here and abroad to help them become successful real estate investors. Want to achieve MONUMENTAL results in your life and business? Let’s hop on a call! Visit coachwithevan.com to see how we can best help you unlock your full potential, get your start in multifamily investment or development and make massive impact. Leave a review for Monumental on iTunes: https://bit.ly/eholladay Subscribe to the podcast and emails from Evan: https://evanholladay.com/ Follow Evan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanholladay/ Follow Evan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvanHolladay/ Follow Evan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EvanHolladay Contact Evan: https://www.evanholladay.com If you have questions on podcasting and creating a thought leadership platform, shoot me a text at 502-627-0501! I want to help!

Have you ever wondered how someone with hundreds of renters started out in the beginning? Here's Ola's story.... Ola, the Founder/CEO at Dwellynn.com, a multifamily investment syndication firm, has successfully sourced deals of over 40 million dollars by working closely with Sellers and with other Apartment Syndicators across the country. Though Ola has only lived in the US for a few years, he has successfully completed rehab projects in excess of 1M dollars. Ola continues to exceed investors returns, building upon his success on the real estate investing space. Ola likes to post his progress and encourages his community of more than 45,000 strong on Instagram. Recently, Ola, via Dwellynn, closed on a 160-unit apartment building in Houston, TX and another 104-unit also in Texas. Ola continues to meet or exceed investors' returns by investing in Value add deals in strong metropolitan cities across the United States. Ola enjoys working with new investors both here and abroad to help them become successful real estate investors Chris Miles, the "Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor," is a leading authority on how to quickly free up and create cash flow for thousands of his clients, entrepreneurs, and others internationally! He's an author, speaker, and radio host that has been featured in US News, CNN Money, Bankrate, Entrepreneur on Fire, and spoken to thousands getting them fast financial results. http://moneyripples.com/  

Have you ever wondered how someone with hundreds of renters started out in the beginning? Here's Ola's story.... Ola, the Founder/CEO at Dwellynn.com, a multifamily investment syndication firm, has successfully sourced deals of over 40 million dollars by working closely with Sellers and with other Apartment Syndicators across the country. Though Ola has only lived in the US for a few years, he has successfully completed rehab projects in excess of 1M dollars. Ola continues to exceed investors returns, building upon his success on the real estate investing space. Ola likes to post his progress and encourages his community of more than 45,000 strong on Instagram. Recently, Ola, via Dwellynn, closed on a 160-unit apartment building in Houston, TX and another 104-unit also in Texas. Ola continues to meet or exceed investors' returns by investing in Value add deals in strong metropolitan cities across the United States. Ola enjoys working with new investors both here and abroad to help them become successful real estate investors Chris Miles, the "Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor," is a leading authority on how to quickly free up and create cash flow for thousands of his clients, entrepreneurs, and others internationally! He's an author, speaker, and radio host that has been featured in US News, CNN Money, Bankrate, Entrepreneur on Fire, and spoken to thousands getting them fast financial results. http://moneyripples.com/  

Learn how he did in just SIX years Yup! You read that title right. He went from 0 to 1000 rental units in only 6 years. And you can too. How? By listening and picking up all the great nuggets that today's guest, Ola, is dropping. You want to buckle in, and get a pen... Listen to the end, if you want to hear me get a quick geography lesson, haha. Subscribe & Listen here Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1482435677 PodLink: https://pod.link/1482435677 Connect with Ola Dantis here Website: www.investwithola.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oladantis Dwellynn Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dwellynn-show-financial-freedom-through-real-estate/id1256786108 Connect with me: www.immvestor.com Or email questions to askchin@immvestor.com Send in your success stories: admin@immvestor.com Resources: Tax Free Wealth - Tom Wheelwright Meditations - Marcus Aurelius Taking Quiet time - Trevor G. Blake Ad Website & Podcast: https://www.beforethemillions.com Jingwen's Interview TIIS8: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kb-8-she-retired-early-from-safe-job-to-crush-mobile/id1482435677?i=1000464448347 Like & Follow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/immvestor (@immvestor) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/immvestor (@immvestor) If you liked the show, give us a rating and review. Know someone else who needs to hear this? Share it with them! They will thank you! Thanks in advance!

GUEST BIO Ola Dantis is a serial entrepreneur and CEO/founder of Dwellynn company, a multifamily investment firm that helps others get started in real estate investing. He also hosts one of the top real estate investing podcasts, The Dwellynn Show, that has a main goal on helping people attain financial freedom through real estate investing. Join us today as he steps into the lab and shares some values to the community and how he teaches working professionals like himself on how to invest in real estate and the right way to build systems, habits and beliefs that will help in the long run for success in business and real estate. FOUNDATION 01:17 Background of the guest - Ola Dantis 05:55 How Ola went into multifamily investing 07:15 Tenants paying the mortgage 09:35 How do you play the game 10:57 Things to help grow the business KEEPING IT REAL 12:51 Why is vertical integration important 14:56 Doing things the right way 18:05 Raising capital 20:52 Getting yourself a mentor 26:42 Best advice from the mentor 28:54 Having a job and a side hustle business ANSWERS TO THE RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS IN THE SHOW: 33:55 Favorite book - Meditations by Marcus Aurelius 34:38 Best Habit - meditation and running 35:19 Best tool - Notion 35:52 One 300 unit apartment vs 3 apartments of a 100 units - One 300 unit apartment 36:12 Class A or Class C - Class A 36:31 Cash flow or Equity - Cash flow 36:55 Self managed or Outsource - self managed 37:08 One super power - to infuse love into 7 billion people INSIDER SECRETS 1:15:07 Thoughts on what is currently happening BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS SHOW The Infinity Game by Simon Sinek Meditations by Marcus Aurelius NOTABLE QUOTES (KEY LESSONS): “Success could be a phone call, so as you're living your life, going through life, pay attention.” “Your brain is telling you ‘you can do this, I can do this by myself'..you cannot! Nobody can!” “Equity is vanity, cash flow is sanity” CONNECTING WITH THE GUEST Website: www.dwellynn.com Podcast Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn #ExperimentMultiFamily

Stepping back and taking stock and doing your research is the first step in validating success. Ola Dantis delves into going all in, taking a risk and getting onto real estate. He talks about mastery and discipline, learning from mistakes, and overcoming obstacles. He delves into having a daily routine, and the benefits of taking care of the self and how it translates across life. Ola Dantis is a Multifamily Investor. KEYPOINTSTaking a riskLearning from mistakesPivoting and getting back on tracks. SEGMENT TIMESTAMPS 04:30 – Taking risks and getting into real-estate investing.14:45 – Realizing when something is working.22:00 – Hitting rock bottom and shifting your mindset.25:45 – falling back into old habits. When success comes it won't come to you, it will never come in a golden box with a red ribbon around it, it can come in a phone call. – Ola Dantis When you start to take action in your life, and things start to happen, if you don’t step back and take stock you may miss it. – Ola DantisRECOMMENDED READSThe Four Agreements: A guide to Personal Freedom. RELEVANT LINKS Website: https://www.dwellynn.com/showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oladantis/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeetOlaDantis/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dwellynn-show-financial-freedom-through-real-estate/id1256786108LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dwellynn

In this episode, Jim Oliver and Ola Dantis discuss:   How Ola tapped into real estate investing and saw America as an opportunity for success and growth. The importance of having a mentor to help you navigate your blind spots How passive investors could earn up to a 15% rate of return       Key Takeaways:   Success isn't going to come to you in a golden box with a red ribbon around it. You have to really want it and it takes hunger, hard work, sacrifice and commitment.  Don’t be satisfied with the status quo. Know who you are, know what you want, make a decision, take action and get it done! With all of the free resources available, there’s no excuse to not educate yourself. “There's a gap between fear and getting stuff done, and that middle part is called knowledge.”        - Ola Dantis   About Ola Dantis: Ola, the Founder/CEO at Dwellynn.com, a multifamily investment syndication firm, has successfully sourced deals of over 40 million dollars by working closely with Sellers and with other Apartment Syndicators across the country. Though Ola has only lived in the US for a few years, he has successfully completed rehab projects and helped others start their real estate investing journeys. Ola continues to exceed investors' returns, building upon his success in the real estate investing space. Ola likes to post his progress and encourages his community of 50,000 strong on Instagram. Book References: The Emigrant Edge: How to Make it Big in Americaby Brian Buffini Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt  Connect with Ola Dantis: LinkedIn: Ola Dantis Facebook: Dwellynn LLC Website: InvestWithOla.com Connect with Jim Oliver:  Facebook: CreateTailwind & Jim Oliver  Website: CreateTailwind.com  YouTube: createtailwind.com  LinkedIn: Jim Oliver 

In this podcast, you'll learn: How mindset play a role into getting into bigger things You're gonna get uncomfortable doing your journey towards success Success isn't that grandeur moment, it is when you pay attention during your journey in life What is a Return of Life? Don't be afraid of the zeros Have the wisdom that their are people out there who can help you Mentors are accountability partners that share their knowledge and share their network Ways to scale your business: Find a mentor Partner with a GP Add value Invest as an LP Raise capital or bring capital To connect with Ola, please visit https://www.dwellynn.com/invest/ Sponsor: FREE GIVEAWAY: Learn how you can implement the Fix & List strategy by watching Eric Young's free video lesson at (https://www.fixandlistsecrets.com) *And please go to iTunes to leave us a rating and write a review. Each review helps us reach a larger audience with your episode (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-real-estate-podcast/id1285094279)

Want to know what it takes to be successful as a real estate investor when you're already a busy professional? Ola Dantis from the Dwellynn Podcast knows! He has a wealth of experience in real estate, and today he's going to teach you the highs and lows, and mistakes to avoid as you grow as a real estate investor.Quotes:“The success we choose is the success that we think about""I made a mistake. I contracted Shiny Object Syndrome!"Get in touch:https://www.dwellynn.com/ Other Similar Episodes:Passive vs. Active Investing for Financial Freedom with Hunter ThompsonWealth Strategies of the Ultra Wealthy with Richard WilsonGuest Bio:Ola Dantis is a successful real estate investor, multifamily syndicator, and host of the Dwellynn Podcast. He teaches young busy professionals how to invest in real estate by building systems, beliefs, and habits that will propel them to success.

When we are in difficult situations, our brain goes into overdrive, causing stress and negative thoughts to override progress. So, how do you train your brain to overcome these artificial barriers? That's just one of the many things you will learn in today's episode.  Ola Dantis moved to the US from the UK and started his own real estate investing business. As you can imagine, Ola ran into many difficulties, but that didn't stop him. Instead, he took his master's degree, set his mind for success, and learned as much as he could about real estate investing through reading, BiggerPockets, and podcasts.  Today, Ola is the Director of Acquisitions for Dwellyn where he manages larger multifamily investing with over $40,000,000M in deals. His focus is in the apartment syndication space, resulting in a competitive edge in value add and equity creation. Key Takeaways Ola's success journey  How to acquire a fundamental mindset for success How a trip to Dubai changed his outlook on real estate investing Fix and flip wasn't working for him; how he transitioned into multifamily Overcoming artificial barriers (self-imposed negativity) How to change your perspective quickly and efficiently Ways to train your brain to think differently How a positive morning ritual makes you more productive The importance of trying different things and not dismissing them out of handINVE The complexities of apartment syndication How to leverage your team Passion + Perseverance + Process + Discipline = Success Questions to ask yourself if you feel you're not progressing towards your goals Generational wealth How to reset your mindset Book Recommendation Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance, Angela Duckworth (https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Passion-Perseverance-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111116/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=grit&qid=1580937005&sr=8-2) Get in Touch with Ola Dantis Invest with Ola (https://www.dwellynn.com/invest) Instagram: @oladantis

Ola, an entrepreneur at heart, brings his experience in owning and managing cash flowing multifamily property in his personal real estate portfolio to larger multifamily investing with over $40,000,000M in deals. This foundational experience derived from the strategic acquisition, renovation, and repositioning has been instrumental in the apartment syndication space, resulting in a competitive edge … Continue reading Episode 166 – Creating Financial Freedom Through Multifamily Syndication with Ola Dantis →

This week's update is a special one! Myself, Chris Collins, Moe Hirsch, Seth Paul Bradley, Matt Moylan, Spencer Gray, Skye Coleman, Abraham Polatseck, Kristine Flook, Ola Dantis, Andre Jernigan, and Daryl Brooks all had the honor of hopping on a Zoom call with Yonah Weiss to discuss how to use BiggerPockets to maximize one's real estate business and reputation. Yonah is a commercial real estate thought leader whose online presence has snowballed exponentially over the past couple years. Please share this value-add conversation with your network. Thanks! Connect with me on BiggerPockets: biggerpockets.com/users/AdamC276 Subscribe to Dream Chasers on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/VMBZGa Spotify: https://goo.gl/6CkuqV Facebook: https://goo.gl/7JeMhn Check out Next Level Trax: https://goo.gl/ra5YJH --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamchasers/support

Today's guest is Ola Dantis grew from a duplex to 360 multifamily units Ola is a successful real estate entrepreneur focusing on helping others on their journey to financial freedom and passive income He is the founder of Dwellynn.com, a multifamily investment syndication firm that has successfully sourced deals over 40 million dollars by working closely with sellers and other syndicators. www.Dwellynn.com To learn more about what we are doing at Onyx Capital Investments, check out our site here: https://onyxcapitalinvestments.com/

Ola Dantis discovered quickly that the American Dream consisted of living in the rat race. Reading a famous book made him wake up and start investing in multifamily. He regularly develops his mindset and thinks people should start there before they ever do multifamily syndication.  visit investwithola.com visit dwellynn.com

Ola Dantis discovered quickly that the American Dream consisted of living in the rat race. Reading a famous book made him wake up and start investing in multifamily. He regularly develops his mindset and thinks people should start there before they ever do multifamily syndication.  visit investwithola.com visit dwellynn.com

I was telling Ola before the show started about my personal development course breakthrough challenge to hit my goal of going to London and how they made sure I completed my goal before the course was over. 

Today we’re changing up the show and doing a “podcast within a podcast.” In this episode we’ll be listening to an interview I did with Ola Dantis on the Dwellynn Show a few months ago. We dive into my real estate story and share tips and techniques I learned through my journey. We also discuss how I spent 10 years moving around the country tasting different jobs, like working the graveyard shift at Kohl’s to stocking shelves at Sherwin William, until I finally found my love for real estate. Hope you guys get some value out of this discussion! In this episode we cover: USDA Rural Development Loans House hacking Living with your tenants Getting cash back at closing Taking risks early Being broken into by tenants Links from the show: Chad Duval’s INSTAGRAM Chad Duval’s WEBSITE Never Split the Difference  You can find the transcript of this episode over HERE. Transcripts of all episodes can be found HERE.  Show sponsors: BUILDIUM - 15 day free trial HONEYBOOK - 50% off your first year Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please email chad@chadduval.com with “sponsor request” in the subject line. Follow Chad: Instagram: instagram.com/iamchadduval Twitter: twitter.com/iamchadduval Facebook: facebook.com/iamchadduval YouTube: youtube.com/iamchadduval Follow Start FM: Start FM’s INSTAGRAM Start FM’s SHOW NOTES If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! Have a question you want answered on air? Leave a voice message here: 1-415-WE-START (1-415-937-8278) Sign up for Chad’s Email Club at chadduval.com/subscribe.

Oh, if only it were that easy! Real Estate investing, that is. Today’s guest brings a fresh and honest perspective of the victories and challenges that come with the business. Ola Dantis in his own rights is exploding on the scene of US real estate investing after just three years but has a very interesting and humble background of how he’s arrived here. In this episode, Ola speaks with such positivity and passion, it is contagious. How can you work with the “law of averages” in successful deal sourcing, and reinforcing your brand? Technology. Listen along as Ola shares his process for applying technology in key ways to maximize scaling his business and creating successful outcomes, time and time again. In addition, Ola and I had a great conversation on the power of mindset. Ultimately, regardless of other circumstances, mindset is the key to being successful in this industry. Ola shares some specific suggestions into how to begin that journey, and more importantly, sustain it. Asset: Ola shares his journey into multifamily, then into single family home flipping, and once again the return to multifamily and why. Process: Technology is key! Listen along to how Ola is utilizing a key platform to refine his deal sourcing approach, as well as his contact parameters to maximize getting the deal closed! Strategy: Mindset is the real key to strategy in this industry. Ola shares with us how to “clean out” your mind and re-set your perception to embrace what is truly possible in life when your mindset is committed to your goals. Ola’s Bio: Ola, the Founder/CEO at Dwellynn.com, a multifamily investment syndication firm, has successfully sourced deals of over 40 million dollars by working closely with Sellers and with other Apartment Syndicators across the country. Though Ola has only lived in the US for a few years, he has successfully completed rehab projects in excess of 1M dollars. Ola continues to exceed investors returns, building upon his success on the real estate investing space. Ola likes to post his progress and encourages his community of 50,000 strong on Instagram. How to Contact Ola: Website: https://www.InvestWithOla.com Company Website: https://www.dwellynn.com/

Here is some of what you will learn: The importance of mindset Self work Keys to success - Self confidence and Discipline Where attention goes progress flows The importance of Branding The power of meditation How to crush it on Instagram How to find off market deals To find out more about our guest:http://InvestWIthOla.com To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 41411 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com  Join us at a Multifamily Bootcamp, visit: http://MultifamilyBootcamp.com Review and Subscribe

When people enter the entrepreneur world, they have to get used to one specific situation: rejection. However, Ola is sure that there are only opportunities in life, not obstacles. If you have not decided to invest in real estate because you think its booming period has passed, you better look again. Meet our Income Hacker guest for today’s show: Ola Dantis. He is completely sure that ‘the time is now’ when it comes to real estate.  Born and raised in Nigeria, Ola Dantis moved to the US five years ago without knowing anything related to the real estate investment industry. Very soon, he realized he could do amazing things investing and in that short time, he learned how to flip properties, house hacked properties and apartment dwellings. Ola has sourced over 40 million dollars of deals working with different sellers and apartment indicators across the US. Not long ago, Ola closed a deal on a 160 unit apartment complex. In this episode, he shares with us the difference between investing and gambling and the importance of buying properties based on cash flow. He’ll show us how to get in the right mindset for self-transformation, knowing the perfect timing to build relationships, and instilling money principles into your children. “Our brain is constantly eavesdropping on everything we say. Constantly… so feed it positivity.”   Podcast summary: 02:48 - Ola’s epiphany in his quest for greatness and the unexpected trip to Dubai that changed his life for the better. 06:37 - ‘The best time is now’... If you think you’ve missed the booming period in real estate, think again. 08:29 - The difference between investing and gambling: buying based on cash flow. 15:44 - How to get in the right mindset (even when your plans punch you in the face)! 20:16 - The power of sowing and reaping when it comes to self-transformation. 26:23 - Ola’s first house hack and what it means to be a homeowner. 29:45 - The “shiny object syndrome” and knowing to trust your gut. 32:52 - How timing and relationships came into place in one of Ola’s greatest Income Hacking success. 35:23 - Self-confidence and self-discipline: the ingredients for taking your life to the next level. 40:28 - Sensitizing your kids into money with the question, ‘do I want this or do I need this?’, and the power of showing them by example.   Connect with Ola Follow Ola on Twitter  Follow Ola on Instagram Connect with Ola on LinkedIn Listen to Ola’s Podcast: The Dwellynn Show Invest With Dwellynn   Episode Resources Brian Tracy’s YouTube Channel  Fixer Upper With Chip and Joanna Gaines Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Tax-Free Wealth by Tom Wheelwright Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Notion App: For note-taking and project-management

Getting Started with Ola Dantis

In today's episode, we chat with Ola Dantis. Ola's a multifamily syndicator that grew his portfolio from a small duplex in greater Baltimore, MD to nearly 500 units in a few short years. Ola's Podcast Ola's Instagram Books we discuss: Richest Man in Babylon Rich Dad Poor Dad You can find the transcript of this episode HERE. Transcripts of all episodes can be found HERE.

In this episode, I talk with Ola Dantis on his journey to financial freedom through real estate and investing in multi-family properties.   We'll go over:   How Ola got started in multi-family investing with his first duplex   How to start financing multi-family investments through syndication deals   Ola's #1 to success in real estate

Ola is the founder of Dwellynn, a multifamily investment company that focuses on value add multifamily properties. He's the host of the Dwellynn Show, where he interviews successful real estate investors and entrepreneurs. Topics Covered Seizing new opportunities Figuring out your learning process Starting small in multifamily Executing with consistency Aligning activities with goals Nuggets of Wealth What is a good tool, source, or platform that you use daily? Notion.io Best business advice you received? When you add value to the world you will just get back What book are you reading? Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Where do you see your business in the next 5 years? Growth, but not to the point where I lose the ability to spend time on the things at are important At the end of your life how do you want to be remembered? Altruism Where can Commit to Wealth Nation go to contact you and find out more about you?  investwithola.com

Ola, the Founder/CEO at Dwellynn.com, a multifamily investment syndication firm, has successfully sourced deals of over 40 million dollars by working closely with Sellers and with other Apartment Syndicators across the country. Though Ola has only lived in the US for a few years, he has successfully completed several rehab projects. Ola likes to post his progress and encourages his community of 50,000 strong on his Instagram page and podcast, The Dwellynn Show. SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE US A REVIEW on iTunes: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1256786108 GET $100 OFF tickets by entering DWELLYNN at checkout on www.rodsbootcamp.com. Contact Ola: ola@dwellynn.com   Content mentioned: Rich Dad Poor Dad Think and Grow Rich The Richest Man in Babylon Follow Ola [www.instagram.com/oladantis] @OlaDantis for all other social media Send me a DM when you follow so I can say hi! www.InvestWithOla.com

Ola was a house flipper first, he and Joe will cover what house flipping taught him about multifamily investing. They will discuss Ola’s first flip that didn’t go quite as planned, Ola admits he had shiny object syndrome with this deal, and shares his lessons learned. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Make sure that they know their stuff so that you know what you need to bring to the table” - Ola Dantis Ola Dantis Real Estate Background: Founder/CEO at Dwellynn.com A multifamily syndicator, has successfully sourced deals of over $40 Million Based in Baltimore, MD Say hi to him at   Best Ever Book: As A Man Thinketh   Evicting a tenant can be painful, costing as much as $10,000 in court costs and legal fees, and take as long as four weeks to complete.    TransUnion SmartMove’s online tenant screening solution can help you quickly understand if you’re getting a reliable tenant, which can help you avoid potential problems such as non-payment and evictions.  For a limited time, listeners of this podcast are invited to try SmartMove tenant screening for 25% off. Go to and enter code FAIRLESS for 25% off your next screening.

Ola Dantis, founder, Dwellynn share some critical attributes which will help inexperienced investors launch and establish their own successful syndication business. This show starts off with Ola sharing how he got started in real estate syndication. You will learn the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and taking calculated risks in order to […]

On this episode I sit down with Ola Dantis. He is an immigrant from Nigeria and has a very interesting start to his real estate investing journey. He starting with buying duplexes in Baltimore and then upgraded to buying and syndicating multifamily projects in Texas. If you have a question that you want to be answered on the next episode, tweet me or DM me @martelantoine. Or you can ask questions here - martelturnkey.com/podcast-questions/

My guest in this episode is Ola Dantis. Ola is a serial entrepreneur and Founder/CEO of Dwellynn.com, a multifamily investment firm helping others get started in real estate investing. Ola also hosts one of the top real estate investing podcasts, The Dwellynn Show, a show focussed on helping others find financial freedom and lifestyle. We have launched a new podcast, Cashflow Investing Secrets, it is a 10-minute show, 5 days a week where I share everything I have learned from interviewing over 400 cash flow ninja's, one "aha" moment, lesson and concept at a time. You can find Cashflow Investing Secrets on all podcast and video platforms. If you are interested in joining our investor's group, you can go to cashflowninja.com/investorsgroup and fill out an application form or e-mail me at info@cashflowninja.com to start the discussion to see if you are a good fit for our group. If you are in the Philadelphia/Bucks County and Southern New Jersey area, we are hosting a live investors meetup event every month in Newtown, PA. For more information on the monthly event and information on how to join us at our next event, you can go to www.cashflowninja.com/events. Interview Links: Invest With Ola If you have enjoyed our podcast, please share with friends and family Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Itunes so more people can find us! Support Our Sponsors Producers Wealth, create, protect & multiply your wealth in ANY Economy. Norada Real Estate, create real wealth and passive monthly cash flow. The Real Asset Investor, alternative cash flow investments. Goldsilver, buy physical gold & silver to hold as wealth insurance. Cashflow Gold & Silver, learn how to create income streams from your Gold & Silver Investments. Property Profits, how to buy & profit from prime real estate. Audible, download any audiobook for FREE when you try Audible for 30 days. Thanks so much for joining me again. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post! Also, please leave an honest review for the Cashflow Ninja Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates, please follow me on twitter @mclaubscher and Instagram, @thecashflowninja. Until next time! Live a life of passion and purpose on YOUR terms, M.C. Laubscher

Today I’m proud to have Ola Dantis on the show. I met Ola at a real estate conference in Denver. He’s a commercial real estate syndicator and podcast host. He’ll talk about the importance of getting a great mentor and using partnerships to get into the commercial real estate world. He’ll also talk about how to vet partners and how important it is to have a great mindset. If you're looking to invest in multifamily syndications, check out his group at https://www.dwellynn.com/

Investing in multifamily properties is talked about very much on our show, but is it a good strategy for passively investing? Dwellynn is a Multifamily investment firm with a focus on acquisitions, repositioning, development, and management of affordable, yet quality, multi-family residential properties. 

What happens when peer-to-peer lending encroaches on traditional lending territory? How is peer-to-peer lending changing who borrows money and what they borrow for? How does the United States compare to Australia and New Zealand when it comes to FinTech? What's the state of personal finance in New Zealand? Jordan Goodman with Neil Roberts, Founder and Joint CEO of Harmoney, an innovative and fast growing peer-to-peer lending marketplace serving Australasia, in the first half of the show. During the second half, Host Jordan Goodman, America's Money Answers Man, chats with Ola Dantis. Dantis and Goodman discuss multi-family real estate investing, who should invest, what investing can offer and the difference between active and passive real estate investing.

What happens when peer-to-peer lending encroaches on traditional lending territory? How is peer-to-peer lending changing who borrows money and what they borrow for? How does the United States compare to Australia and New Zealand when it comes to FinTech? What's the state of personal finance in New Zealand? Jordan Goodman with Neil Roberts, Founder and Joint CEO of Harmoney, an innovative and fast growing peer-to-peer lending marketplace serving Australasia, in the first half of the show. During the second half, Host Jordan Goodman, America's Money Answers Man, chats with Ola Dantis. Dantis and Goodman discuss multi-family real estate investing, who should invest, what investing can offer and the difference between active and passive real estate investing.

Ola Dantis is a multi-family investor who has been known to get pumped up by podcasts telling stories about the best real estate deals. That’s why today when he joined us for the Real Estate Nerds Podcast, he made sure to bring a story about a deal that went sideways as well as a deal […]

Ola Dantis, an entrepreneur at heart, brings his experience in owning and managing cash flowing multifamily property in his personal real estate portfolio to larger multifamily investing. This foundational experience derived from the strategic acquisition, renovation, and repositioning has been instrumental in the apartment syndication space, resulting in a competitive edge in value add and equity creation. In addition, Ola draws from his leadership and analytic skills as a Sr Business Analyst for a fortune 10 company. http://loaradionetwork.com/chris-Prefontaine

Ola Dantis, an entrepreneur at heart, brings his experience in owning and managing cash flowing multifamily property in his personal real estate portfolio to larger multifamily investing. This foundational experience derived from the strategic acquisition, renovation, and repositioning has been instrumental in the apartment syndication space, resulting in a competitive edge in value add and equity creation. In addition, Ola draws from his leadership and analytic skills as a Sr Business Analyst for a fortune 10 company. Ola is an alumnus of the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom graduating with bachelors' and masters' degrees. Ola is also an active member of the Urban Land Institute [ULI]. What you'll learn about in this episode: Why you don't have to be a real estate expert to make money in real estate What “House Hacking” means and how you can do it, too How to live virtually expense free while developing your wealth and building your real estate empire Ola's epiphany where he realized that he was just paying someone else's cash flow when he was paying rent The power of scaling up as you go to build income for the future Why it's so important to create assets that pay for possessions rather than simply buying new things – even once the money begins rolling in How to arrange creative funding by flipping smaller properties to buy into multifamily properties The way investors like to follow success and as soon as you have one successful investment partnership, other investors suddenly become eager to partner with you The importance of finding your own niche and finding a mentor within that niche Why Ola believes having a structured process is necessary for successful real estate investing – and creating more predictable outcomes – whether you're flipping houses, purchasing multi-family units, or whatever it is that you do Why Ola feels continuous growth is essential when investing What Ola does every single morning that he feels is essential to his success The book that currently keeps Ola motivated and the one book he thinks everyone considering real estate investing should read Resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/Dwellynn Book: “Principles: Life and Work” by Ray Dalio SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/QLS

After being invited to Dubai to help stabilize a client’s real estate business, Ola Dantis realized he needed to be investing in real estate. He has a background as an analyst for a Fortune 10 company, but he is an entrepreneur at heart and founded Dwellyn, a multifamily investing firm. An avid traveler who lived in Nigeria and the United Kingdom before moving to the U.S., Ola now lives in Baltimore. He and his wife have successfully managed multifamily and rehab projects, and are now working with other investors. Ola is also the host of the popular podcast, the Dwellyn Show. Key Market Insights Born in Nigeria, at 16 went to UK, before landing in Florida Wife was interning at Disney in Orlando Was introduced to real estate when a friend invited him to Dubai to help him stabilize his real estate business Found BP and started listening to the podcast and heard everyone talk about Rich Dad Poor Dad, which changed his life Love to buy multifamily and are seeking capital to syndicate apartments Loved Orlando, but Maryland felt like the best option Started looking in Columbia, but had to convince his wife to move from his home to a new place Had to shift suburban comfort in Columbia, as inventory was concentrated in the urban area Baltimore What he seeks for flipping: use the 70% rule, buy for 70 cents on the dollar What he seeks for multifamily: buildings near Johns Hopkins campuses with value add potential Upper Fells Point – 2 blocks from Patterson Park, most people didn’t want to buy in this area, but there’s a new hospital being built by Johns Hopkins Seeks inventory levels and want to be first movers in that market Some multifamily areas are more on the edges of the city near the suburbs Started with the foundation to analyze over 100 deals in Baltimore, know what the price per door should be Can quickly analyze deals based on market knowledge Love Patterson Park and Patterson Place – driven by Johns Hopkins Additional target areas include Mount Vernon and Wilmington   Bull’s Eye Tips: Winning Your Market: Be on the ground and understand the pulse of the market Tracking Market Changes: Connecting what you see offline with what you see online Daily Habit: Write them down daily 29 times   Resources: Best Business Books: Principles by Ray Dailio   Digital Resources BiggerPockets Dwellyn Show   Tweet This: "Don’t go with the flow, think about your life and pay attention" "Write goals 29 times each day"   Places to Grab a Bite: Iron Rooster – Canton    Connect with Ola: Website: InvestWithOla.com Instagram: @oladantis   Leave us a review and rating. Be sure to check out more info at TargetMarketInsights.com.    

Today we speak with Ola Dantis. Ola is based out of Baltimore, MD and has an incredible story of growing up in Africa, living in the UK and ultimately moving to the US to chase the American Dream. Ola talks about mindset and why it's so crucial to your success as an investor. He speaks about his experiences with house hacking, Airbnb rentals, and flipping houses. He also gets into the importance of communicating your goals with your partner and how you can get them to see the bigger picture when it comes to real estate investing!

Download This Awesome Podcast: http://bit.ly/2Vs9rOh Ola, an entrepreneur at heart, brings his experience in owning and managing cash flowing multifamily property in his personal real estate portfolio to larger multifamily investing. This foundational experience derived from the strategic acquisition, renovation, and repositioning has been instrumental in the apartment syndication space, resulting in a competitive edge in value add and equity creation. In addition, Ola draws from his leadership and analytic skills as a Sr Business Analyst for a fortune 10 company.  GETTING STARTED: "I was born in Nigeria and went to school in the UK. I was in a stage where I was wondering what I was going to do with my life. A friend of mine asked me to meet him in Dubai for a meeting. Everybody told me not to go. Long story short, I got on the plane to Dubai. He showed me what he was doing and how quickly it was growing. After two days we took a deep dive into his business and how he doubled his business in a year. I decided to do what he was going in the US. Through my research I found BiggerPockets which lead me to Rich Dad Poor Dad. When I read this book I realized it was everything I needed to know. The rest is history." HOW DID YOU OVERCOME LIMITING BELIFES "I love this stuff Jason, I love mindset. I love the ability to dream. Everything around us was somebody's dream. The buildings, structures, houses was all in somebody's head. If we can see it in our mind we can bring our thought into fruition, but your thinking has to be withing reality. Can I be an apartment building owner in a year? Yes. Can I be on Mars in a day? No. It's about bench marking your goal to reality. But most importantly, it's about why you are doing it. Map out what you want out of life and you can get closer and closer to your dreams." WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST STRUGGLE? "As you are growing your business you will realize you can't do everything by yourself. Our growing pain is building a team that fits within our culture and fit with our philosophy. Finding the right person is hard, so what we do is ask them what we can do for them first. If we can give value to them, then the relationship will be strong. To find the right people we post our ads everywhere. Since everything is so global now we are placing ads in Universities, Facebook, and Instagram."  HOW TO CONTACT OLA: Instagram: @oladantis Website: investwithola.com Thank you for listening! We hope you got as much value from this interview as we did. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.