Start Sooner, Win Bigger: Doug’s Real Estate Lessons on Partnerships, Risk, and Team-Building
Real Estate Pros Show - Powered By Investor Fuel
Release Date: 09/12/2025
Real Estate Pros Show - Powered By Investor Fuel
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info_outlineIn this episode of the Real Estate Pros Podcast, Doug Diakite shares his journey into the real estate industry, detailing his transition from a mortgage loan originator to co-founding Nationwide Community Revitalization, LLC. He discusses the importance of partnerships, the growth of his business, and the strategies they employ to help clients with damaged credit achieve home ownership through a lease-to-own model. Doug emphasizes the significance of integrity in partnerships and offers valuable advice for aspiring investors.
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💼 Show Resources
Chapters
00:00 The Journey into Real Estate
04:43 Building Partnerships and Business Foundations
09:19 Growing the Team and Operations
12:56 Evaluating Potential Clients for Lease to Own
15:56 Creating Win-Win Scenarios in Real Estate
16:59 Navigating Challenges with Clients
19:54 Advice for Aspiring Investors