The $100,000 Bet: How Danté Belmonte Secured His First Big Deal
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In this episode of the GoBigLive Real Estate Investors Podcast, host Matt Drouin talks with Danté Belmonte, managing partner of Victory Capital Group and real estate agent, about his impressive journey in real estate. Starting from a teenage hoverboard salesman to successfully syndicating large multifamily deals, Dante shares his experiences, insights, and strategies on raising capital, finding deals, and scaling up in the real estate market. Learn about his first big deal, the importance of relationships, face-to-face broker meetings, and advice for aspiring real estate investors looking to make it big.
00:24 Meet the Host: Introduction to GoBigLive Podcast
00:39 Guest Spotlight: Dante Belmonte's Background
01:30 Early Career: From Car Sales to Real Estate
06:45 First Steps in Real Estate: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis
08:44 Scaling Up: Transition to Bigger Deals
13:31 The Big Deal: 24-Unit Acquisition in North Carolina
22:43 The Journey of Capital Raising
23:20 Building Trust and Relationships
23:58 First Deal Challenges
24:58 Methodology for Raising Capital
25:32 Effective Communication Strategies
26:15 Growing the Investor List
28:22 Leveraging Social Media and Networking
29:35 Cold Calling and Direct Mail
30:42 Advice for Aspiring Capital Raisers
33:47 Navigating the Deal Flow
37:56 Financing and Partnerships
41:47 Final Words of Wisdom
Connect with Danté:
LinkedIn- Danté Belmonte
Instagram- @dantebelmonte
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