Building a Successful Real Estate Company with Gabe DaSilva
Gabe DaSilva is Founder and President of DaSilva Group Inc. Prior to forming his firm Gabe held several positions with both public and private financial institutions in the Greater New York City Area. Gabe specializes in implementing effective profitability optimization strategies and conducting complex financial valuations and analyses.Key PointsBuilding a vertically integrated real estate businessCreating a culture of successSystems and processes to grow your businessHouse flipping – add a level/pop topsThe mindset of successThe difference in building a business and buying yourself another jobLightning QuestionsWhat was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it?Lack of capital (no deals, no dollars). Gabe found a good lending partner and built a relationship, and used leverage to grow.Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success?Gabe has what he calls a non-negotiable, and that is unplugging on Sunday.Do you have an online resource that you find valuable?PodcastsWhat book would you recommend to the listeners and why?Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiE-Myth by Michael GerberScaling Up by Verne HarnishTraction by Gino WickmanIf you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be?Stop playing and get serious about life. Take massive action, find a circle that elevates you, and level up together.ResourcesDaSilva GroupThe Build video series on YoutubeGabe’s Instagram profileFlip Tip E-bookVisit Audible for a free trial, and a free audiobook download.