Achieving Real Estate Success Without an MBA | Carl Dumesle E008

The Blueprint with Brad Rice

In this episode of 'The Blueprint with Brad Rice,' we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Carl DeMelle, an immigrant from Haiti who moved to the U.S. in 2019 for an MBA at the University of San Diego. Carl shares his initial struggles in navigating the housing market and establishing credit, which fueled his drive to create a short-term rental business managing over $40 million in assets. He founded HUGS, an undergraduate housing company, winning a business pitch competition just three months after his arrival. Carl discusses his success in raising $150,000 through crowdfunding during the COVID pandemic to launch an innovative housing platform for students. He further delves into his strategy for transforming single-family lots into multi-unit buildings through Parkside Asset Management and leveraging mentorship over traditional MBA programs. The conversation also explores Carl's journey to becoming an Airbnb superhost, his approach to short-term rental arbitrage, and the challenges posed by local regulations. Finally, Carl emphasizes the importance of resilience and learning from setbacks, as showcased in his podcast 'The Great Setbacks.' This episode is packed with valuable insights on entrepreneurship, credit building, real estate, and the power of networking.

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The Blueprint is your backstage pass to the minds of industry titans, hosted by Brad Rice: serial entrepreneur, visionary founder, and the mastermind behind multiple successful exits. As CEO of a nationwide mortgage empire Amerifund Home Loans https://www.amerifund.com, and the revolutionary real estate tech platform Homepie https://www.homepie.com, Brad is on a mission to unlock the secrets of success in business, real estate, and fitness. Each episode, Brad dives deep with thought leaders and game-changers, giving you the ultimate blueprint to fast-track your own journey to greatness. Skip the guesswork and get the insider strategies to build your dream life! Discover more at https://www.thebradrice.com and connect with Brad on social media for exclusive insights and inspiration:
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