Mission Financial Freedom: David Pere’s Military-to-Millionaire Journey | Jake & Gino Podcast

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Jake & Gino Podcast! Today, we’re joined by David Pere, a financially free Marine Corps veteran who has helped countless service members and veterans build wealth through real estate investing, entrepreneurship, and personal finance. 

In this episode, David shares his journey from enlisting in the Marines to achieving financial independence, buying multi-unit properties, and building a thriving mastermind community exclusively for military personnel.  Along the way, we uncover practical tips, hilarious stories, and some hard-earned wisdom about making smart financial choices, navigating the real estate market, and designing a life you truly enjoy.

 Don’t miss this action-packed episode, and if you’re ready to take the next step toward financial freedom, hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications! 

 Key Topics Discussed:

1. David’s Military Beginnings – From homeschooled in Arkansas to joining the Marines.
2. The Financial Freedom Journey – Reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and taking the leap into real estate.
3. The Power of House Hacking – David’s strategy for eliminating living expenses.
4. Mastermind for Military Members – Building a community of accountability and support.
5. Boutique Hotel Ventures – David’s passion for unique properties and passive income.
6. Overcoming Limiting Beliefs – Mindset shifts every service member needs.
7. Balancing Family, Work, and Finances – Lessons learned the hard way.
8. Building a Legacy – Teaching financial literacy to the next generation.
    

 Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction  

02:31 - David’s Journey from Homeschooled Teen to Marine  

09:37 - Discovering *Rich Dad Poor Dad* and the First Real Estate Deal  

20:30 - David’s Real Estate Strategy: House Hacking and Beyond  

30:04 - The Power of Masterminds for Veterans and Service Members  

42:47 - Gino Wraps it Up  

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