25-Year-Old Real Estate Developer Building 20 DUPLEXES!

Donovan is a 25-Year-Old Real Estate Developer with no previous real estate background who is now building 20 duplexes on the south side of Houston, Tx. He started out house hacking his first duplex, and now he is a home builder. Listen as he drops major gems on the process as he begins to build wealth.
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[@gb_the_accuser]

This guy's success comes from believing in himself, taking the risk and executing a plan. Pull the trigger!

[@raymondpryor8549]

You got to pull the trigger! FACTS!

[@donovana.6177]

Appreciate it!

[@keithwisdom1663]

@@donovana.6177 good work smart and had faith to do work

[@adoptmefand8054]

@donovona.6177. Any updates on this venture? Great information! 👍🏽

[@collinbarrymore]

I thought this was going to be just an interview lol. The amount of valuable Information dropped in this vid is CRAZY.

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Thanks, Please subscribe. I’m dropping a follow-up interview with Donovan this week.

[@rayellenkishbach8998]

I love your commitment to affordability and the way you are using an owner/landlord model to help your buyer generate equity and live affordably. That's good community building!

[@derrickpatrick1206]

Good Information. As a Licensed GC and Land Developer Donovan is off to a good start and knows the science behind being a real estate developer. This will help him be sustainable in this business.

[@lancephillips8903]

Hi Derrick I am looking for Single Family Land Developers in GA and in Texas I have Land That needs to be Developed

[@ruel.e.i.]

ALL BLACK MEN NEED TO BE PARTNERING AND DOING THIS!!!!!!!...THIS IS RESPECT!!!!

[@confidentialcitizen1463]

Too many cooks in the kitchen.

[@OuttaSpace007]

Most of the men I know are doing this and More Men are Moving on from the female perspective.❤

[@zion1]

Thats a deep good come back​@OuttaSpace007

[@RehabValuator]

Huge congrats and respect to this young man. Absolutely awesome.

[@donovana.6177]

I learned from your duplex video when I was starting out!!

[@RehabValuator]

@@donovana.6177 no way! That's fantastic! Makes me incredibly happy to see people executing on the knowledge we share. Congratulations on your success!

[@brysonsteele3289]

Congrats 👏🏾 I just purchased my first commercial building. Just do it! It's worth it! 🏢🏠🏃🏾💰

[@wealthandwellnesswithGrace]

I agree, changing one’s mindset makes a big difference! Congratulations and keep going!! I am about to start building a 10 unit duplex and super excited because this has been a dream for the past 5 years!!!

[@kryptonj8]

A 10 unit duplex? Gotta be a mistype right

[@wealthandwellnesswithGrace]

@@kryptonj8 meant 10 duplexes

[@KJInvesting]

Congratulations on your achievement

[@confidentialcitizen1463]

Before starting new construction, you should ascertain an APPRAISAL PER PLANS AND BLUEPRINTS to avoid appraisal issues.

[@mamalon2014]

I got 4 teen agers kids, I'm going to make em watch this video, inspiring what this young man is doing, keep the good work.

[@raymondpryor8549]

Spread the word because knowledge is power. Most people don’t know that anyone with the drive can do what he is doing.

[@gb_the_accuser]

Why don't you do it and allow your kids to watch YOUR progress?

[@mamalon2014]

@@gb_the_accuser we are working on it, we're trough the process of getting a heloc to buy our second property.

[@ruel.e.i.]

OUR FIRST FAMILY BLACK MALE MEETING IS IN TWO WEEKS!!! I JUST BOOKED IT BASED OFF OF THISSS VIDEO I JUSTED WATCHEDD!!!!NO EXCUSESSS!!!!..BECAUSE THESE MEN ARE GONNA BUILD WHETHER THEY LIKE IT OR NOT!!!!!!!!!!!...NO FAILURES!!!..NOT IN MY FAMILY!!!!!!!.......IF THIS 25 YEAR OLD YOUNG MAN WITH NO EXPERIENCE AND NO MONEY IS OUT HERE DOING IT THEN THERE ARE NO EXCUSESSSS!!!!..NOT ONE!!!!

[@donovana.6177]

Thank you, sir

[@christiandelapena8623]

I love listening to him, so intelligent and knowledgeable.

[@theeawebb4]

Drove by this last week. Great to see the story behind it.

[@XBoysAtWorkX]

I love that you are focused on affordable homes and keeping people working. We are doing the same. We buy/build housing that someone who is working a normal job can afford to rent or buy.

[@getinthespace7715]

I like the way you are managing risk etc. I'm at a point in my life where I want to be the first to generate generational wealth for my family but I can't risk being leveraged to the nuts. I'm planning to build a single family home or possibly twin-homes 1 at a time every few years as I can cash flow them. My income is up and I've been saving for a while. I could generate $2200 a month as long term rentals, or $50k a season as short term rentals. Once I get to a stable $12k a month after tax income I'll quit my 8-5. Just keep going. Build a new one every few years.

[@thisneeds2besaid]

First thing, why would you sell that? Take a heloc, rent it out, get rent money and let the rents pay back mortgage and spent heloc. You did all that to take home 30K? Who raised yall?

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Donavan did end up renting this duplex out.

[@ruel.e.i.]

I'M USING THIS AS MY FIRST BLACK MALE FAMILY MEETING!!!!!!!...THIS IS CRAZY!!!!....A HIGH LEVEL MINDSET IS THISSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!.......UNBELIEVABLE YOUNG MAN!!!!!!UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!HE OUT HERE WITH ZEROOOOOO EXCUSESSSSSS!!!!!!!!DOINNN THE DAMMMNNNNN THANGGG!!!!THIS IS AN "ALPHA MALE"..THIS IS A "HIGH LEVEL MINDSET HUMAN BEING"...THISSSS!!!!!

[@conniefarris6273]

Love this Congrats to you & much much much future success. I’m now ready also! Now is the time!!

[@nursemaggie2321]

Very poor videography. Instead of shooting what he's showing they're Instead focused on his face. No one watches a real estate video to focus on the face of another human.

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Thanks for your feedback. Please subscribe and watch our follow-up video, which will be planned and have the shoots you mentioned. It's coming soon!

[@XxFuzzballxX]

I got a question... When the appraisal doesnt meet purchase price(selling for 300k but valued at 280k) and you say you need to make up the difference, how do you make up the difference? Like, do you add more things to the property to increase its appraisal, or do you literally come out of pocket $20k? That part confused me(im a new investor), would appreciate it if someone could explain. Thank you!

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

In this scenario, the buyer would have to come up with the $20K out of pocket if the house doesn’t appraise for $300K.

[@XxFuzzballxX]

@@buildingwealthwhileblack Thank you!

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

@@1bluegreen2 watch the follow up interviews for more information about Donovan.

[@HolyFacts]

Spot on, Respect and Subscribed. Do it while we are young, forget parties and bull sheet, Stay humble, act like the bread is to expensive, till they figure out you own the bakery. Amen.

[@u.lisawilliams6877]

When I listen to this young "Mighty Man of Valor" he reminds me of some very wise words, ..."let no one despise your youth..." I often tell others-it's really not the time-but what you do with that time that determines your level of experience-because I have met many people with titles and had/have them titles for many years and has not truly positively impacted few to no lives-I will continue to follow this young man because he has truly help inspired me to keep pushing and involving my young mighty man of valor on our Mom and Son journey as Legacy Wealth REI and motivators :)- Awesome, Enriching, and very impactful-young man-many nuggets you drop in here!!! :)

[@sheiszarr]

Awesome video 😊 Definitely can tell he wants to help people and not withhold valuable information 👏🏽

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Thanks for watching and leaving such a positive comment! I'm always here to share what I know.

[@chandlerchandler2543]

Great work. No hemmimhg and hawing . Just keep in it simple and getting it done.

[@BHancock9598]

This is inspiring! Please keep us posted on your journey!

[@christianbrent4642]

Love the story! This definitely just motivated me

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Thanks for watching

[@caposcorpio]

💪🏾

[@michaelmcwhirter]

DANG this video was good! 💪 (Edit) That house was absolutely based too. 🔥

[@rozbarnes7484]

That’s dope I’m from St. Paul MN

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

I’m dropping a follow up video with him soon!

[@bjorkmarkowitz1144]

OMG , I cant emphasis enough how impressed this guy got me. I love his videos. Im 20 doing my diploma for real estate management. I'd like to be a developer someday in the near future. Thanks for sharing this great videos.

[@KDTheInvestorAgent]

Donovan, what would happen if you found a way to keep all these duplex’s or atleast a couple that your building

[@donovana.6177]

That’s actually the plan! Want to keep about half

[@fc27r6]

This dude am inspiration. U can read all you want, but action is where it's at. Just like he said, can't explain how to do it....just jump in and do it!

[@SuccessMindset2180]

1. I wonder if this business model is expandable 2. Building real estate is one of the sustainable models to use debt

[@Zaeeeeeee]

You’re from MN?! Same that’s so inspiring. Continue doing your thing!

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Yes! Thank you!

[@malvinmudenda2792]

Wonderful content indeed

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Your support means the world to me, thank you!

[@ruel.e.i.]

A WHOLE LEADER AT 25 YEARS OLD!!!!!!!NO EXCUSESSSS!!!!!!!!

[@MishkaRandomVlog]

Where this duplex houses available??? Address plzzz??

[@MikeyBee-]

I need that layout of his duplex! This is 🔥

[@hugomiranda8185]

Who did your plans? You are amazing!!

[@MICHELLEPUNI-fw5xm]

Please show more of these videos. Absolutely inspiring and I love how his BELIEF is there!

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Thanks for watching

[@rillawhat8142]

Appreciate your transparency. Keep grinding!!

[@Toxic_Futures]

This dude is building entire neighborhoods now in Minnesota

[@harisharma3438]

Where do get loan from bank want general contractor to manage complete project

[@zevlove612]

Would sell off plan once model unit complete subject to escalation

Where did he find the builder/contractor?

[@None11223]

Great video, Lots of incredible information here!

[@cademonk4258]

This is awesome, this channel is definitely on the come up

[@kryptonj8]

Gum chewing is irking me but the content of this video more than makes up for it

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Thanks for sticking around despite the gum chewing!

[@kavonnabutler9134]

what lender are you using?

[@hernansalinas713]

Nicely done bro! I’m 33 living in Seabrook, staring the same journey. I have one rental and done one flip

[@ruel.e.i.]

KEEP GOING!!!!!!!

[@lashaddavid55]

I’m 33 I haven’t started yet I’m working on my credit now it’s in the 740 just trying to see which route to take and I been with Navy Federal for 3 years

[@KJInvesting]

@@lashaddavid55 Hi, I help people buy their first 4-plex or 8-plex brand new builds for pre-sale with low capital entry

[@cortressafitts7361]

I've watched SEVERAL videos. Yours, Donovan was VERY helpful. Keep posting please. Break down each step from purchasing the lots to construction loans, etc. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!

[@alexw853]

As form of restitution for all of the over 1,200 Freedmen's townships that were burned down and bombed, native Blacks or Freedmen should not have to look for loans or apply for any, when the federal money already belongs to us by federal birthright and it is what we are OWED. Freedmen's reparations and no more of our federal funding going to black people or mixed race who are not descendants of United states abolition and are not focused on prioritization of LINEAGE, Freedmen's historic preservation, or building new Freedmen's districts like how there are stupid and now pointless Chinatowns all over the place... Freedmen have unique federal claims here and not all "black success" is the same. Foreign background having blacks or mixed race with families from abroad do not have the same federal claims and entitlements and their families don't have the same issues to deal with. If this man is not one of the Freedmen then he is not one of my people and if he is one of the Freedmen then he possibly had financing help. What irks me is how our people are not trying to raise the money ourselves. Screw a loan, that could take decades to pay off!!! We have enough debt!! We need to raise our own money!

[@DeeSanders]

Where do you find your plans for the the duplexes?

[@JayLupe]

Good question

[@raymondpryor8549]

He got the plans from the builder of the first duplex he purchased that he is living in.

[@montrealbailey5322]

Fiverr has cheap blueprints. It's more to it than just going on there and buying blueprints but it'll get you going in the right direction

[@GUAPSON]

awesome!!! great video

[@thenenej]

You live in the other side 1 or 2 years? Then move on to the next property?

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Donovan was inspired to develop duplexes because the first home he purchased was a duplex where he rented out the other side. He didn't move into any other duplexes he built.

[@KH-zi7gp]

My son is 22 I would love for him to learn this, I wanna learn Real Estate Development

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Thanks for watching

[@mojazzn9091]

Good deal young man

[@timkimball007]

Impressive!

[@ysl4life383]

Do you have to be a general contractor to do what’s he doing and if so what class contractor

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

No, sir, at least not in Houston, Texas

[@williammyers9209]

May be one of the most useful videos on this topic I have watched

[@Jollofpappi]

👏🏾 way to go

[@SolarTTauri]

Immensely impressed by him!

[@sshumkaer]

I live in North Dakota. This guy is interesting

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Thanks for watching

[@allthingsvickiereal7446]

Do you know any builders in the Atlanta Metro area? I am looking for a good contractor to build a 4, 3, or 2 plex on my land. Anyone?

[@josezapata9675]

Hey great video!! Do you have any more Duplexes for sale coming up? Please add me to your cash buyer list.

[@djwashx]

I appreciate the interview however why focus on his face instead of the build I never understand this B ROLL

[@ReeInvesting]

love it

[@greeksun369]

Is a builders license needed for multifamily new construction?

[@montrealbailey5322]

In Texas no a builders license is not needed. If you have land you can build on it with blueprints and a permit

[@thedon8062]

i'm in the process... would be super helpful if i could check out the floor layout/blueprints of this one.. any help is appreciated , I need it ASAP lol

[@ruel.e.i.]

JUST DO IT!!!!!!!!!

[@wolfpack2233]

A lot of great information here, great job!

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Glad it helped!

[@koriifaloju2051]

Hi there I would like to get in touch sometime, I like that you are speaking about the issue of affordability in housing, that it can be a win-win-win If interested in connecting, send me a response Cheers

[@luisvenegas6091]

Hello Donovan I have a deal under contract in San Leandro CA its next to San Francisco CA that I've done a developers assessment on it can I speak to you in regards To the deal looking for buyer

[@rptooreal1833]

Very informative. Great video!

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rydersmotovlogsreviews4027]

Really would like to sit down and pick this guys brain man I’m around the same age and would like a lil mentorship

[@ruel.e.i.]

WHY CAN'T I DO THAT!!!!!!!!!!!MINDSET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!JUST DO IT!!!!!!!!!THIS IS CRAZZYYY!!!!!!!!!!NO EXCUSESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fortnashradio]

Share the square footage of the duplexes please

[@luxehousehomeshorttermrent1462]

I wish every 20 something would be like him. Male AND female! 👏🏽

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Thanks for watching

[@MiguelHernandez-lq4sb]

Hey Donovan I been watching yours videos I would like to know what bank do you use to get the loans I’m trying to get in same business with my two boys I would appreciate if you know which bank will be best thanks 😊 😊

[@montrealbailey5322]

If you have land owned free and clear in Texas I know a company that will finance your build

[@BryxnTv]

Very tight profit after you pay realtor cost

[@jester6909]

I’m building wealth while brown

[@Musalman.279]

What it requires to become a builder, I mean what are some mandatory licenses or whatever

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

In Texas there isn’t no mandatory license to become a builder

[@Musalman.279]

@@buildingwealthwhileblack so it means anyone can build a house by themselves without any approved developers, they'll just hire labour right!

[@Musalman.279]

@@buildingwealthwhileblack do we need to attend any college

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

@@Musalman.279no developer would recommend building your first home without help from someone who has experience. But it is possible to do it on without degree or license. The best approach is partner with someone who has experience or get a mentor to help you on your first few builds

[@rmw090]

That’s a really nice duplex!

[@tbprofile1295]

Trae Young doin' a great job. Playing for the Rockets, and doing real estate as a side hustle!

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

That's funny!

[@ennismontgomery5908]

Great job. I'm an East sider JHS 87

[@keithwisdom1663]

he's smart- educated and engineer that why he is a success and he used faith and did work.

[@robinancheta3538]

Is it better to built or renovate existing house? What you think guys

[@QuashaJackson-go2ml]

Great Information this is my new career field I’m choosing I have a vision plan .

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Thanks for watching

[@raeblacc19]

What was the zoning for the land that he purchased? I'm atempting to do the same thing and looking for land, but my issue is I can only find land for single family housing in/near a subdivision. I cannot find lots that can be used for duplexes. Should I look into commercial lots? I'm in the metro Atlanta area.

[@ybe87]

Nah just keep looking or go outside ATL or to NC or FL nearby

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Houston Texas has very laxed zoning laws. Unfortunately I do not know the laws in your city.

[@AberrantArt]

Where did the funding come from?

[@michaelmcwhirter]

He saved up his capital from petroleum engineering and partnered with someone who had the money while he did the designs, etc.

[@AberrantArt]

@@michaelmcwhirter thanks! So he had a good amount of money to partner with ahead of time. Do you know if he had developing experience prior?

[@michaelmcwhirter]

@@AberrantArt I think he may of had a nest egg saved up anywhere in the ballpark of $10k-$50k, varying wildly depending on how he saved while working at his fuels job. So that would probably be some of his down payment to buy his first duplex. He said he had no experience prior and had to learn everything as he went along. He bootstrapped the entire process as he went along. Definitely not for the faint of heart because one wrong move and you have a mess of problems! Haha but it is possible still! (That's currently what I am doing now) But that's the info I got. I hope that helps! 💪

[@AberrantArt]

@michaelmcwhirter definitely helps! I've got about 30k of my life savings that I want to try and get a return on. It would be awesome to do a new build, but I think it would require a few years of classes to learn how to properly build a house. Then an extreme amount of luck finding the right funding partner.

[@willwomack6461]

Thank you# Respect ❤❤

[@venomshowcars]

how did you get started on your first duplex build

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Donovan used the builder from the duplex that he purchased as his primary residence.

[@MiskimVeniceJohnson]

Could you help me build senior Micro dwelling housing on my 2 acres in Montgomery County?? I just started my nonprofit. I need developers, asap! Please contact me.

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

It's best to partner with a developer on your first deal. I don't know if Donovan is interested, but his social media handles are in the description.

[@shanedurkee7308]

Great overview… spot on. It’s about doing and making it happen. Educate and execute!

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Thanks for watching

[@denniswalker6124]

Awesome job young man. Christine

[@robmalcolm882]

Just found your channel and love it! Can't wait to be featured on it

[@workfromhome598]

Great video!

[@gupiaoyingyuwuyeguanli]

he is awesome

[@isaacasiamah6673]

How did u financed your projects because I want to be a developer like you.

[@montrealbailey5322]

If your land is paid off free and clear I know a company that will finance your build

[@torrieb3860]

This is awesome…how can I connect with him?

[@Trapperjohn1000]

I’m a GC in North Carolina. Taking the chance and believing in yourself is key

[@WandoTheMachine]

Which part of NC? Im a realtor here in Charlotte

[@Trapperjohn1000]

@@WandoTheMachine I’m building in Lenoir County, Johnston and Lee County

[@buildingwealthwhileblack]

Thanks for watching

[@darnelllewis5984]

Thank you