Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dennis Earl (Chairman & CEO) and Mike Pyles (Vice President) of The Haltere Group.

They are a Black-owned real estate syndication and investment firm. Hosted by Rashad McDonald, the conversation centers around financial empowerment, real estate investment, and community uplift, especially within the Black community.

🏢 About The Haltere Group

• Mission: To democratize access to high-value real estate investments, traditionally reserved for wealthy or institutional investors.
• Focus: Multifamily residential properties (not commercial like malls or strip centers).
• Structure: A syndication model where individuals pool funds to invest in large-scale real estate.
• Minimum Investment: $10,000, making it more accessible than typical $50K–$100K thresholds.

💡 Key Themes & Insights

• Education First: The group emphasizes financial literacy and wealth-building education, especially for Black and Brown communities.
• Community Wealth: They aim to shift the narrative from consumerism (clothes, cars) to asset ownership and generational wealth.
• Track Record:
• 135 investors (133 Black)
• Over $15 million raised
• $40+ million in assets under management
• Returns:
• 8% annual cash return
• Equity appreciation from property value increases
• Tax benefits via K-1 forms

🎧 Podcast: “How with Haltere”

• Meaning: “HOW” = Helping Others Win
• Purpose: To educate listeners on entrepreneurship, investing, and financial literacy.
• Availability: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, etc.

🔁 Personal Journeys

• Dennis Earl: Left a successful 25-year real estate career to build wealth for his own community.
• Mike Pyles: Transitioned from residential real estate and a Black-owned alcohol delivery startup to join Haltere, driven by a passion for community upliftment.

📣 Call to Action

The episode ends with a challenge to Black fraternities and organizations (Divine Nine) to invest in Black-owned ventures like Haltere Group to grow collective wealth. #STRAW

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