#205: From Music Dreams to Real Estate Deals – Tre Via

In this episode of the Leadway Wealth Builders Podcast, Chris sits down with Tre Via, a Charlotte-based real estate investor, wholesaler, and host of the REI Connect Meetup, to break down his journey from chasing a career in the music industry to building a thriving real estate business. After moving to Charlotte in 2019, Tre was working part-time jobs, trading stocks, and searching for opportunities when he was introduced to real estate wholesaling by a business partner. What started with driving for dollars, researching properties, and learning sales techniques quickly turned into a full-time pursuit—especially after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled his planned music tour. Tre shares how his first deal in 2020 took eight months to close, how he went from DoorDash and donating plasma to fund his hustle, and why comparing your progress to others on social media can derail your mindset early in the journey. The conversation also dives into the turning points that helped his company scale—including restructuring their sales process after attending a boot camp with Tiffany and Josh Hyde, tracking KPIs daily, and optimizing team performance. These changes led to $40K–$60K months, expansion into flips, and eventually building a rental portfolio. Tre also breaks down how his team navigated market changes, adjusted marketing strategies, and learned to operate leaner in today’s tighter deal environment. 🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ How Tre transitioned from the music industry into real estate investing ✔️ The power of hustle in the early days of wholesaling ✔️ Why the first deal often takes longer than expected ✔️ How implementing KPIs and sales systems transformed their business ✔️ Strategies for finding deals through driving for dollars and probates ✔️ How market shifts are changing wholesaling strategies today Tre also shares how he’s building community through the REI Connect meetup and his vision for expanding into larger development projects while continuing to educate new investors through content and networking. Whether you’re brand new to real estate or trying to scale your investing business, this episode highlights the importance of persistence, education, and adapting to changing markets. 🎧 Available everywhere you listen to podcasts 📲 Connect with Tre Instagram: @trezclosedit 📲 Connect with the Host Instagram: @chris.reichenbach TikTok: @chris.reichenbach #LeadwayWealthBuilders #RealEstatePodcast #WholesalingRealEstate #DrivingForDollars #RealEstateInvesting #EntrepreneurMindset #WealthBuilding #InvestorLife #CharlotteRealEstate #FinancialFreedom