In this episode, I sit with Jerry, born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. He discusses his work in the nonprofit space and the experiences that led him into the affordable housing aspect of Real Estate.

Top Takeaways:

"A lot of people don't look at photography and videography as technology, but that's really some of our oldest technologies."

- [Jerry Valentine]

"The arts are the true way of self-expression."

- [Jerry Valentine]

"There are a lot of growing markets out there where you can be very successful just by opening the door to a home."

- [Jerry Valentine]

Episode Highlights:

[00:24] Intro

[01:12] Introducing today's guest, Jerry Valentine.

[02:46] What do you love about Ohio?

[04:16] What one thing would you change about Ohio?

[06:44] Starting university, was a career in the nonprofit world in your mind?

[08:43] About the "Get out Network" nonprofit organization.

[13:55] Getting into Affordable housing and challenges observed.

[19:08] What were the things you were going to solve?

[23:24] How do programs like the IOI program help Renter Mentor gain traction?

[27:11] What's next for "Renter Mentor"?

[30:46] What one piece of advice would you give a new agent?

[33:46] How to contact Jerry

[35:22] Outro

Episode Notes:

Jerry founded "Renter Mentor," which helps connect tenants and landlords with affordable housing more straightforwardly. Based in Ohio throughout his life, Jerry shares that he loves Ohio for the big city energy that comes, especially since it comes without the high population. He shares that he would not change much about Ohio given a chance and encourages listeners to look out for his younger brother, defensive back for Kentucky University, number 14.

During his first year at Ohio University, Jerry wanted to study communications and become a journalist but was discouraged when his mother shared her doubts about how lucrative that field was. Following his love for physical fitness, he decided to study Physical Therapy for the first three years. He realized he did not want a career in that and went back into communication.

About the Get Out Network: Jerry is an innovator and a social entrepreneur who created the Get Out Network Nonprofit organization right after college. The mission of the Get Out Network is to work with underserved and underrepresented K-12 youth and provide STEM art workshops. Summarily, the network serves as an educational supplement. While trying to figure out his interest in college, he started doing videography and photography for organizations on campus, initially for free to build a portfolio but began making money much earlier than expected. When he moved to Colombus, he realized that many people don't have a concise curriculum to expose them to the different opportunities he had. This motivated him to start the group, which has been around for close to 8 years.

Jerry shares how he got into affordable housing...

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