Real estate has provided opportunities for many business-savvy people. Astute real estate professional and entrepreneur Andrew Sallee has shown a different approach toward real estate investment, which has made him an entrepreneur worthy of emulation.
The Rock Island, Illinois-born entrepreneur, started his career in sales, where he spent a decade. He launched his own siding and roofing business and then built his real estate portfolios to more than $75 million in worth. Andrew Sallee credits his daily strength and drive to his strong faith in God and prayers, self-improvement and physical fitness. He’s a firm believer in self-improvement and has made it a ritual to do something that improves him every day.
Since his foray into the real estate industry, Andrew Sallee has made it his day job and focused solely on building his reputation as a real estate professional and investor. He learned directly from a host of mentors and teachers who inspire him daily to go for greatness, such as Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi, Grant Cardone, Mark Evans, Tim Bratz, and others. He also spends time attending 9 to 12 conferences and seminars during the year to update his knowledge, strategies and skills.
Andrew Sallee sees real estate as an opportunity to not only make an income but also invest directly in his community and make an impact through his philanthropic efforts. He’s the founder of the charitable foundation, Andy’s Kids, while he supports other organizations like Big Brother, Big Sister in Davenport, The Davenport YMCA and Habitat for Humanity, amongst others. Thus, he draws inspiration from what he’s able to achieve through his real estate success, and that pushes him to put in work every day.
Coming from a background where he had nothing and having to work extra hard to get all that he has today are the major highlights of Andrew’s story. “I don’t have a degree from a fancy school, didn’t grow up with a ton of money, and don’t take partners on for deals. Everything I’ve earned has been built from what I’ve been able to earn beginning with my sales career, then my company, and most recently all through my investments,” he revealed.
With 20 years of consistent hard work and running his real estate business his own way by partnering with banks for financing, Andrew Sallee has established himself as a bankable entrepreneur. His portfolio has attained a sustainable level, and in the last 18 months, he has added tens of millions of dollars to his worth. “My passion, drive, resilience and ability to pivot have brought me this far. I never give up, I never settle for less, and I never want the status quo,” he said.
His focus is on growing his portfolio aggressively and hitting a billion dollars with his real estate portfolio for the next few years. He also plans to continue improving his methods of operation by focusing on what he’s good at, evaluating only good deals and growing his team to make sure those deals push through and remain profitable. As a big proponent of investing in oneself, he advises upcoming entrepreneurs never to stop investing in themselves. “You are your most important and valuable asset. So, treat yourself that way every day. And according to Napoleon Hill, there is a difference between WISHING for a thing and being READY to receive it. No one is ready for a thing until he believes he can acquire it. The state of mind must be BELIEF, not mere hope or wish. Open-mindedness is essential for belief,” Andrew said.
