In this conversation, David Little shares his entrepreneurial journey from a W2 employee in the engineering sector to a full-time entrepreneur in the real estate space, specifically focusing on hard money lending. He discusses the challenges and insights gained throughout his journey, including the importance of trust with investors, the strategic decision to focus on the Texas market, and the balance between work and family life. David emphasizes the need for business owners to delegate tasks and value their time as they grow their businesses.

David graduated from Texas A&M University in 2010 with a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering and in 2012 with a M.E. in Petroleum Engineering. David started investing in hard money loans in 2010 and purchased his first rental property in 2013. David co-founded Crown Capital Resources, LLC (formerly AL Group Investments, LLC) in 2016. He leverages his expertise in oil & gas property evaluation and forecasting to help evaluate and make recommendations on potential investment opportunities.

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