Ronald Willis

I’m Ronald Willis—real estate investor, contractor, and developer based in Newburgh, Indiana. I grew up around job sites, earned my license at 23, and was running my own brokerage by 25. Managing other agents wasn’t much fun, wasn’t especially profitable, and brought more stress than it was worth—so at 29, I stepped away. By 40, with the market down and opportunity everywhere, I came back—with a new plan focused on acquisition, construction, and restoration. I’ve been at it ever since.

In 2003, I self-published In the Midst of the City, a book shaped by the post-9/11 world. It blended ancient wisdom—especially through a Christian lens—with modern questions. Now, I’m working on Rough Gospel, a collection of short stories about where the divine shows up—often in places most devout folks wouldn’t expect.

Lately, I’ve been putting a lot of time into developing Equity Alcove, LLC—a company built around thoughtful, collaborative real estate ventures. Alongside it, W Diversified, LLC continues to focus on practical real estate and long-term partnerships. The work matters. So do the stories and lessons picked up along the way.

Most days, I’m splitting time between projects and Pepper—a curious, demanding, and adorable puppy who’s always ready for a truck ride.

Ramblings
Every Monday morning, I send out a new post to subscribers—real-world reflections, job site insights, and the occasional story that sticks.

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