#17: David Greene

David Greene is a real estate investor and the current host of the BiggerPockets real estate podcast. He has authored several best-selling books, including Long-Distance Real Estate Investing; Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat; and the Top Producer Trilogy: Sold, Skill, and Scale.

Today’s episode is 2 parts: Part 1, recorded in front of a live audience, focuses on real estate investing in today’s market and David's forecast for 2023 and beyond. Part 2 focuses on David's approach to self-development and what he's doing to build a better a life for himself.

David and Brandon also talk about:

-David's warning that owning real estate may only be reserved for wealthy people in the near future.

-Cash flow as a "defensive" mechanism

-10 ways to make money in real estate

-The effectiveness of BRRRR in today’s market

-The importance of giving, rather than taking when climbing towards success

-How David transformed from timid teenager to law enforcement officer to celebrated real estate professional

-“House Hacking” for financial freedom

-Delayed gratification, and how older investors see things differently

-The value of creating multiple units on one property

-Brandon's Crystal Clear Criteria when searching for a property

-How to be direct about what you want when achieving your goals

-Why skills and extreme ownership are necessary for success

-The story of Rosie’s 4-plex

David Greene’s Charitable Cause:

The Tim Tebow Foundation, whose stated mission is to "fight for the Most Vulnerable People in the world—the MVP" through their work in four main focuses: Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation, Orphan Care + Prevention, Profound Medical Needs, and Special Needs Ministry.

Connect with David on socials:

https://www.instagram.com/davidgreene24

https://www.davidgreene24.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgreene24/