Which home renovations will boost your property’s value and put you in a better position to sell? Or, if you’re not selling, how do you rake in even more equity during a hot housing market? If you have some time, a bit of money, and the knowledge from this episode, you can instantly increase your home value through some standard home renovations. But we’re not just talking about replacing the roof (although we DO talk about that); we’re getting into the nitty gritty of exterior home renovations ...
Feb 19, 2024•45 min•Ep. 896
The climate crisis is already here, and the cost of real estate is being directly affected. Insurance premiums are skyrocketing, costs to build are rising, and your reserves need to be bigger than ever. Tornados, hurricanes, fires, and floods threaten your properties, so how do you protect yourself from what’s coming? Where are the least-affected areas, and how do you ensure your rental property portfolio doesn’t go up in flames or get drowned out by the rising tide? Moody’s Analytics’s Natalie ...
Feb 16, 2024•41 min•Ep. 895
Here’s exactly how to buy your first rental property in ninety days or less. And guess what? You don’t need ANY real estate investing experience to do it. After watching this episode, you’ll be able to find rental properties, analyze them to ensure they’re profitable, and fund them so YOU can start building financial freedom. And whether you want two investment properties or twenty, these are the EXACT steps you’ll need to accomplish your goal. If you’re dreaming of passive income, financial ind...
Feb 15, 2024•49 min•Ep. 894
Though only in her thirties, Natalie Cloutier has built a nine-million dollar real estate portfolio with just eight properties. Her secret to success? The “build-to-rent” strategy that so many real estate investors won’t even consider. Most investors feel that the building process is too complicated, expensive, and requires too much effort to be worth the time. But what if this “build-to-rent” strategy allowed you to create your own profitable deals, make massive amounts of equity, and build wea...
Feb 14, 2024•41 min•Ep. 893
It’s not too late to retire with real estate, EVEN if you’re just getting started in your late fifties or have NO experience investing. On this Seeing Greene, David gives his take on what someone with no rentals (or real estate at all) can do with their retirement accounts to successfully retire on real estate. But maybe you have a bit more experience or aren’t such a late starter. Don’t worry, we’ve got plenty for you too. We’re back as David takes investing questions directly from listeners ju...
Feb 13, 2024•37 min•Ep. 892
We’re about to share the secrets NO seller wants you to know about. These secrets could save you tens of thousands of dollars on your next home purchase, and most buyers have no clue about them. In fact, these secrets are so rarely used that most agents don’t know how to take advantage of them until it’s too late. Today, we’ll unlock the best-kept negotiation secret in real estate investing: negotiating AFTER your offer has been accepted. New investors and first-time homebuyers think the time to...
Feb 12, 2024•43 min•Ep. 891
The biggest real estate tax deduction is coming back. That’s right—100% bonus depreciation is almost cleared for a triumphant return as the House pushed a new tax bill to the Senate, one that includes some massive tax deduction potential for real estate investors and everyday Americans alike. So, why is this SUCH a big deal? We’ve got Brandon Hall, CPA, on to break down why bonus depreciation could save you tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of dollars. Everyone knows that real estate boasts so...
Feb 09, 2024•40 min•Ep. 890
Want to learn how to create generational wealth? You know, the type of wealth that your children’s children’s children’s children can rely on. The type of wealth that allows your family to live a life of financial freedom, pursue their passions, and make a real impact on the world without having to sit behind a cubicle or screen all day long? That’s the wealth Whitney Elkins-Hutten is teaching you how to build in today’s episode. After achieving financial independence for herself and her family ...
Feb 08, 2024•40 min•Ep. 889
Do NOT buy rental properties. There’s a MUCH better way to build wealth. And we mean that literally, “building” wealth is the best path. At just twenty-seven years old, today's guest has built twenty-five homes, often making around a one-hundred percent return on his money, all without the hassle of the creaky floors, poor piping, and outdated electricals of old, “cash-flowing” rental properties. So, how is he doing it? Donovan Adesoro bought his first duplex in 2020. He took advantage of a zero...
Feb 07, 2024•41 min•Ep. 888
Got just enough savings to buy a rental property? Before you pull the trigger, you’ll want to hear today’s episode because you could be making a big mistake. Speaking of buying, are future rate cuts going to push mortgage rates down so low that buyers and bidding wars flood the market? Is this your last chance to get in before home prices shoot back up? Don’t worry; we’re getting to all these questions in this week’s Seeing Greene. David is back and better/balder than ever as he answers your rea...
Feb 06, 2024•36 min•Ep. 887
Before you buy your first rental property, you’ll need to choose a real estate market. If you’re like many Americans, your own backyard may not offer what you want out of an investing area. So, where do you go to find cash flow or appreciation? Today, we’re walking you through choosing a real estate investing market, the metrics to look for, signs of growth and decline, and which markets offer investors the biggest benefits. How hard is it to do market research? If you have access to the interne...
Feb 05, 2024•45 min•Ep. 886
The US economy has survived the past few years surprisingly well. But there's one huge threat on the horizon no one is watching. With layoffs and bankruptcies already starting to tick up, a new wave of misfortune could hit consumers EVEN as inflation cools, interest rates begin to drop, and asset prices hit an all-time high. What's coming for us that only the most economically inclined know about? We're about to break it down on this BiggerNews. J Scott, investing legend and author of too many r...
Feb 02, 2024•44 min•Ep. 885
You’ve heard top investors talk about “hard money loans” before, but what are they? You never walk into a bank and see a “hard money” sign, and if you aren’t outwardly searching for it, you’d probably never know hard money was a thing. That’s because hard money isn’t coming from a bank or big institution, and because of that, it has some HUGE benefits over getting a standard loan. Better loan-to-value ratios, higher lending amounts, faster funding, and the ability to get a loan on a ROUGH proper...
Feb 01, 2024•49 min•Ep. 884
The affordable housing crisis is an ongoing challenge here in the United States, but this developer has cracked the code in her own backyard—providing more opportunities for low and median-income households without gentrifying their communities. The cherry on top? She’s making a huge profit while doing it. In 2005, during Hurricane Katrina, Terrica Lynn Smith couldn’t scrounge up a few hundred dollars to evacuate her and her two children from New Orleans. After this traumatic event, Terrica was ...
Jan 31, 2024•53 min•Ep. 883
A few years ago, everyone was wondering how to start investing in real estate, but now the question has switched to “Is it too late?” If you’re stuck on the sidelines but want to get into the real estate investing game, this Seeing Greene is for you. The man of the people is back for another Seeing Greene-style show! This time, David is answering questions from new investors, experienced investors, and everyone in between. First, we’ll hear from an investor who’s wondering about the value of a l...
Jan 30, 2024•33 min•Ep. 882
Got home equity? Great, because today we’re showing you how to use home equity to invest in real estate, even if you’re low on cash. But maybe you’re still saving up to buy your first property. Well, we’ve got you covered; we’re also sharing the TOP ways to use your retirement accounts—your Roth IRA or 401(k)—to invest faster than ever before and even lock down your first property in 2024! Joining the show is Kyle Mast, fellow real estate investor and CFP, to talk about all the ways you can inve...
Jan 29, 2024•44 min•Ep. 881
If you want to start investing in real estate, you’ll need to know how to get a mortgage. But with so many home loans available, which is the right one to pick? Do you go FHA or conventional? Do you work with your local bank or call a broker? How much can you even afford? These questions alone might put you into analysis paralysis, so today, we’re breaking down what it takes to get a home loan, how much YOU can qualify for, and the best real estate investment for beginners. To demystify the home...
Jan 26, 2024•41 min•Ep. 880
You asked, and we answered. Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to buy a house in 2024. Whether you’re looking for a first primary residence, rental property, house hack, or short-term rental, these are the EXACT steps you’ll have to follow to buy a house. But before you can even think about buying, you’ll need to ensure you CAN buy in today’s housing market. Ready to start? Let’s hop in! Here to show you how to buy a house are David Greene and Rob Abasolo, two expert real estate investors who ...
Jan 25, 2024•44 min•Ep. 879
Antoine Martel has a secret to finding the best real estate markets around, and here’s the thing—ANYONE can repeat his process. After flipping over SIX HUNDRED houses and building a BIG real estate portfolio, he knows a thing or two about where to buy, which markets make the most sense, and what type of house is worth the risk. That’s why, instead of doing multimillion-dollar luxury flips, Antoine decided to do “micro-flips” in affordable markets, with a staggering rate of success. What is "micr...
Jan 24, 2024•40 min•Ep. 878
Got a HELOC? Don’t pay it off…yet! Thinking of house hacking but are discouraged by the low cash flow numbers you’re getting back? Looking to invest in a high property tax state like Texas but are scared to swallow that big expense? All of these topics, and many more, are coming up on this episode of Seeing Greene! David is back to answer YOUR real estate investing questions with his partner in crime, Rob Abasolo. Today, these two investing experts are going to tackle topics like whether or not ...
Jan 23, 2024•30 min•Ep. 877
Multifamily real estate has crashed, but we’re not at the bottom yet. With more debt coming due, expenses rising, incomes falling, and owners feeling desperate, there’s only so much longer that these high multifamily prices can last. Over the past year, expert multifamily investors like Brian Burke and Matt Faircloth have been sitting and waiting for a worthwhile deal to pop up, but after analyzing hundreds of properties, NOTHING would work. How bad IS the multifamily market right now? Brian and...
Jan 22, 2024•44 min•Ep. 876
Snowbird season is coming to THESE real estate markets. Every winter, millions of freezing northerners go south, seeking a temporary escape from the cold and to dethaw themselves before returning in spring. And while you may think that most of these destinations are expensive cities, like Miami, there are some cheaper areas that make not only perfect snowbird rental markets, but profitable year-round short-term rental markets as well. On this BiggerNews, Vacasa’s Kristen Taylor joins us to give ...
Jan 19, 2024•39 min•Ep. 875
If you want to know how to invest in real estate, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re going to break down the nine beginner steps to getting your first or next rental property so you can start building wealth, make passive income, and get closer to financial freedom. And while it may SEEM like real estate investing is tough in 2024 with high mortgage rates and scarce housing inventory, lower competition could make getting your next deal easier than you think. Ready to start? Dave Meyer, Bigg...
Jan 18, 2024•51 min•Ep. 874
How much passive income would you need to quit your job? How many rental properties would you have to buy? Most real estate investors think they’d need twenty, thirty, fifty, or a hundred units to finally retire with a six-figure passive income stream, but that could take decades to achieve. So, how do you do it faster? How do you build massive passive income, monstrous cash flow, and find financial independence fast? Follow Kate Lynch’s advice. Three years ago, Kate was working…a LOT. Seventy-h...
Jan 17, 2024•46 min•Ep. 873
So, you want to know how to rent your house out. Maybe you’re upsizing or downsizing, moving away for work, or just want to buy another primary residence and take advantage of low-money down loans. Whatever your reason, renting out your primary home can be a phenomenal way to get into the real estate investing game. You’ll make passive income, all while holding on to the equity in your home and appreciation potential. So, how do you start? David, Henry, and Rob are all on the show today to give ...
Jan 15, 2024•46 min•Ep. 872
Everyone keeps talking about an incoming surge of home foreclosures. Over the past few years, online crash predictors shouted from the rooftops about how another foreclosure crisis is always on the way, and we’re only months from a full-on meltdown. How much of this is true, and how much of it is pure clickbait? We’ve got Rick Sharga, Founder and CEO of CJ Patrick Company, one of the world’s leading housing market intelligence and advisory firms, on the show to tell us what the data points to. E...
Jan 12, 2024•49 min•Ep. 871
If you want to build wealth through real estate, you’ll need a real estate “strategy.” Most people THINK that just buying rental properties or flipping houses is enough, but the experts know that’s far from the truth. If you REALLY want to get rich, find financial freedom, live life on your terms, and own your time, you’ll have to copy what the wealthy do and build a real estate investing strategy that fits YOUR life and YOUR goals. Here’s how you do it! In today’s show, Dave Meyer, BiggerPocket...
Jan 10, 2024•40 min•Ep. 870
If you’ve been thinking about buying a house in 2024, you already may be too late. With mortgage rates dropping, listings increasing, and spring buying season only a short couple of months away, NOW is the time to act before bidding wars start up again. With so much pent-up buyer demand, agents and lenders are already seeing a spike in activity, and we haven’t even gotten to spring. So, if you want to know how to buy a house in 2024, even with fierce competition, we’re here to help. Avery Carl, ...
Jan 08, 2024•49 min•Ep. 869
One couple is building MASSIVE passive income and generational wealth by buying rental properties for zero dollars out of pocket, sometimes with zero percent interest rates. It sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Well, if you’re willing to get a bit creative, you too can build a real estate portfolio that will lead you to hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in passive income, even if you start with little money or experience. Dedric and Krystal Polite are wholesalers, buy and hold rental...
Jan 05, 2024•49 min•Ep. 868
With doomsday headlines and lagging consumer confidence, how should you proceed in 2024? Time to get the advice of TWO senior economists! BiggerPockets’ Dave Meyer talks with ZILLOW’s Orphe Divounguy and REDFIN’s Chen Zhao to demystify the latest US economic indicators and provide you with strategies to thrive in this year’s housing market. We’ll get into home prices, the incoming “affordability correction,” mortgage rate forecasts, and why next year could be significantly better for buyers. But...
Jan 03, 2024•53 min•Ep. 867
