What do you think of when we say ADU (accessory dwelling unit)? If you’re like most homeowners, you probably think of a back house, a mother-in-law suite, or a converted art studio. But what if you don’t have a home that comes with a pre-fitted accessory dwelling unit? What if you don’t want to put in the money (or time) to build one out. Are you left with any options, or are your ADU dreams dead in the dust? If you’ve wanted to start building passive income streams through your primary residenc...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 581
The word “foreclosure” is forever stained in the minds of almost every American who lived through the great recession. News stories in 2010 would talk about the slew of families that had been foreclosed on, with big banks taking back property from a significant number of former homeowners. Fast forward twelve years and many real estate investing fortunes have been made on the backs of foreclosure sales. Is this chance coming back once again in 2022? Joined with us today for this month’s BiggerNe...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 580
You can build wealth with short-term rental investing quite easily. All you need is a great location, a solid property, a good strategy, some phenomenal cleaners…wait maybe it isn't all that easy. But it’s certainly doable if you’re willing to put in the time, effort, and work to make your vacation rental stand out from the rest. This is exactly what investorsDavid Greene and Rob Abasolo are doing with their current partnership—buying luxury homes and turning them into once-in-a-lifetime getaway...
Mar 06, 2022•56 min•Ep. 579
Short-term rentals have taken the world by storm. Over the past two decades, the bed and breakfast type business has fallen prey to the more scalable short-term rental model. Real estate investors quickly realized that they could capitalize on the long-term equity gain of rental properties with the cash flow of hotels in one highly-lucrative asset class. Thus, the rise of the short-term rental, VRBO, and Airbnb investor was born. Arguably the most notable short-term rental investor in the space ...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 578
Should you invest in multiple real estate markets? How can real estate investors lower their tax burden? And, how do you handle all the pressure and stress that comes with success? These are just a few of the questions that live listeners asked top real estate agent, investor, and BiggerPockets Podcast host, David Greene. As per usual, David uses this coaching call as a way to answer questions from rookies and experienced investors, without any preparation. You’ll get to hear firsthand how David...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 577
The short-term rental market seems to get bigger and bigger every day. This should come as no surprise, seeing that short-term rentals not only work for vacationers, traveling business people, or anyone else who wants a nice, unique place to stay. But, while the rest of the world is focusing on which mountainside chateau they’re booking for their weekend getaway, real estate investors worldwide are figuring out how they can buy, rehab, furnish, and profit from these vacation rental ventures. Wit...
Feb 27, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 576
Section 8 BRRRR investing seems like a niche within a niche. To start, you have your classic BRRRR strategy (buy, rehab, rent, refinance repeat), a method that many real estate investors have used to gain vast amounts of equity in short amounts of time. Then, on top of the BRRRR, you have section 8 rentals, which many investors stray away from. Both of these investment strategies can be thought of as “advanced” rental property investing methods, but combining them can almost automatically guaran...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 575
If a housing bubble is on the horizon, how best do real estate investors prepare for the massive hit they’re about to take? With so much money flowing throughout the economy, home prices hitting record highs, and competition staying fierce, what can the average investor do to stock up so when a housing market crash does happen, they’re ready to make big moves? David Greene, may have an answer. Although many people see David as a real estate fortune teller, he, unfortunately does not bring his cr...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 574
Financial freedom is the “why” behind almost everyone getting into real estate investing—but sometimes not for the right reason. We all want more time to spend with our families, doing things we love, and having autonomy over our own lives without having to worry about making money to live. This is all well and good for investors getting a delayed start on their investing journey, but what about the young investors, the ingenuitive investors, or those who could give so much more than they get? T...
Feb 20, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 573
Do you need to be rich to buy a rental property? Arguably, no. In reality, you don’t need a lot of experience, know-how, or cash on hand to buy your first income property. But, you need to at least be resourceful, take advantage of your opportunities, and have the tenacity to follow through on your goals. If you have all those qualities, you may be a great real estate investor, or maybe you’re today’s guest, Erika Brown. Erika wasn’t raised by real estate investors. No, this was a skill she had ...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 572
Real estate underwriting isn’t a commonly used term within the residential world. If you’re used to dealing with single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, or quadplexes, you’ve probably done real estate underwriting to some degree, but you’ve called it “real estate analysis”. In both scenarios, investors are looking at what they’ll make on a deal, how much they need to invest, and what exit strategies they have. But, in a hot housing market, like we’re in today, by the time you analyze a deal, a...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 571
Your rental portfolio can either be your ticket to financial freedom or a massive headache, but it’s completely up to you, the investor, to decide. Many investors who have been stacking up properties over the past few years now realize they’re sitting on a significant amount of equity. But what is the best way to use this equity without raising your stress levels in the process? Should you buy more units or focus on getting better, smaller, cash-flowing deals? David Greene is here to help allevi...
Feb 13, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 570
If you’re asking your CPA how to not pay taxes, this may be the perfect episode for you. In fact, this episode is geared towards anyone making money in real estate, and listening could save you a massive amount in taxes over your lifetime. But isn’t tax reduction only for the ultra-rich? How can the average, everyday investor who has one, two, or a dozen rentals keep more of their capital so they can invest in more deals? Tom Wheelwright is the exact man to ask this question to. He’s so good at ...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 569
The housing market is an evolving beast that almost no one can accurately map. With so many investors on opposite sides of the fence when it comes to housing market crashes and corrections, it’s nice to hear the thoughts of someone who has accurately predicted past crashes. We’re honored to have Ivy Zelman from Zelman & Associates on today to discuss the modern housing market, supply chain shortages, and overbuilding problems. Zelman accurately predicted the 2007 housing market crash and has...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 568
The 1% rule, HELOCs, BRRRRs, cash-out refinances, and cash flow are all topics on this episode of Seeing Greene. As always, you’ll be joined by our jiu-jitsu loving, metaphor-creating, top-tier agent and investor, David Greene as he takes questions submitted via video, on YouTube, and through the BiggerPockets forums. With so many new investors getting into real estate, there is no better time than now to sit down, relax, and get into the mind of an expert. If you’re a rookie figuring out how to...
Feb 06, 2022•59 min•Ep. 567
How many rental properties do you own? It could be one or one hundred rentals. But, whether you’re a rookie or veteran real estate investor, it’s hard to not be impressed by Jason Rash’s story. Jason has put off investing in real estate for most of his working life, focusing more on passive income streams like investing in stocks. This all changed when Jason saw tens of thousands in stock value disappear from his accounts. He wanted something more reliable, stable, and calculated that he could c...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 566
Analysis paralysis is always lurking. Even the most experienced investors feel it before they pull the trigger on a new deal, business, or strategy. It’s not to say that careful consideration of an investment isn’t a crucial requirement to success, but the mental stuttering we feel when trying to make a decision can leave us in a foggy stupor. When we feel like this, we do fewer deals, build less wealth, and live our lives half full. Kindra Hall, bestselling author, master storyteller, and real ...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 565
Bad tenants? Funding hiccups? Scaling too fast? These are just some of the problems real estate investors have to deal with every day. What’s the prize for all this work? Financial freedom, personal fulfillment, and the time to do what you want, with who you want, wherever you want! It’s no surprise that real estate investing is one of the best ways for the average person to build wealth. But what do you do when things go wrong? Expert investor, agent, lender, and podcast host, David Greene, is ...
Jan 30, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 564
Long-distance investing may sound like an impossible feat to achieve for many investors. What if something goes wrong in the house? What if something needs fixing? What if there are problems with tenants? As today’s guest Sarah Weaver puts it, “do nothing”, your core four can handle it all so you don’t have to stress. Sarah knows what she’s talking about—she’s been a nomadic landlord for years now, teaching agents and investors how to grow their businesses while living their dream life. Sarah wa...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 563
“How to invest in real estate?” is a commonly searched-for term across the internet. With home prices continuing to climb and inventory staying low, more people want to know how it’s possible to buy real estate in turbulent times like 2022. It’s no surprise there’s been an uptick in investors—real estate offers consistent, reliable returns, paired with big tax benefits and the ability to scale with ease. But don’t you worry, we’re not going to make you go through all the trips and stumbles unedu...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 562
House hacking, renting by the room, co-living, boarding houses? These are all things that author, investor, real estate agent, and expert hacker of houses, Craig Curelop, is used to. Craig got his start in real estate investing by renting out rooms in his own home, having his roommates pay his mortgage for him, and eventually skating on to financial freedom. Craig is joined by another familiar expert house hacker and real estate investor, David Greene, to answer questions around lending, leases,...
Jan 23, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 561
Co-living (coliving) may sound a bit scary at first to a landlord. You have a bunch of young professionals living under one roof. What if there is an argument over cleaning, what if there is a fight that breaks out, will my property be ripped to shreds? Let today’s guest, Sam Wegert, quell your fears—co-living and house hacking can rake in cash flow, with way less of a landlord headache. Sam is no stranger to entrepreneurship and real estate investing. He bought his own martial art studio at the...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 560
Real estate CRMs (customer relationship management) aren’t the most exciting things to talk about…that is until you look at the results they help build. Before building her own CRM, Stephanie Betters was struggling to grow her real estate portfolio. She had an original goal to acquire fifteen units before her children went to college, but realized that her taxing job as a nurse wouldn’t allow it. For her to hit fifteen units, she would have to scale, automate, and delegate tasks. She did just th...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 559
Cash flow is arguably the most important metric in real estate investing…that is if you’re talking to novice investors. Expert investors, like David Greene, know that cash flow is but one of many factors to consider when buying a rental property, and it’s arguably the least important. While rookie investors focus on building their cash flow, veterans focus on building their wealth while freeing up their time. On this week’s episode of Seeing Greene, your jiu-jitsu and real estate sensei is back ...
Jan 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 558
Raising capital for real estate investing is a far more useful skill than most people realize. If you have a strong knack for networking and the social skills to connect with many different individuals, you could be the exact piece that almost every investor is looking for. As more investors get into the hot commercial real estate market, they’ll need private capital to fund their deals. So who better than you to connect the investor and the deal finder for a piece of the cash flow pie? If you’r...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 557
If you’re rehabbing a rental, performing a BRRRR, building an ADU, or even getting into new construction, now is a challenging time for you. With supply chain problems, limited materials, and all-time high housing prices, contractors are in low supply. Even when you do schedule a project, the likelihood of your contractors showing up on time can be slim at best. David Greene is back with another round of coaching calls to give his take on this current contractor crisis, as well as answer questio...
Jan 11, 2022•52 min•Ep. 556
If you’ve got real estate investing questions, David Greene and Henry Washington have answers. These two real estate investors have been through the good times and the bad times, dealing with dozens of tenants, plenty of 2 AM maintenance calls, and all the fun that comes along the way. Today, they open up their minds to help share answers to some of the most asked real estate questions. These questions were taken directly from real estate investors, just like you! You’ll get to hear exactly how ...
Jan 09, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 555
Profitable on-market properties are all around you, you just need to take the time to look. Oh, we hear what you’re saying, “all those on-market properties are bad deals!” While not all properties sitting on the MLS are home runs, today’s guest Cody Davis can confirm there are multiple cash flowing needles in the public housing market haystack. Cody and his partner have been able to grow their portfolio to eighty-one units, all through seller financing and all found on-market. These deals not on...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 554
It’s the new year, and that means it’s time for 2022 housing market predictions! Recently, Redfin compiled a list of their ten top 2022 housing market predictions ranging from things like interest rate bumps, to rent hikes, housing price cooldowns, and more. But, are these predictions realistic, and if so, how should investors prepare for them to come true? David Greene and Dave Meyer are back again to take a look at five of these ten predictions and give their informed, battle-tested opinions o...
Jan 04, 2022•53 min•Ep. 553
2022 goals are coming upon us. If you haven’t done so already, it may be a great time to sit down alone, with your partner, or with other fellow investors to come up with a rock-solid game plan for this next year. We all want toacquire more units, see higher appreciation, and rake in more cash flow, but without a system and plan to catapult momentum, it’ll be hard to achieve what we dream of. That’s why David Greene, your new head host of the BiggerPockets Podcast, is here to help you build smar...
Jan 02, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 552
