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The David Greene Show

David Greene

Welcome to Real Talk Real Estate with David Greene, the show where we pull back the curtain and dive into the thrilling world of real estate business and investing.

Join David Greene as he shares unfiltered stories, insider details, and expert insights that you won't find anywhere else.

Whether you're aiming to build wealth, pivot your career, or simply want to understand the wild ride behind the scenes in the real estate industry, this podcast is your ultimate guide.
Tune in and discover the strategies, successes, and sometimes the craziness that makes real estate such a dynamic and lucrative field.

Get ready to learn, laugh, and level up your real estate game with Real Talk Real Estate with David Greene.

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Thursday · 36 min
The David Greene Show I Stuck in RE With No Way Out I Episode 154
On today’s show David interviews Chris Ridge, a RE investor who’s followed him for years and finds himself stuck with RE he doesn’t want anymore. Chris shares the details of the story he’s stuck in, what his portfolio looks like, and his difficulties qualifying for a loan as a single family earner. If you’ve ever felt like RE wasn’t working out the way you expected but don’t want to give up, you’ll enjoy hearing David’s advice, encouragement, and strategic recommendations for Chris. If you’re tired of hearing about sunshine and rainbows while being soaking wet in the rain, this show is for you.
August 24 · 44 min
Mortgage Monday I Wholesale Lender Bailout I Episode 153
Today’s show dives into big news in the mortgage industry as mortgage giant United Wholesale Mortgage is bailed out by Cross Country Mortgage. David and Christian break down how UWM’s attempt to purchase mortgage servicer Two Harbors imploded on them and triggered a stock sell off and some rough financial earnings. The show breaks down how wholesaling lending works and how this will affect the mortgage market. You’ll learn a ton today!
August 21 · 40 min
The David Greene Show I What Isn’t Shared About STR’s and How to Handle Tenant Terrorists I Episode 152
Jack Townsend is an emergency room doctor with several properties who is unsure if he wants to stay in STR management after dealing with unreasonable tenants and crazy discount requests. Today’s show dives deep into what he’s experienced with STR management and a long session where he asks David what to look for in spotting bad guests or problem people. There’s even a hilarious section where Jack shares how a guest karate jobbed his bedframe into toothpicks looking for a discount. You won’t want to miss this one!
August 17 · 45 min
Mortgage Monday I What No Lender Wants You To Know About Loan Estimates I Episode 151
Back by popular demand, David and Christian break down a loan estimate in real time. The show covers what to look for, how loan estimates are structured, and what some of the confusing vernacular means. You’ll love the part where we show how shady loan officers hide their fees, purposely misdisclose expenses to make their work look cheaper, and techniques used in the industry to hide your true closing costs until it’s too late to do anything about it. We pull back the curtain here and show you just what nobody else wants you to see. Download today.
August 13 · 50 min
The David Greene Show I PM Secrets From Behind The Curtain I Episode 150
On today’s show we interview Brady Humphries, a property manager in Norther Utah/Montana who manages over 450 doors in both traditional and short term asset classes. Brady shares what his company is doing to reduce workload on staff, how he determines which staff members will be in charge of which elements, and how to know if a STR division is a good, or terrible, idea. The show covers what to expect from unhappy tenants, how to communicate with them effectively, and tricks for disarming angry situations. Brady has a big business he built in a short time, and graciously shares a lot of the techniques he used to do just that. The whole interview is hard hitting with no fluff. Download today!
August 10 · 32 min
Mortgage Monday I Making Loans Work in Today's Market I Episode 149
David and Christian of The One Brokerage share three deals they closed for clients that recruited fancy footwork and a deep knowledge of how lenders accept borrowers. They share details you’ve likely never heard of including 401k loans, income from ADU’s, and communicating with CPA’s to get loans approved. The show ends with an honest presentation of how loan officers rip clients off and what to look for in your mortgage officer to make sure you’re dealing with an honest person you can trust. Download today!
August 7 · 49 min
The David Greene Show I Sneaky Rentals, STR's, and Equity Build w/ a W2
Financial Analyst Rob Galtman joins David as they discuss how he started house hacking in Chicago and eventually built a portfolio of cash flowing rentals and STR’s. Rob shares how he analyzes properties, makes direct offers, and decides which he’ll turn into STR’s and which will be small multi unit families. Rob also generously shares how he analyzes deals and how his W2 helps him succeed in the RE investment realm. This episode is great for anyone interested in buying RE that doesn’t have a ton of cash but does have a ton of will. Download today!
August 3 · 44 min
Mortgage Monday I This Needed to be Said I Episode 147
David and Christian get deep into what’s going on in the world of RE and how the ideologies of the nation are likely to affect it. The show starts with three incredible examples of deals that were recently closed by other investors and include gold tips regarding sweet spot price points with commercial properties and how to ensure your loan closes fast. They go on to share unfortunate details of how clients are being ripped off in today’s climate, and end with advice regarding NY city’s new RE proposals and how landlords are being unfairly targeted. You’ll get more information than you can handle on this one. Download now!
August 3 · 1 hr 10 min
The David Greene Show: I What Every STR Operator Needs To Know I Episode 146
Shelly Young is an STR owner and property manager in Colorado Springs with a portfolio of 32 properties and a large bag of stories to tell. Shelly shares how she found herself managing properties, building systems, and building a discipline she never thought she needed. Shelly shares how the business led to personal development and what she learned having to set boundaries with owners, manage her time better, and confront the parts of her that were holding her back from success. Shelly shares some incredible details about communicating with cleaners, setting expectations with guests, and reading between the lines that listeners will find incredibly helpful. You’ll love this one.
July 24 · 1 hr 29 min
The David Greene Show I Off Market Fraud You Didn’t Know About (And Shifting With Today’s Market) I Episode 145
Have you been considering buying off market properties from wholesalers to get a better deal? Today’s show covers cases of real estate fraud (some from people who have already been to prison) as well as ways to buy properties in today’s market that is safer than yesterday’s strategies. Off market investor Aaron Bihl joins David and explains how he buys off market properties, how he prioritizes sellers, and what he recommends newbie investors do to avoid being taken advantage of. Aaron shares strategies when it comes to financing, when he decides to partner, and what he does to come up with numbers to offer sellers. We cover examples of sub-to’s gone bad, why home run deals get exploited, and how to vet coaching programs. Download today!
July 24 · 58 min
The David Greene Show I Strategies, Struggles, and Stories From an STR PM I Episode 144
David is joined by Blaine, a PM of over 40 units throughout Chicago, Florida, and other Midwest cities. Blaine shares how he built his portfolio, and what he’s learned from years of STR management (including why he’s heavily shifted into mid term rentals). The show covers how to immediately spot problematic guests, when to refund money, and which areas tend to have the best guests (and which to avoid). Blaine shares what he’s learned, what he’d do differently, and the top qualities to look for in a PM to trust with your investment. A refreshing look behind the scenes!
July 10 · 50 min
The David Greene Show: How a Small Town Couple Built a RE Portfolio I Episode 143
Mom and Pop investors Jamie and Jana Gibbs join David and share how they built a portfolio of investment properties in small town Ohio, one at a time. The show covers how they manage them as STR’s, student housing, and rent by the room properties, as well as how they bought a house across the street and “overpaid” only to end up with a 40% cash on cash return. You’ll love this couple’s dedication and humility as they’ve built a portfolio that has allowed them to raise their children, work from home, and allow Jamie to coach college wrestlers. They’ve built the whole system using only one VA, and they share just how they do it, as well as how they analyze deals and hunt the next one, all on today’s show!
July 6 · 40 min
Mortgage Monday I Fixed-Rate Second Mortgages, a Unicorn Deal & the Truth About Unlicensed Lenders I Episode 142
This week we break down the fixed-rate second position loan (the "HE loan") — how it works, when it beats a HELOC, and how it can help you avoid PMI with an 80/10/10 structure. We also walk through two real deals: a 17,000 sq ft "unicorn" property with no comps and an urgent appraisal deadline, and a Smoky Mountains short-term rental that moved from a 9-month hard money loan into a 30-year fixed DSCR loan using projected rental income. Plus, a candid warning about the unregulated corners of non-QM and hard money lending, and why working with a licensed professional protects you from bait-and-switch tactics that leave borrowers with no recourse.
July 2 · 1 hr 15 min
The David Greene Show: House Hacking to Wealth As A Medical Worker I Episode 141
On Today’s podcast, David interviews Jack Townsend, a doctor who figured out how to use his profession to supercharge his RE investing. Jack uses physician loans to house hack and has acquired a portfolio of BRRRR’s, STR’s, and traditional rentals, all without quitting his job. We cover how Jack identified and purchased properties, how he structures his BRRRR partnerships, and crazy stories from Airbnb guests. We also talk about the exact scripts Jack used when calling off market properties and what he did to find their phone numbers while walking around downtown. The show dives into the perspectives that drive one’s ambitions to invest in RE and what made Jack successful when others lost interest. Really inspiring show!
July 2 · 27 min
Mortgage Monday: The Mortgage Monday I Military House Hacking Strategy Nobody is Doing and STR Permit Hacking I Episode 140
Today’s show covers several one brokerage client stories that are very unique! A STR permit transferred to a new buyer (we share how we did it), a military member bought TWO houses for ZERO down in 13 months, and an out of country buyer who used a special loan product to invest in the US. We also cover investment property HELOC’s (yes, we do them), what they are, and how you can tap into equity from an investment property to rehab, improve, or furnish another property. Tons of value and content in a short amount of time! Download today!
June 18 · 1 hr 13 min
David Greene Show I RE Success to Gambling Addiction and Back with Dillon Alder I Episode 139
Dillon started his career off with several successful BRRRR’s, pulling more money out of his first house than he put in. This lead to several more successful deals until life circumstances through him off balance and he found himself checked out on his job, his business, and his investments. A few bad tenants later and Dillon was staying up all night playing poker, sleeping in, and living off the money he had pulled out of his deals. When he finally realized how bad the finances had become, Dillon got back into church, found a girlfriend, made his way back into the gym, and turned things around. Now with his contractor’s license intact, Dillon shares his story of how he fell into the trap and what he’s doing to stay out. A great cautionary tale for other investors who have yet to experience the hardship he did. We cover what to look out for, how our culture is creating dopamine addicts, and how you can prepare for the likely upcoming recession.
June 15 · 41 min
Mortgage Monday I Jumbo Loan That Saved $600 a Month and New Loan Products I Episode 138
This week's show covers new loan products, group up construction options, and jumbo loans that will save you money. David and Christian discuss why rates went up, why they came back down, and several loans they closed for One Brokerage clients. If you’re interested in how to save your friends money on VA loans, how to avoid PMI on your own loans, and what it would look like to build a new home with financing, download this one today!
June 8 · 40 min
Mortgage Monday I Three Loan Types You Didn’t Know Existed (and how you can use them) I Episode 137
On today’s show David and Christian dive into three scenarios where borrowers were looking for advantageous situations, unique loan problems, or unique properties, and we found ways to fund them. We cover creative loan structures, how to fund rent by the room residential properties, and how an STR investor with no income on paper was able to buy a killer primary residence. You’ll find yourself laughing, smiling and inspired to get your next deal!
June 4 · 1 hr 3 min
David Greene Show I Squatter Horror Stories-What to do if they come for you I Episode 136
Today’s guest George McCleary is a title defender and squatter expert talking about one of the most insane elements in RE investing today-squattage. In many markets, squatters have acted like chicken pox. Infecting houses with their presence and forcing very expensive evictions that cost landlords thousands of dollars-often creating foreclosures and massive financial hardship. George shares strategies used by squatters to get into your properties, how they stay there, and what he recommends you do to stop this. He shares how to prevent, protect, and eject squattage, how the legal system looks at these things, and how you can fight back if this happens to you. If you want to stand up for the rights of homeownership, and learn how to do so legally, download this one today!
June 1 · 37 min
Mortgage Monday I Sub-To Worst Case Scenario I Episode 135
On today’s show, David and Christian break down a sub-to deal gone bad in Panama City FL (one of the worst markets in the country). In a terrifying turn of events, the buyer of a sub-to property decided to stop making the mortgage payments but retained title to the property. The seller, needing to avoid foreclosure to retain his security clearance, elected to make payments for 12 months as he fought to get the title back. Today’s show shares how he did it, how it played out, and what a sub-to deal really is. Download today to learn the risks and hear the side rarely discussed!

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