The David Greene Show

David is joined by guests Mekail Grant and Angela Heydorn, STR owner/operators and property managers. The show focuses on Airbnb guest red flags, how to recognize them, and how to avoid them! The guests share strategies they’ve implemented to get bad reviews removed, what they look for in guest profiles, and how to research your guests before accepting their booking. If you’ve wondered what it’s like to own an Airbnb, or feel like you’re the only one going crazy right now, download today!

Today’s show has David and Christian covering four clients of The One Brokerage who bought good deals in a tough market. They include cases where other lenders told the client no, house hacks that got momentum going, and how a sub to disaster was narrowly averted. They also cover DSCR loan info, common influencer scams, and what to avoid in the industry. You’ll learn, laugh, and listen your way to a better RE education. Download today.

In a previous show, David interviewed Chris Ridge, an investor trapped in a portfolio he didn’t want. During the show Chris asked about buying a new construction home, but the deal looked too good to be true. After a week of research, this show was born. David breaks down common tricks home builders use to scam money from the buyers, affiliated business arrangements they use to skirt consumer protection laws, and what your agent ISN’T telling you about new home construction. This episode is pretty thick with information, so you may want to listen twice. The bugs all scattered when the rock of new home construction was overturned! Share this with someone you love today!

In a big shock to the US economy, Treasury Scott Bennet announced the US will be doubling purchases of its own stock in an effort to keep rates from climbing too high. David and Christian cover the dynamics of this, the 40 trillion in US debt, and two loans The One Brokerage did for clients that made them money they otherwise wouldn’t have been able to. Download today!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.