The David Greene Show

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 exp...

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 l...

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...

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 h...

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...

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 sel...

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 av...

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...

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 D...

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 A...

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 fr...

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...

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 wit...

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 lau...

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 strate...

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 foug...

In a big news update issued by both HUD and the FHFA, it’s being reported that a pilot program is in the works. This new program will allow those who make their rent payments on time to be granted credit for this in the FICO credit system, effectively helping renters to qualify for a mortgage to become homeowners themselves. David and Christian react to a video of the announcement, share the infor...

Do you remember the good ol’ days of podcasting where you heard stories about investors who bought houses? You know, the ol’ "where'd you buy it, how’d you finance it…” type of show. Well you’re in luck. In a wave of comforting nostalgia, David and Christian share six deals One Brokerage clients have done in today’s market-and how they financed it. They go into which loans were used, how savings w...

Do you feel like you’re the only one struggling or losing money in RE today? You’re not alone. The industry is designed to make you feel that way. Today’s show explains why. David is joined by Angela, PM of Coast to Coast Getaways, who shares what the day to day life of a PM who manages STR’s, MTR’s, and LTR properties. They discuss the specifics of the challenges in today’s market, where private...

The One Brokerage is now offering physician loans, and on today’s show, David and Christian share the details on the new physician loan including who can use it, how it can save them money, and how to take advantage of 0% down financing! They also discuss how full time employees can close loans with The One Brokerage due to strong processing support and really strong support systems. If you’ve eve...

Tech salesman, RE investor, and agent Darel Ison joins David on today’s show and shares his stories, soirees, and struggles in the RE space. Darel tells his story of dealing an an Airbnb guest that destroyed his property then left HIM a one star review, and how he was able to get the review removed. He also shares the experience of losing a home in the last RE downturn, how he rebounded, and how h...

Have you ever got a FHA or VA loan? Do you know someone who has? If so, you need to hear today’s show. Many in RE understand how ripe it is with fraud, lies, and deception. Today’s show pulls back the curtain and exposes one of the big ways you, and your friends, have been ripped off by a loan officer. David and Christian share a common scam used to defraud veterans and primary residence buyers ou...

Chris Lloyd of Coast to Coast RE Virginia joins David as they discuss major news in the way RE sales and transactions occur. This show focuses on a deep dive, explaining who the players are, which sides they are taking, and what to expect in the future. The conversation goes deep on how publicly traded corporations impact the consumer experience and what it would look like if agents and brokers lo...

As inflation concerns related to oil shortages continue to push mortgage rates up, the normally busy spring buying season seems abnormally flat. On today’s show, David and Christian discuss which markets are still moving, where rates are likely headed, and what to look for in today’s market. The conversation moves towards mindset, how to win in a K shaped economy, and lessons from both Christian a...

When Gil Chan bought his first two STR’s, he fell in love with the industry. It wasn’t long before he realized things were changing rapidly, and it was tough staying on top of all the changes in the industry. Gil noticed he could improve on the generic direct booking websites provided by OTA’s, made his own custom site, and was told by his friends he needed to quit his job and go full time. And he...