The David Greene Show

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...

If you’ve ever wanted to be an STR investor but didn’t like the risk, stress, or dominating of your schedule, today’s show is for you. David interviews Taylor Coye, a small town investor with three STR units in Stillwater OK. Home of the OSU Cowboys, Taylor manages his three units, watches them cash flow, and plans to give one unit to each of his kids when they grow up. With a plan to keep his pro...

On today’s show, the boys cover a Yahoo finance article that shares which markets would remain affordable if interest rates continue to climb, and which ones will never be affordable-even if rates hit 0. Christian shares data on where One Brokerage clients are finding 2% deals, how they’re being financed, and what the numbers look like, while David shares his predictions on where the next housing...

Meet Emily Lopez-RE broker, salesperson, contractor, investor, and flipper. Emily shares her story of how she built a RE business and portfolio including her background learning how to do construction and leading into how she built her RE business and then brokerage. Emily shares the mindset shift that happened when she realized money is just a form of energy and how she used that information to s...

As Iran’s military, navy, and air force are being destroyed by joint American and Israeli efforts, they’ve lashed out the only way they can-attacking oil refineries and ships attempting to transport it. The effect in supply has caused inflation concerns, which in turn have increased interest rates on mortgages. In today’s show, David and Christian break down why this is happening, how it’s affecti...

Are you ready to make sure 2026 is better than 2025? Today’s show is all about making plans, and making commitments, to ensure you get the results you want. Chris Lloyd shares his goals to not only sell more homes, but also to improve his team’s sales AND get his broker’s license in three additional states. Chris shares what he’s done to keep his team’s success high, their reviews positive, and th...

When Nicolas Beaujean got started investing in RE, he voraciously listened to every RE podcast he could. Soaking up Biggerpockets episodes and listening to Robert Kiyosaki filled his head with dreams of what was possible. Several years of hard knocks later and Nicolas realized RE didn’t work the way he thought it would. On today’s show, Nicolas shares how he finally got into RE, stories of the num...

Colt Savage is an OOS investor with four properties he’s purchased on his journey to build wealth. On today's show, Colt shares how he acquired four properties, the last one being a short term rental in Phoenix AZ. Colt shares his story of how incredibly excited he was to get the property listed and get his first booking, and how in the second weekend of owning the property he already had a nightm...