David Greene
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San Francisco Bay Area, CA, United States
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Scared to Invest? Here's How to Overcome Your Fear of Risk
More often than not, what stops aspiring new real estate investors from getting their first deal is simply fear. So how can those who are hesitant to invest conquer their fear of risk in order to get started on their investing journey? BiggerPockets Podcast guest Palak Shah explains. → Read More
Why You Should Stop Letting Fixer-Uppers Intimidate You
On a recent episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, Brandon and David interviewed Kevin Paffrath of Meet Kevin—a Realtor, investor, and YouTube personality. Kevin walked them through a property he purchased recently and is in the middle of rehabbing, discussing why investors shouldn't be scared off by ugly houses. → Read More
The Best Way for Millennials to Start Investing in Real Estate in 2020
In this excerpt from the BiggerPockets Podcast, guest Diego Corzo answers an incredibly common and important question, "How can I start investing in real estate?" If you're looking to change your financial outlook in 2020, here's how to make it happen. → Read More
Long-Distance Real Estate Investing
Buy books from BiggerPockets about real estate investing. → Read More
Core 4 Members of a Profitable Long-Distance Real Estate Investing Team
I'm a believer that you should invest where it makes sense—not just where you happen to live. And to make that happen, you'll need these four team members to achieve success. → Read More
From Woman to Woman: Don't Be Intimidated by Real Estate Investing
At times, real estate investing can seem like a male-dominated field. We're often asked at BiggerPockets why there aren't more women who are doing this. On an episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, Ashley Kehr describes her experience as a woman in the industry. Is it extra challenging? Or are there some benefits to it? → Read More
Are You Sabotaging Your Wealth-Building by Doing Too Much?
Taking on too heavy of a workload is a common problem in the world of real estate investing. Working to replace your job with a new job is not going to get you anywhere. Find out how to strike a balance while growing your wealth. → Read More
Expert Tips and Tricks for Successfully Flipping Houses
When it comes to flipping houses, there are several things serious investors look for that we know will provide a quick and easy win. Here are just a few. → Read More
This Mistake Could've Easily Turned Our Flip Into a Flop
Often on BiggerPockets, contributors share mega success stories. It seems like flipping homes or buying rentals is a piece of cake—people never lose money, never get frustrated, and never feel like fools. But lots of things can—and do—go wrong. Here's a tragic example (fortunately with a happy ending!). → Read More
How to Use the DISC Profile to Communicate Effectively in Business
You may have heard about the DISC profile—but what exactly is this personality test? Get insight into each of the DISC personas and learn how gearing your communications with each type could be a total game-changer in terms of business, personal life, and more! → Read More
Top 5 Tips to Simply (& Successfully) Get Started as a Landlord
Looking to rent out your house? Well, let me tell you the story of two friends of mine who were trying to do the same. One made his life miserable. The other did very well. Luck had nothing to do with their success (or lack thereof). Follow these tips to improve your landlording experience. → Read More
What Is Cash Flow Anyways?
Cash flow is important. We can all agree on that. If you've been learning about or involved in real estate investing for any amount of time, you've no doubt heard the term. The problem is not everyone can agree on what cash flow really means. The truth? It depends on the investor. → Read More
How BRRRR Increases Your ROI (And Why You Should Be Using It)
BRRRR stands for: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat. It is a method of acquiring an asset, improving its value, stabilizing it, then pulling your money out on a loan. This should help you understand why this matters, how it helps your bottom line, and why the best investors utilize this method. → Read More
How to House Hack—Successfully
There's a common denominator among many successful real estate investors: they got their start house hacking (aka buying property to live in while renting out part to generate income). Here's the story of how one investor house hacked his way to financial freedom in San Francisco—a notoriously expensive market. → Read More
Finding Deals with a Real Estate Agent
Good deals are the foundation of becoming a good real estate investor. There are many different methods of finding deals, but using an agent is still the way the majority of real estate is purchased—and it's also the safest. Here's why you should work with a real estate agent and what you should expect of them. → Read More
Finding Deals with a Real Estate Agent
Good deals are the foundation of becoming a good real estate investor. There are many different methods of finding deals, but using an agent is still the way the majority of real estate is purchased—and it's also the safest. Here's why you should work with a real estate agent and what you should expect of them. → Read More
7 Reasons I Can Buy Houses Sight Unseen (& Still Sleep Soundly at Night)
Some investors believe they NEED to see a property in person in order to pull the trigger & purchase it. Here's why that couldn't be farther from the truth. → Read More
7 Signs of a BAD Real Estate Agent
Thinking of hiring a real estate agent? It's a great idea—in theory! But unfortunately, many licensed agents aren't so great and even fewer are good at working with investors. Don’t waste time or money on the wrong one. Be on the lookout for these seven signs of a BAD agent! → Read More
7 Signs of a BAD Real Estate Agent
Thinking of hiring a real estate agent? It's a great idea—in theory! But unfortunately, many licensed agents aren't so great and even fewer are good at working with investors. Don’t waste time or money on the wrong one. Be on the lookout for these seven signs of a BAD agent! → Read More
What It's Like to be a Realtor
Eight in 10 wannabe real estate agents fail. Why? They don't actually understand what it takes. Realty isn't a career for those who need instant gratification. It's not a profession for anyone who isn't okay working 24/7. Learn what it takes from an actual licensed real estate agent—not someone who plays one on HGTV. → Read More