David Greene is a real estate investor and the current host of the BiggerPockets real estate podcast. He has authored several best-selling books, including Long-Distance Real Estate Investing; Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat; and the Top Producer Trilogy: Sold, Skill, and Scale. 
 Today’s episode is 2 parts: Part 1, recorded in front of a live audience, focuses on real estate investing in today’s market and David's forecast for 2023 and beyond. Part 2 focuses on David's approach to self-development and what he's doing to build a better a life for himself. 
 David and Brandon also talk about:

 -David's warning that owning real estate may only be reserved for wealthy people in the near future. -Cash flow as a "defensive" mechanism -10 ways to make money in real estate -The effectiveness of BRRRR in today’s market -The importance of giving, rather than taking when climbing towards success -How David transformed from timid teenager to law enforcement officer to celebrated real estate professional -“House Hacking” for financial freedom -Delayed gratification, and how older investors see things differently -The value of creating multiple units on one property -Brandon's Crystal Clear Criteria when searching for a property -How to be direct about what you want when achieving your goals -Why skills and extreme ownership are necessary for success -The story of Rosie’s 4-plex 
 David Greene’s Charitable Cause:

 The Tim Tebow Foundation, whose stated mission is to "fight for the Most Vulnerable People in the world—the MVP" through their work in four main focuses: Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation, Orphan Care + Prevention, Profound Medical Needs, and Special Needs Ministry. 
 Connect with David on socials:

 https://www.instagram.com/davidgreene24 https://www.davidgreene24.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgreene24/

#17: David Greene

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Marc Kuhn built a $25 million/year construction company from scratch and is now funneling his profits into a real estate asset you probably haven’t heard of. 
 In this episode, Marc shares why he thinks “luxury storage” is the future; how he got into development and syndication after building his wealth in a blue-collar industry; and why he thinks buying businesses from baby boomers is such a hot opportunity right now. 
 Marc also talks about: 
- How he scaled his construction company and avoided the traps his dad fell into
- How he’d go from $0 to $20,000/month if his life depended on it 
- The seller financing deal that made his net worth soar
- Using creative financing to win in a high-interest-rate environment
- What luxury storage is and why demand is rising
- Building an audience on LinkedIn 
 Books Mentioned:
- The Road Less Stupid by Keith J. Cunningham
 - How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
 - Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell
- The 10x Rule by Grant Cardone
- The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
- Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant by Robert T. Kiyosaki 
 Connect with Marc:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marc-kuhn Substack: https://marckuhn.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marc.kuhn.mak TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marc.kuhn.mak 
 Connect with us! Website: https://abetterlife.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon 
 Marc’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- Backing the Blue Line 
 Show Sponsor: 
- Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

The Real Estate Opportunity You're Probably Overlooking with Marc Kuhn

Pete Kelly is the CEO of Apartment Life, which helps multifamily landlords slash their largest expense: vacancy.  
 Pete’s organization works with multifamily building owners to place coordinators whose sole mission is to befriend, connect with, and assist residents in their day-to-day lives. The result? Tenants stay longer. And apartment building owners add an average of $200k to their NOI and millions to their net worth. 
 Pete also talks about: 
- Why loneliness is the biggest reason tenants don't renew their leases 
- How Apartment Life finds mission-driven team members 
- Why property managers love his service
- The average return on investment investors can expect
- How you can apply his tactics even if you don’t own multifamily
- Finding real estate deals in 2024
- His parenting advice and why he wishes he had a time machine 
 Books Mentioned:
- The Holy Bible by ESV Bibles 
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
- Preaching Christ in All of Scripture by Edmund P. Clowney
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
- Practicing The Presence Of God The Best Rule of a Holy Life by Brother Lawrence 
 Connect with Pete and Apartment Life:  Website: https://apartmentlife.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aptlife Listen to the end, where Pete gives out his phone number 
 Connect with us! Website: https://abetterlife.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon 
 Pete’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- Apartment Life 
 Show Sponsor:  The BetterLife Tribe, where we help you build wealth through real estate without losing your soul

He Adds Millions to Your Net Worth by Solving a Single Problem | Pete Kelly

Tyler Cauble is a commercial real estate investor in Nashville, Tennessee. On today’s show: how he went from selling Cutco Knives door-to-door, to doing his first land deal with none of his own money, to using syndication to buy, renovate, rent, and refinance (BRRR) millions of dollars of commercial real estate in one of the hottest markets in the country. 
 Tyler also talks about: 
- Exactly how he’d get started in commercial real estate investing today
- The differences between residential and commercial real estate deals
- How to get brokers to take you seriously
- What he learned about sales at Cutco (he broke a sales record!)
- Transforming an abandoned car wash into a food hall with “ghost kitchens” 
- Why he’s all-in on office space despite remote work
- The opportunity in turning stale office buildings into coworking spaces
- The impact of higher interest rates
- What type of cash-on-cash returns to expect in commercial investing
- How much you need for a down payment
- Does go off market to find deals? (spoiler: yes)
- Why he’s cash-heavy in 2024
- Why he quit drinking alcohol
- The books, people and quotes that have shaped who he is Books Mentioned:
- Walkable City by Jeff Speck 
- Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat by David Greene
- The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki 
 Connect with Tyler:  Website: https://www.tylercauble.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tylercauble Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commercial_in_nashville/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tylercauble 
 Connect with us! Website: https://abetterlife.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon Tyler’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- Vanderbilt Children's Hospital 
 Show Sponsor: 
- The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/ 
 Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe 


From College Dropout to Buying $50M of Real Estate with Tyler Cauble

Justin Waller is a blue-collar millionaire, real estate investor, and influencer who teaches young men how to build wealth on Andrew Tate’s Real World community. 
 A polarizing figure whose own channels were taken down by Youtube, Justin talked with us about his humble roots; how he built his massive construction company; his real estate investments; why he “feels sorry” for young men (and women) today, and how he developed his unshakeable self-confidence. 
 Justin also talks about: 
- How he got rich in a blue-collar business
- What the E-Myth gets wrong about running a business 
- Why he puts female managers in charge of his company’s operations
- How society is setting up young men to fail
- How social media is distorting the self-image of young people today
- Exactly what to do if you lack self-confidence 
- Dressing well and getting in peak physical shape
- Why he started buying real estate as an “insurance policy”
- How he saved $600,000 on taxes using accelerated depreciation
- Getting de-platformed along with his associate Andrew Tate 
 Books Mentioned:
- Wild at Heart by John Eldredge 
- Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders by L. David Marquet
- The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate by Patrick Lencioni
- The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
- The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber 
 Connect with Justin: Website: https://www.justinwinnwaller.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/Waller7J 
 Connect with us: Website: https://abetterlife.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon 
 Justin’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- SEAL Future Foundation - a charity dedicated to supporting Gold Star families, providing them with the necessary resources and assistance to navigate their future with strength and resilience 
 Show Sponsor: 
- The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/ 
 Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe

Justin Waller: Working with Andrew Tate, Getting Kicked off Youtube, and Buying Real Estate as an "Insurance Policy”

Ben Reinberg is a commercial real estate investor, philanthropist, futurist and biohacker. In this episode, Ben shares how he built a $500M empire from scratch – from getting started as an accountant, to experiencing a “light bulb moment” when auditing a billionaire, to taking down a 100,000 square-foot building on his very first deal. 
 Ben also talks about: 
- His first business at age 8: selling cigarettes in mafia-controlled bars!
- The mindset behind raising $2 million on his first deal 
- His advice for young real estate investors starting today
- Why you don’t actually need a track record to buy a big deal… what you need instead
- How to stand out when approaching a mentor
- The advantages of investing in medical offices
- The biggest dangers of commercial real estate
- His nightly practice for better sleep
- Biohacking with stem cell injections and supplements
- His morning routine
- Thinking without distraction for an hour per day
- Teaching his kids humility and how to live on a budget 
 Books Mentioned:
- How to Be the Love You Seek by Dr. Nicole LePera
- Surrender Experiment by  Michael A. Singer
- Mitsui: Three Centuries of Japanese Business by John G. Roberts 
 Connect with Ben:   Website: https://www.benreinberg.com/ Alliance CGC: https://alliancecgc.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ben-reinberg-i-own-it/id1626923659 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealbenreinberg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benreinberg/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealbenreinberg 
 Connect with us! Website: https://abetterlife.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterlife/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/beardybrandon Ben’s charitable cause (100% of ad revenue goes here):
- BrainTumorFoundation.org 
 Show Sponsor: 
- The BetterLife REI Summit May 3-5 in Denver, CO. The most actionable “how to” real estate event for new and experienced investors. Grab your tickets here: https://reisummit2024.com/ 
 Interested in building wealth without losing your soul? Join the BetterLife Tribe here: https://join.abetterlife.com/tribe 


#17: David Greene

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