Author

Dave Van Horn

Dave Van Horn is a veteran real estate investor and CEO of PPR Note Co., a $150MM+ company managing funds that buy, sell, and hold residential mortgages nationwide. Dave’s expertise is derived from over 30 years of residential and commercial real estate experience as a licensed Realtor, real estate investor, and private lender.

Experience
Beginning his career in construction and as a Realtor, Dave bought his first investment property in 1989. After years of managing his own construction business, Dave became a full-time real estate investor, specializing in fix and flips, buy and holds, and eventually commercial projects, before moving into note investing in 2007.

Over the past decade, Dave has also invested his time into becoming a connector and educator, who helps others achieve success. He focuses jointly on helping accredited investors build and preserve wealth with his group Strategic Investor Alliance and with general audiences through the annual MidAtlantic Real Estate Investor Summit.

Dave has also shared his strategies and experiences with real estate and note investing via hundreds of articles published on the BiggerPockets Blog and with his acclaimed book Real Estate Note Investing.

Press
Dave has been featured on the BiggerPockets Podcast twice (shows 28 and 273), as well as episodes of familiar podcasts, including Joe Fairless’ Best Ever Show, Invest Like a Boss, Cashflow Ninja, and many others. He also has been a guest of Herb Cohen’s on Executive Leaders Radio, which airs nationwide.

Accreditations
Dave is a licensed Realtor with eXp Realty with CRS and GRI designations.

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Accreditations
Dave is a licensed Realtor with eXp Realty with CRS and GRI designations.

Follow
Dave’s LinkedIn
PPR on LinkedIn
PPR on Facebook
Twitter @DAVIDAVANHORN

BiggerPockets Daily 6 min read

Sep 20, 2021Mar 23, 2023 Dave Van Horn

Socially Conscious Investing: How to Start a Sober Living Home

Who says you can’t manage rental properties and do some more socially conscious investing at the same time?

All 4 min read

Aug 12, 2021Mar 27, 2023 Dave Van Horn

Investors: Don’t Be Caught Unprepared! Here’s Why Disaster Insurance Is Essential

Fires and floods and earthquakes and landslides show how unpredictable Mother Nature can be. Recent natural disasters have caused real estate investors to stop and think about what protections they…

Mortgages & Creative Financing 6 min read

Aug 04, 2021Mar 27, 2023 Dave Van Horn

The Best IRA Investment Options for Self-Directed IRAs

Have you have been stressed about finding good strategies for your retirement plan? Well, stress no longer. We've compiled several types of detailed self-directed IRAs in real estate you'll want…

All 4 min read

Mar 05, 2021Mar 22, 2023 Dave Van Horn

What’s Better for Investors—a 15-Year or 30-Year Mortgage?

What's more conducive to building wealth for investors? Different financial experts will advocate for different loan terms—and they'll be right for different reasons. What’s the difference between these popular loan…

Real Estate Deal Analysis 5 min read

Feb 16, 2021Mar 22, 2023 Dave Van Horn

Do Your Due Diligence Before Digging Up Dirt: Investing in Vacant Land 101

Is buying land a good investment? Purchasing vacant land may not be right for every investor or every situation. How can you know this is the right move for you?…

Mortgages & Creative Financing 5 min read

Oct 18, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Dave Van Horn

5 Reasons to Utilize Your Equity & How to Safely Invest It

Learn how to safely utilize the equity in your properties, combined with other investing strategies, to build wealth without taking unnecessary risks.

All 4 min read

Sep 06, 2020May 11, 2023 Dave Van Horn

Why Credit Scores Matter & How to Improve Them

Credit scores are powerful indicators of creditworthiness, especially when applying for mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, or when renting real estate.

Real Estate Business 5 min read

Feb 24, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Dave Van Horn

5 Lessons I Learned From a Real Estate Partnership Gone Bad

Learn from my mistakes! This article details the story of my first real estate partnership—and the lessons I learned from a relationship gone bad.

Personal Finance 3 min read

Feb 10, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Dave Van Horn

The 3 Stages of Investing: How I’ve Learned to Balance Traditional With Alternative

Many investors don't even have "alternative" investments on their radars. It's time to take a second look at how these options can diversify your portfolio.

Real Estate Business 4 min read

Feb 07, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Dave Van Horn

5 Qualities to Seek Out in Your Next Real Estate Partnership

There are so many great things about having business partners—from sharing the workload, to workshopping ideas, to scaling faster, and more. But you wouldn't marry someone without thoroughly understanding what…

Real Estate Investing Basics 3 min read

Feb 03, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Dave Van Horn

3 Reasons to Consider NOT Paying Off Your Mortgage

Financial planners usually aren’t advocates for using your real estate as a savings account. Still, many ignore this concept. Why? Should real estate investors consider adjusting their strategy? Here's my…

Landlording & Rental Properties 3 min read

Jan 27, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Dave Van Horn

I Had a Warrant Out for My Arrest Due to One of My Rentals: Here’s What I Learned

Has one of your rental situations ever gotten this bad? Here's how one investor dealt with an issued warrant and how he plans to avoid this in the future!

Personal Finance 3 min read

Jan 09, 2020Mar 16, 2021 Dave Van Horn

How Debt & Taxes Make the Rich Richer and the Poor Poorer

Income inequality and the wealth gap are growing in the U.S., while the middle class is shrinking. One of the biggest reasons for this is access to capital. This is…