Author

David Greene

David Greene is a former police officer with over nine years of experience investing in real estate that includes single family, multifamily, and house flipping. A nationally recognized authority on real estate, David has been featured on CNN, Forbes, and HGTV.

Experience
Now the co-host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, David has a passion for teaching and helping others grow wealth through real estate. In 2016, David started the “David Greene Team” and became the CEO of the top-producing Keller Williams East County team, as well as the top-producing real estate agent.

The author of Long Distance Real Estate Investing; Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat; and Sell Your Home for Top Dollar, David has won several awards, including second place for real estate book of the year awarded by the National Association of Real Estate Editors (Long Distance Real Estate Investing) and Keller Williams East County rookie of the year.

David has been featured on HGTV’s “House Hunters” and CNN and is a real estate content writer for Forbes. He is a speaker/trainer for Keller Williams Real Estate and regularly featured on the BiggerPockets Blog. He has been interviewed on podcasts such as the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, Entrepreneur on Fire, Pat Hiban Interviews Real Estate Rockstars, Cash Flow Diary, Real Estate Mogul, the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Old Dawgs Real Estate Network, and more.

David has bought, rehabbed, and managed over 35 single family rental properties, owns shares in three large apartment complexes, and flips houses. He also owns notes and shares in note funds.

Education

David attended Cal State Stanislaus, where he received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Criminal Justice. He is a sworn police officer and a licensed real estate agent in the state of California.

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David has bought, rehabbed, and managed over 35 single family rental properties, owns shares in three large apartment complexes, and flips houses. He also owns notes and shares in note funds.

Education

Press
House Hunters
Forbes
CNN

Follow
Instagram @davidgreene24
LinkedIn
Facebook
YouTube
David’s blog GreeneIncome.com

Building a Team 5 min read

Feb 16, 2023Jan 29, 2024 David Greene

Becoming An All-Star Real Estate Agent Starts With Your Team

The following is an excerpt from SCALE: A Successful Agent’s Guide to Leveling Up Their Real Estate Business by David Greene, real estate agent and host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate…

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast 3 min read

Nov 12, 2021Jan 29, 2024 David Greene

4/20/22 Ask Your Question Live on the BiggerPockets Podcast!

Don’t live on IG 24/7 but want to know when we are live again? We got you covered! Just submit your info here and we will send you an update…

Real Estate Investing For Beginners 5 min read

Sep 20, 2021Mar 22, 2023 David Greene

What is Cash Flow in Real Estate?

Cash flow is defined as how much rental income is left over after all expenses are paid on a rental property. Here's how to calculate it.

BRRRR Method 6 min read

Sep 14, 2021Mar 23, 2023 David Greene

How to Properly Analyze a BRRRR Property

The BRRRR method is an acronym for buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat, and it is a break from the traditional way of finding properties and running a rental business. Here's…

BiggerPockets Daily 13 min read

May 03, 2021Mar 29, 2023 David Greene

Not All Real Estate Agents Are Created Equal—It Matters Who You Choose

With such a low barrier to entry, far too many real estate agents enter the industry. Many try their best, but lack the experience to know what to do. Here's…

Acquiring Property 6 min read

Feb 11, 2021Jan 15, 2024 David Greene

Understanding Real Estate Commissions (And How to Negotiate Them!)

Realtor commissions directly affect how much money you'll make when selling your home or investing in real estate. Find out how to calculate this expense here.

Buying & Selling 9 min read

Feb 08, 2021Mar 22, 2023 David Greene

Real Estate Agents: Avoid These 9 Missteps To Maintain Your Motivation and Close More Deals

If you want to be a successful agent, you must learn to harness the power of motivation and make it serve you. Here's how.

Buying & Selling 14 min read

Feb 03, 2021Mar 31, 2023 David Greene

Adopting This Mindset Is Critical To Your Success as a Real Estate Agent

Nearly 90% of new real estate agents quit within their first year. What a number! Find out why that's the case and how to avoid this fate.

BiggerPockets Daily 7 min read

Aug 29, 2020Jan 15, 2024 David Greene

Don’t Ignore These 11 Bad Real Estate Agent Red Flags

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…

Opinion 13 min read

Aug 07, 2020Mar 09, 2023 David Greene

Why I’m No Longer Using the BRRRR Method—for Now

As the author of Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat, it's raising eyebrows that I'm no longer BRRRR-ing properties. But it's not because I don't believe in the strategy.

Finding Deals 3 min read

Jun 03, 2020Mar 16, 2021 David Greene

Finding Deals vs. Making Deals: How to Shift Your Strategy to Be Successful in a Hot Market

It used to be easy to find real estate deals. They were everywhere. Those days are over. That’s why you need to stop looking for deals. Stop trying to find…

Success Stories 6 min read

May 03, 2020Feb 23, 2024 David Greene

What I Learned From Robert Kiyosaki About Surviving an Economic Recession

There are many theories as to what is going to happen in the American economy. Regardless of what you believe, it is wise to consider a worst-case scenario and have…

Economics 7 min read

Apr 03, 2020Jan 05, 2024 David Greene

Coronavirus Mortgage Relief Programs for Real Estate Investors

If you’ve been impacted by the coronavirus crisis, look into these mortgage relief programs offered by the federal government and lenders.