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In this Nightmare Deals episode of Real Talk Real Estate, Janelle and Don Carlson open up about the first two deals they bought to start their investing career-and how they lost money in both. Janelle shares how she invested in a deal her personal mentor and RE broker put together, trusting him to look out for her and take care of her, only to find he outright stole her entire investment, sold the house, and never paid her a dime-all while driving a rolls royce, wearing a rolex, and flying in a private jet. Janelle shares the signs she ignored when she first met the scammer, how she could have protected herself, and what she told him when she saw him years later at an NBA game with a new date! Don and Janelle also share the story of two triplexes they bought for a total of $20,00 and how they somehow still lost money on this deal, explaining all the structural, location, and rehab related expenses they never saw coming. This show reveals how not all RE is glitter and gold, and signs you can recognize to make sure it doesn’t happen to you in this Nightmare Deals edition of RTRE. Follow David: @DavidGreene DavidGreene24.com RealTalkRealEstate.com Podcast-The David Greene Show Spotify, Apple Podcasts Book a session with David: Help@DavidGreene24.com Ask a Question: DavidGreene24.com/ask Find me on the “minnect” app Real Estate University: SpartanLeague.com Join my Free Newsletter: Davidgreene24.com/textletter Finance Your Real Estate TheOneBrokerage.com Intake@TheOneBrokerage @theonebrokerage Free Textletter DavidGreene24.com/join STR Management STR@DavidGreene24.com Investor Retreat DavidGreene24.com/retreat

In today's Real Talk Real Estate episode, David reviews real estate investment strategies, answers community questions, and offers practical advice. Topics include DIY vs. subcontracting for property rehab, deciding on types of property loans, and debating whether to sell or hold investments in light of today's market conditions. David also delves into issues like accounting irregularities with property managers, the impact of rising competition, and President Trump's potential impact on the housing market. 00:00 Welcome 00:30 Show Overview and Topics 01:02 Sponsor Highlight: The One Brokerage 01:24 Question 1: DIY vs. Subcontracting 04:26 Question 2: Sell or Hold Property 07:56 Question 3: House Hacking Dilemma 11:42 Question 4: Glamping Business Decisions 17:38 Question 5: First Primary Residence Strategy 24:19 Exclusive Property Management Offer 25:22 Listener Comments and Questions 26:41 Investing in Oklahoma: A Personal Story 28:19 Real Estate Agent Dilemmas 29:07 Navigating Rental Property Challenges 30:49 Real News Report: Market Trends and Updates 34:13 Trump's Return and Housing Market Implications 41:26 Quick Hitters: Social Media Highlights 45:04 David's Deal or Dilemma 46:10 Closing Thoughts and Announcements Subscribe to The David Greene Show! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-david-greene-show/id1755485708 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Nu6kCJTVzM2x2WsujqBOZ Submit your question for David: https://davidgreene24.com/ask

Welcome to Mortgage Monday on The David Greene Show! In today's episode, David and Christian tackle one of the most commonly asked questions in real estate investing: 'Should you put your house in an LLC?' They break down how this decision affects financing, the pros and cons of owning property under an LLC. Contact Christian: Christian@TheOneBrokerage.com @theonebroker www.TheOneBrokerage.com Follow David: @DavidGreene DavidGreene24.com RealTalkRealEstate.com Podcast-The David Greene Show Spotify, Apple Podcasts Book a session with David: Help@DavidGreene24.com Ask a Question: DavidGreene24.com/ask Find me on the “minnect” app Real Estate University: SpartanLeague.com Join my Free Newsletter: Davidgreene24.com/textletter Finance Your Real Estate TheOneBrokerage.com Intake@TheOneBrokerage @theonebrokerage Free Textletter DavidGreene24.com/join STR Management STR@DavidGreene24.com

What started off as “passive income” quickly became an absolute nightmare when today’s guest, Sokha Ngov, partnered with “experienced” flippers in exchange for 50% of the flip profits. Part of the “Nightmare Deals” series, today’s episode tells the horror story of a contractor taking money and not completing work, then used cheap, shoddy materials when they finally did. The JV partners involved in the deal stole money intended for the project and were forced off title through a lengthy legal process while staying in the house themselves. When the house wouldn’t sell post rehab, Sokha was forced to keep the property as a rental. Rather than lose money every month in a long term rental situation, Sokha even considered the short term rental route in a state that hates them and ultimately left $185,000 of hard earned savings in this nightmare. You’ll be shocked, appalled, and amazed at how many people took advantage of this investor in what should have been a straightforward flip. Make sure you download today’s show to learn how Sokha finally stabilized the property and got out from underneath the hell, as well as how you can avoid falling into a similar situation yourself on today’s episode of Real Talk Real Estate. Follow David: @DavidGreene DavidGreene24.com RealTalkRealEstate.com Podcast-The David Greene Show Spotify, Apple Podcasts Book a session with David: Help@DavidGreene24.com Ask a Question: DavidGreene24.com/ask Find me on the “minnect” app Real Estate University: SpartanLeague.com Join my Free Newsletter: Davidgreene24.com/textletter Finance Your Real Estate TheOneBrokerage.com Intake@TheOneBrokerage @theonebrokerage Free Textletter DavidGreene24.com/join STR Management STR@DavidGreene24.com Investor Retreat DavidGreene24.com/retreat

Another nightmare deal you have to hear about! What was supposed to be “passive income” through a triple net assisted living facility turned into anything but as Keith Filarsky bought two properties with seller financing and attempted to lease them out to businesses providing health care to the residents. Things quickly turned south when his tenant lost their license, stole money, and disappeared into the night-leaving keith with expensive vacancy and no way to find a new tenant quickly enough to provide health care for the residents. What was supposed to be a turnkey deal has turned into a six figure bleeding mess of a nightmare as one year later Keith is still trying to get himself licensed and new staff in place to run these properties he bought and can’t get rented. If you’ve ever heard about alternative investing strategies like assisted living facilities and want to know what happens when you turn the rock over, you won’t want to miss today’s show. Follow David: @DavidGreene DavidGreene24.com RealTalkRealEstate.com Podcast-The David Greene Show Spotify, Apple Podcasts Book a session with David: Help@DavidGreene24.com Ask a Question: DavidGreene24.com/ask Find me on the “minnect” app Real Estate University: SpartanLeague.com Join my Free Newsletter: Davidgreene24.com/textletter Finance Your Real Estate TheOneBrokerage.com Intake@TheOneBrokerage @theonebrokerage Free Textletter DavidGreene24.com/join STR Management STR@DavidGreene24.com Investor Retreat DavidGreene24.com/retreat

Ever wondered what a seven figure deal looks like? On today’s show I interview Dawson Criddle, a wholesaler/flipper who landed a million dollar deal worth 2.2 mil! We analyze the deal and review if he should keep it, BRRRR it, or sell it-and what each option would look like. The property has foundation issues and a rehab that is very reasonable, and we cover the numbers for everything. If you’ve ever wanted to be a fly on the wall and see what real estate looks like behind the curtain, download this episode today and jump in! Follow David: @DavidGreene DavidGreene24.com RealTalkRealEstate.com Podcast-The David Greene Show Spotify, Apple Podcasts Book a session with David: Help@DavidGreene24.com Ask a Question: DavidGreene24.com/ask Find me on the “minnect” app Real Estate University: SpartanLeague.com Join my Free Newsletter: Davidgreene24.com/textletter Finance Your Real Estate TheOneBrokerage.com Intake@TheOneBrokerage @theonebrokerage Free Textletter DavidGreene24.com/join STR Management STR@DavidGreene24.com Investor Retreat DavidGreene24.com/retreat

STORE CASH, BUILD WEALTH, BUY WISE Welcome to Real Talk Real Estate! In this episode, we tackle pressing questions from the best real estate community in the world. Topics include: focusing on one vs. multiple real estate ventures, moving equity from one market to another, saving money before buying property, and an update on David's new projects like Coast to Coast Real Estate and the soon-to-launch website RealTalkRealEstate.com. We also cover real estate market dynamics, how to handle financial challenges, and provide guidance on utilizing HELOCs. 00:00 Welcome 01:54 Question 1: How to balance being a team leader and investing? 06:36 Question 2: Where to keep capital while waiting to deploy it? 10:09 Question 3: Advice for older investors with financial PTSD 4:09 Real Estate Market Insight: What to expect in 2025? 19:37 Real News: Updates on inflation and the housing market 26:34 Questions and comments from viewers 32:55 Real News Report 38:25 Sneak Peek: Upcoming book and property management service Subscribe to The David Greene Show! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-david-greene-show/id1755485708 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Nu6kCJTVzM2x2WsujqBOZ Submit your question for David: https://davidgreene24.com/ask Follow David: @DavidGreene DavidGreene24.com RealTalkRealEstate.com Podcast-The David Greene Show Spotify, Apple Podcasts Book a session with David: Help@DavidGreene24.com Ask a Question: DavidGreene24.com/ask Find me on the “minnect” app Real Estate University: SpartanLeague.com Join my Free Newsletter: Davidgreene24.com/textletter Finance Your Real Estate TheOneBrokerage.com Intake@TheOneBrokerage @theonebrokerage Free Textletter DavidGreene24.com/join STR Management STR@DavidGreene24.com Investor Retreat DavidGreene24.com/retreat

*Video Available On YouTube And Spotify!* In this episode, David provides an in-depth walkthrough of a property he recently purchased in Oklahoma. He begins with an overview of the house—a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with 1,260 square feet—and discusses how he found the property through a wholesale deal. David explains the BRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) and emphasizes that the goal is not always to extract 100% of the capital but to leave less money in the property than if bought traditionally. He details the costs and challenges he encountered during the remodel, including unexpected expenses like a new roof and backyard fence. David compares different scenarios for refinancing and cash flow, ultimately showing various strategies for maximizing returns on investment. He stresses the importance of flexibility and long-term thinking in real estate investing. 00:00 Introduction to the David Greene Show 00:35 Overview of the Property 01:01 Finding and Purchasing the Property 01:42 Understanding the BRRR Method 04:04 Initial Walkthrough of the Property 07:54 Mid-Remodel Progress 11:55 Challenges and Unexpected Costs 21:51 Final Walkthrough and Results 23:23 Conclusion and Recap

Can’t make a deal work? Just do sub-to! Or maybe, sub-don’t. In today’s show, guest Tanner Litchfield gets raw and transparent about the deal he bought that lost him $200,000 he was helpless to stop. From an alcoholic home seller who stole his money to a RE attorneys that offered absolutely no help, Tanner’s story will both horrify and fascinate you. Tanner shares what he felt and thought when he first saw the deal, how creative finance was marketed to him, and what he wishes he knew before this huge L-all based on the words of trusting those who make money from RE investors. Continuing in the series of Nightmare Deals, this spider web of deceit involving shadiness from wholesalers, contractors, sub-to rates, and those looking to off load bad deals to others, this show will open your eyes to what really goes on in the “off market” world of RE investing so often sold as the best way to find deals. If you do, or have considered, buying deals from off market providers, you simply cannot afford to miss this episode. Follow David: @DavidGreene DavidGreene24.com RealTalkRealEstate.com Podcast-The David Greene Show Spotify, Apple Podcasts Book a session with David: Help@DavidGreene24.com Ask a Question: DavidGreene24.com/ask Find me on the “minnect” app Real Estate University: SpartanLeague.com Join my Free Newsletter: Davidgreene24.com/textletter Finance Your Real Estate TheOneBrokerage.com Intake@TheOneBrokerage @theonebrokerage Free Textletter DavidGreene24.com/join STR Management STR@DavidGreene24.com Investor Retreat DavidGreene24.com/retreat 00:00 Welcome 00:39 Meet Tanner: A Real Estate Journey 02:06 The Seattle to Utah Transition 03:46 The Temptation of Creative Finance 04:44 The Wholesaler's Pitch 06:06 The Deal's Red Flags 08:00 Navigating the Wholesaling Wild West 15:48 The Unexpected Foreclosure Notice 21:57 Foreclosure Confusion and Legal Advice 22:40 The Missing $20,000 and Title Issues 26:18 Realization and Damage Control 28:13 Legal Battles and Tenants 34:14 Auction and Financial Losses 38:24 Lessons Learned and Moving Forward

Welcome to The David Greene Show, where we go behind the scenes of the real estate world! In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into three hot topics that every investor needs to understand: Inflation & Interest Rates – What’s happening in the market, and how do rising costs and rates impact your investments? Out-of-State Investing – Tips for expanding beyond your backyard and managing properties remotely. When Partnerships Go South – Hear real-life stories and advice on how to handle tough situations when a business partner isn’t pulling their weight. We’ll be answering listener questions from investors across the country who are tackling these issues head-on, sharing real stories of how they’re navigating the ups and downs of the market. Plus, I’ll share practical advice for protecting your profits, whether you’re scaling your portfolio or just starting out. Follow David: @DavidGreene DavidGreene24.com RealTalkRealEstate.com Podcast-The David Greene Show Spotify, Apple Podcasts Book a session with David: Help@DavidGreene24.com Ask a Question: DavidGreene24.com/ask Find me on the “minnect” app Real Estate University: SpartanLeague.com Join my Free Newsletter: Davidgreene24.com/textletter Finance Your Real Estate TheOneBrokerage.com Intake@TheOneBrokerage @theonebrokerage Free Textletter DavidGreene24.com/join STR Management STR@DavidGreene24.com Investor Retreat DavidGreene24.com/retreat

This episode is packed with listener questions covering everything from starting in real estate with no capital to house hacking strategies. David tackles real-world scenarios, like how to transition from a 9-5 to real estate, strategies for financing your first property, and equity splits with cash partners. Highlights: How to break into real estate without capital or time House hacking strategies and how long you need to live in a property Equity splits with cash partners – what you need to know Real talk about investing, personal development, and building wealth Don’t miss: David’s new segment, The Real News Report, where he keeps it real on current events in finance and real estate, including Wall Street declines, California's housing policies, and even investing opportunities in Italy. Tune in for inspiration, insight, and actionable steps to get your real estate journey started! Follow David: @DavidGreene DavidGreene24.com RealTalkRealEstate.com Podcast-The David Greene Show Spotify, Apple Podcasts Book a session with David: Help@DavidGreene24.com Ask a Question: DavidGreene24.com/ask Find me on the “minnect” app Real Estate University: SpartanLeague.com Join my Free Newsletter: Davidgreene24.com/textletter Finance Your Real Estate TheOneBrokerage.com Intake@TheOneBrokerage @theonebrokerage Free Textletter DavidGreene24.com/join STR Management STR@DavidGreene24.com Investor Retreat DavidGreene24.com/retreat

Multi family bloodbath! Commercial investors know, but if you focus on residential real estate, you likely have NO idea how bad it is in the multi-family and triple net space-until you watch today’s show. Andrew Cushman, my friend and investing partner, pull back the curtain and share what’s going on in the multi-family space and why people are losing so much money but nobody is talking about. In todays’ show we break down how to understand how commercial property is valued, what terms like NOI and CAP rate mean, and how interest rate fluctuations wreak havoc or create paradise for commercial property operators. We also share how many “passive” investors have lost their entire investment getting into these deals, and how some are being pressured to lose even more than they put in. If you’ve ever been interested in how multi-family investing works, or thought about making the jump from residential to commercial, today’s episode is an absolute must listen. Sharing the info you need with no agenda, today’s episode of real talk real estate will leave you smarter, wiser, and more informed than you were before listening! Invest with David and Andrew: https://www.davidgreene24.com/invest Follow David: @DavidGreene DavidGreene24.com RealTalkRealEstate.com Podcast-The David Greene Show Spotify, Apple Podcasts Book a session with David: Help@DavidGreene24.com Ask a Question: DavidGreene24.com/ask Find me on the “minnect” app Real Estate University: SpartanLeague.com Join my Free Newsletter: Davidgreene24.com/textletter Finance Your Real Estate TheOneBrokerage.com Intake@TheOneBrokerage @theonebrokerage Free Textletter DavidGreene24.com/join STR Management STR@DavidGreene24.com Investor Retreat DavidGreene24.com/retreat

Welcome to Real Talk Real Estate with David Greene! In this episode, we’re hitting some big topics every real estate investor faces: Section 8 Investing: Is it worth it? We break down the pros and cons. Negative Cash Flow: What to do when your property starts losing money. Injuries at Your STR: How to manage risk and protect yourself from liability. We’ll also talk about deciding whether to sell or hold your rentals, handling tricky markets, and the impact of rising competition. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate the ups and downs of real estate investing. Follow David: @DavidGreene DavidGreene24.com RealTalkRealEstate.com Podcast-The David Greene Show Spotify, Apple Podcasts Book a session with David: Help@DavidGreene24.com Ask a Question: DavidGreene24.com/ask Find me on the “minnect” app Real Estate University: SpartanLeague.com Join my Free Newsletter: Davidgreene24.com/textletter Finance Your Real Estate TheOneBrokerage.com Intake@TheOneBrokerage @theonebrokerage Free Textletter DavidGreene24.com/join STR Management STR@DavidGreene24.com Investor Retreat DavidGreene24.com/retreat

If you’ve ever felt like you were embarrassed, stupid, alone, or a terrible RE investor, you can’t miss this show. A continuation of my Nightmare Deals series, today’s guest Christopher Lane made the simple mistake of buying in the wrong location-then experienced an unbelievable run of bad luck, betrayal, lies, theft, failed representation, lost money, and ever compounding problems that at one point appeared they might never end. This show will both open your eyes, shock your nervous system, and break your heart as you learn about ways investors can be taken advantage of by others-even those hired to protect and represent them. I see this every day, and want to bring the details to you in raw, complete transparency. From property managers who stole from him, representatives that lied to him, tenants that misled him, and one of the worst strings of a downward spiral you’ll hear, Christopher hung on, fought back, and survived to tell the tale and warn other investors what to watch out for. You’ve never heard the details of a story like this on a mainstream podcast, and you’ll walk away grateful knowing what to watch out for and aware of dangers you didn’t know existed with out of state or cash flowing properties. Stories like this are why I warn so many investors not to chase cash flow blindly, and after listening, I bet your perspective on these investments/areas will change tune. Get ready for raw, gripping, and REAL content in this story of betrayal, pain, and resurrection of one tough investor. Follow David: @DavidGreene DavidGreene24.com RealTalkRealEstate.com Podcast-The David Greene Show Spotify, Apple Podcasts Book a session with David: Help@DavidGreene24.com Ask a Question: DavidGreene24.com/ask Find me on the “minnect” app Real Estate University: SpartanLeague.com Join my Free Newsletter: Davidgreene24.com/textletter Finance Your Real Estate TheOneBrokerage.com Intake@TheOneBrokerage @theonebrokerage Free Textletter DavidGreene24.com/join STR Management STR@DavidGreene24.com

David answers listener questions on structuring fair partnerships with private investors, deciding between paying down a mortgage or refinancing for future deals and exploring wholesaling—with little upfront cash. Plus, tips on starting with limited capital and smart financial planning to fuel your investing success.  Ask your questions to be featured on the show: https://davidgreene24.com/ask