BiggerPockets Host, Author, and Real Estate Expert, David Greene returns to Straight Up Chicago Investor and holds nothing back as he explains how he dealt with fraud in his real estate portfolio.
David explains why real estate is not an end-all solution to your finances and discusses the importance of reserves and playing defense, as outlined in his recent book Pillars of Wealth. He shares how he had 50 properties stolen from his portfolio and how that was part of a series of events that decimated his finances! David is extremely open and honest in explaining how he dealt with these troubling times and found support. This episode is a clear example of why it’s important to have your business protected from all angles and understand that tumultuous times can happen to any of us!
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02:10 Housing Provider Tip - Regularly check your entities on the Secretary of State website.
03:37 Intro to our guest, David Greene!
11:11 Understanding “Defense” in Business!
14:09 David’s Fraud Story.
28:21 Bouncing back during tough times.
36:18 Finding the right support group.
41:16 Succeeding in a high interest rate market!
49:37 The Future of BiggerPockets!
53:00 10 year horizon for David Greene!
55:36 What is David’s competitive advantage?
56:22 One piece of advice for new investors.
57:12 What do you do for fun?
58:19 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?
60:56 Local Network Recommendation?
62:09 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you?
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Guest Name: David Greene
Guest Company: The David Green Team & The One Brokerage
Guest Link: https://www.davidgreene24.com/
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