Brian started his real estate investing career during the last year of his post-doctoral studies in 1995. He took a course in buying properties out of probate. From there he bought his first property which sold a few years later for twice what he originally paid. During his second post-doctoral position, he acquired multiple rental properties. During the 2000s, he continued to acquire rental properties and expanded his areas in real estate investing branching out to pre-foreclosures, fix-and-flips, wholesaling, and most recently, vacant land. From 2007-2009, Brian and his wife, Christa, built a vacation rental in Breckenridge, Colorado. Using a conservative model for rentals, he weathered the subprime crisis of 2007-2012. The 2010s were marked by both cheap money and houses. HDTV shows had everyone thinking they could flip houses; being established, Brian did not fall for this. Now we are facing a new reality much like the 2000s and before. Money and houses are now expensive. The techniques that Brian used to acquire property are now more important than ever. To help new investors, Brian outlines the techniques that have made him successful in his new book and Udemy course, “Real Estate Investing for Beginners: Finding Your Best Path to Success.”. Brian Penn is a real estate investor who has a great story to share and words of wisdom to impart for both beginning and veteran investors alike, so grab your pen and paper, buckle up and enjoy the ride. Want to get in contact with Brian Penn? Reach out at https://www.realestatesuccess4u.com. Want to become financially free through commercial real estate? Check out our eBook to learn how to jump start a cash flowing real estate portfolio here https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-book  Enjoy the show? Subscribe to the channel for all our upcoming real estate investor interviews and episodes.  ************************************************************************  GET INVOLVED, CONNECTED & GROW YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESS  LEARN -- Want to learn the ins and outs of real estate investing? Check out our book at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com/real-estate-wealth-book  PARTNER -- Want to partner on a deal or connect in person? Email the host Gabe Petersen at gabe@therealestateinvestingclub.com or reach out on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-petersen/  WATCH -- Want to watch our YouTube channel? Click here: https://bit.ly/theREIshow  ************************************************************************   ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE INVESTING CLUB SHOW   Hear from successful real estate investors across every asset class on how they got started investing in real estate and then grew from their first deal to a portfolio of cash-flowing properties. We interview real estate pros from every asset class and learn what strategies they used to create generational wealth for themselves and their families. The REI Club is an interview-based real estate show that will teach you the fastest ways to start and grow your real estate investing career in today's market - from multifamily, to self-storage, to mobile home parks, to mix-use industrial, you'll hear it all! Join us as we delve into our guBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show