David Greene is a real estate investor and the current host of the BiggerPockets real estate podcast. He has authored several best-selling books, including Long-Distance Real Estate Investing; Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat; and the Top Producer Trilogy: Sold, Skill, and Scale.Today’s episode is 2 parts: Part 1, recorded in front of a live audience, focuses on real estate investing in today’s market and David's forecast for 2023 and beyond. Part 2 focuses on David's approach to self-development and what he's doing to build a better a life for himself.David and Brandon also talk about:-David's warning that owning real estate may only be reserved for wealthy people in the near future.-Cash flow as a "defensive" mechanism-10 ways to make money in real estate-The effectiveness of BRRRR in today’s market-The importance of giving, rather than taking when climbing towards success-How David transformed from timid teenager to law enforcement officer to celebrated real estate professional-“House Hacking” for financial freedom-Delayed gratification, and how older investors see things differently-The value of creating multiple units on one property-Brandon's Crystal Clear Criteria when searching for a property-How to be direct about what you want when achieving your goals-Why skills and extreme ownership are necessary for success-The story of Rosie’s 4-plexDavid Greene’s Charitable Cause:The Tim Tebow Foundation, whose stated mission is to "fight for the Most Vulnerable People in the world—the MVP" through their work in four main focuses: Anti-Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation, Orphan Care + Prevention, Profound Medical Needs, and Special Needs Ministry.Connect with David on socials:https://www.instagram.com/davidgreene24https://www.davidgreene24.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgreene24/