Episode 196 - From Retail to Real Estate: Brian Green's $25M Investment Journey

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If you’re an entrepreneur looking to get into real estate, this episode is perfect for you! Today, we’re sitting down with Brian Green, long-time real estate investor and co-founder of Green Springs Capital Group, an investment and management company specializing in heavy value-added real estate. Brian’s story begins with his experience launching a successful retail store series, eventually leading to him selling it in a remarkable 4 million dollar deal. Since then, Brian has catapulted his real estate career with a 25-million-dollar portfolio and 128 doors of short-term rentals, multi-family properties, and more.

In this episode, Brian hopes to help beginner investors navigate everyday challenges, such as landing their first deal and understanding financing strategies. Brian shares his experiences with seller financing, including tips on talking with sellers, making compelling offers, and structuring deals that benefit both parties. We also discuss the concept of delayed financing, explaining how it can be a powerful tool for real estate investors.

When the market goes haywire, staying calm and focused is crucial - Brian offers strategies for maintaining composure and making sound decisions in a volatile market. He also emphasizes how to prepare for scaling up your real estate ventures. His proven-and-tested approach to scaling is rooted in hands-on management and strategic acquisitions, demonstrating how to achieve growth without sacrificing quality or profitability.

From being a retail entrepreneur to a real estate mogul, Brian’s story proves that succeeding in real estate doesn’t require formal training - just perseverance and grit, which will get you farther than you ever imagined. So tune in today and finally take control of your financial destiny!

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
[3:20] Beginning of His Entrepreneurship Journey
[6:05] On Opening Verizon Branches
[7:50] Advantages of Being an Entrepreneur
[11:45] The Power of Mentorships
[14:50] Selling His Businesses for a 4 Million Dollar Payout
[19:20] Landing His First Deal
[23:20] Mastering the BRRRR Method
[27:00] On Raising Private Money
[30:25] Buying a Residential Property on Commercial Financing
[34:10] Insider Tips for Buying Properties
[36:50] Why Mailers Are Still Extremely Effective
[40:45] Unlocking the Power of Seller Financing
[44:45] Diving Into His Current Portfolio
[50:25] On Keeping Investors Happy
HOST
Craig Curelop
📸 IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefiguy
📘 Book: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-house-hacking-strategy
🏘️ Buy Real Estate: https://bit.ly/3V3QDze
GUEST
Brian Green
📸 Brian’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebrian.green/
📸 Green Springs Capital IG: https://www.instagram.com/greenspringscapital/
💼 Website: https://greenspringscapitalgroup.com/
💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-green-5ab866a9/