The David Greene Show

Sell More Homes in 2026: The Exact Game Plan Top Agents Are Using I Episode 117

Are you ready to make sure 2026 is better than 2025? Today’s show is all about making plans, and making commitments, to ensure you get the results you want. Chris Lloyd shares his goals to not only sell more homes, but also to improve his team’s sales AND get his broker’s license in three additional states. Chris shares what he’s done to keep his team’s success high, their reviews positive, and their referrals coming. Chris shares how his faith drives him to serve others, including the agents working underneath him. Chris has already had two agents join his team, and four listing appointments set in the first week of 2026, and he’s not stopping now! If you’ve been looking for motivation to continue taking action in 2025, today’s podcast is for you.

The Hidden Nightmare of Owning a Luxury STR I Episode 116

Today’s show features an interview with former Marine and current RE agent/investor Sean McDonnell. Sean shares his story of how he focused on buying one house a year, slowly building up his RE portfolio while also building a RE sales team using skills he learned during his time in the military. Sean’s story changed when his STR property manager quit on him, leaving him managing three of his own properties. The burden of that work led Sean to look into executing a 1031 where he traded three small STR’s for one lakefront luxury property he had stayed at with his family and loved the experience. The story turned ugly at this point, and Sean shares lessons he’s learned trying to manage a luxury STR property with so many complications he did not expect. Tons of juicy lessons are in this show you don’t want to miss!

Airbnb Is Turning on Hosts—Here’s What Investors Should Do

Is Airbnb still worth it for investors—or is the game changing fast? In this episode of The David Greene Show, David sits down with short-term rental investor Ashley Cole, who owns 19 STRs and manages over 40 properties, to break down what’s actually working in today’s market. They cover house hacking strategies that still make sense, including rent-by-the-room and value-add plays, and why focusing on seller credits can matter more than purchase price. David and Ashley also get real about the growing frustrations with Airbnb—from rising fees and refund scams to shifting platform priorities—and explain why more investors are turning to direct bookings and professional property management to protect their returns. If you’re investing in short-term rentals or thinking about house hacking in this market, this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and adapt before the rules change again.

BRRRR Is ‘Dead’— Here’s Why This Investor Is Still Printing Wealth I Episode 114

The BRRRR method is working in Kansas! On today’s show, David interviews Tony Javier, a BRRRR investor/flipper who does it all remotely from out of state. Tony has been investing since 2001 and shares valuable insight into how he built his portfolio utilizing a combination of the BRRRR method and house flipping. Like David, Tony started his career waiting tables in restaurants, moved into selling houses, and now runs an entire staff supporting him in his acquisition, rehab, and management of his rental properties. Tony helps RE investors scale their businesses by getting them on TV where their led flow increases and shares what he does to do this. A very interesting show that also covers principles from Better Than Cash Flow: The Ten Ways You Make Money in Real Estate, available on amazon. Download today!

Why One Niche Isn’t Enough Anymore in Real Estate I Episode 113

In this podcast episode, David Greene talks with Josh Shriner, an Oklahoma-based real estate agent and investor, about what it really takes to survive and grow in today’s real estate market. Josh shares how he mixes house flips, long-term rentals, and Airbnbs instead of sticking to one niche, using flips to create capital for buy-and-hold properties while managing around a dozen projects at once. They dive into what’s working in the Tulsa and Broken Arrow Airbnb market, why location and walkability matter more than hype, and how thoughtful, moody design can outperform the basic white-and-gray look. Josh also breaks down how he finds most of his deals off-market through SEO leads, agent relationships, wholesalers, and long-term connections, plus his path from an unfulfilling W-2 job to building a purpose-driven real estate business. If you’re interested in real estate investing, house flipping, rentals, or Airbnbs—especially in Midwest or smaller markets—this episode is packed with practical advice, real talk, and lessons you can actually use.