Douglas Larson's guest appearances

Douglas Larson

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

Millennial Millionaire Real Estate Podcast

Justin Silverio

Anson Young

Jeremy Jones

Elliot Smith

Mike Simmons

Jonna Weber

Tucker Merrihew

David Allen

Danny Johnson

Tim Gordon

Monick Halm

Sharon Vornholt

Chad Carson

Amanda Han

Bill Allen

OwlTail

In this episode, Jonathan Farber interviews Douglas Larson on his path from learning about real estate from a cassette box set to shaping his dream lifestyle with real estate as his tool. Douglas is a west coast renaissance investor who teaches how to live the life you want as a real estate investor. In this episode, we dive into topics like: starting real estate creatively, building your real estate career, networking smart, and more! Top Takeaways: Creative ways to break into real estate - 10:20 - 20:00  Find leads any way you can - the more leads, the more good leads  Househacking is a good way to get started until you can afford the flip  Lease options are a great way to start with limited financing   Building your real estate career - 24:30 - 29:00  The best source of deals is the people you know  It can be so much more effective over time to take what comes rather than specializing  Having experience in many different types of real estate will open up many more opportunities   Building your network in the modern age - 29:30 - 33:00  BiggerPockets Facebook, etc. are excellent resources to meet many people at once  Meeting in person (when possible) is still fundamental to building relationships  The more you peddle the value you can bring, the more value will find you   Social Links: biggerpockets.com/users/LuckyLarson Connect With The host, Jonathan Farber Here! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfarber1/ Instagram: @jonjfarb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.farber.9 Facebook Group: Real Estate Mentorship Mastermind https://www.facebook.com/groups/860025821084224/ BiggerPockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/JonathanF29 Schedule a time to talk: https://calendly.com/jonathan-farber/1-on-1-with-jonathan-farber-mmtr Apply to be a guest on the podcast here: https://forms.gle/YNmALHUvDvuMWVVFA

In this episode, Jonathan Farber interviews Douglas Larson on his path from learning about real estate from a cassette box set to shaping his dream lifestyle with real estate as his tool. Douglas is a west coast renaissance investor who teaches how to live the life you want as a real estate investor. In this episode, we dive into topics like: starting real estate creatively, building your real estate career, networking smart, and more! Top Takeaways: Creative ways to break into real estate - 10:20 - 20:00 <ul> <li>Find leads any way you can - the more leads, the more good leads </li> <li>Househacking is a good way to get started until you can afford the flip </li> <li>Lease options are a great way to start with limited financing </li> </ul> Building your real estate career - 24:30 - 29:00 <ul> <li>The best source of deals is the people you know </li> <li>It can be so much more effective over time to take what comes rather than specializing </li> <li>Having experience in many different types of real estate will open up many more opportunities </li> </ul> Building your network in the modern age - 29:30 - 33:00 <ul> <li>BiggerPockets Facebook, etc. are excellent resources to meet many people at once </li> <li>Meeting in person (when possible) is still fundamental to building relationships </li> <li>The more you peddle the value you can bring, the more value will find you </li> </ul> Social Links: <a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/LuckyLarson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biggerpockets.com/users/LuckyLarson</a> Connect With The host, Jonathan Farber Here! LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfarber1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfarber1/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonjfarb/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jonjfarb</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.farber.9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.farber.9</a> Facebook Group: Real Estate Mentorship Mastermind <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/860025821084224/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/860025821084224/</a> BiggerPockets: <a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/JonathanF29" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/JonathanF29</a> Schedule a time to talk: <a href="https://calendly.com/jonathan-farber/1-on-1-with-jonathan-farber-mmtr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://calendly.com/jonathan-farber/1-on-1-with-jonathan-farber-mmtr</a> Apply to be a guest on the podcast here: <a href="https://forms.gle/YNmALHUvDvuMWVVFA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/YNmALHUvDvuMWVVFA</a>

#79 Douglas Larson: How to Build a Successful Real Estate Portfolio Without Sacrificing Your Desired Lifestyle 

On today's episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we are excited to bring you a fascinating interview with real estate investor Douglas Larson. Douglas has been investing for over 15 years, doing everything from flipping, buy and hold, lease options and more. Additionally, Douglas has some great stories of working for several weeks on a Guru sales floor, and sheds new light on the shady sales world that we, at BiggerPockets, stand so strongly against. You definitely don't want to miss this entertaining and informative show!

On today's episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we are excited to bring you a fascinating interview with real estate investor Douglas Larson. Douglas has been investing for over 15 years, doing everything from flipping, buy and hold, lease options and more. Additionally, Douglas has some great stories of working for several weeks on a Guru sales floor, and sheds new light on the shady sales world that we, at BiggerPockets, stand so strongly against. You definitely don't want to miss this entertaining and informative show!

#41: How to Profit Through Long Term Flipping and Lease Options with Douglas Larson

On today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we are excited to bring you a fascinating interview with real estate investor Douglas Larson. Douglas has been investing for over 15 years, doing everything from flipping, buy and hold, lease options and more. Additionally, Douglas has some great stories of working for several weeks on a Guru sales floor, and sheds new light on the shady sales world that we, at BiggerPockets, stand so strongly against. You definitely don’t want to miss this entertaining and informative show! Read the transcript for episode 41 with Douglas Larson here. In This Show, We Cover How Douglas started investing in an expensive locationTips for starting while working a full time jobHow to encourage your spouse to support your REI dreamTips for bidding for properties in online auctions“Scandal” in the online auction worldWorking with your spouse in a real estate businessLessons learned while working the “Guru” sales trainingTips for dealing with contractors and keeping them on the job siteAnd a lot more! Links from the Show What Does the Fox Say (See the Video Below!)The 9-Year-Old Idea That Continues to Change Lives: Happy Birthday BiggerPockets!The BiggerPockets Podcast Homepage (Check out our new photo!)The BiggerPockets Resources PageBP Podcast 028: Note Investing and Raising Private Money with Dave Van HornBP Podcast 037: Full Time Income, Part Time Lifestyle Real Estate Investing with Aaron MazzrilloBP Podcast 034: Virtual Real Estate Investing and How to Find Great Deals in a Hot Market with Anson YoungJohn T Reed – The B.S. ChecklistPostlets.com **Also – be sure to check out this great article from Douglas from over in the BiggerPockets Member Blogs with even more information from Douglas, as well as some photos of some of the properties mentioned in the show! “Bigger Pockets Podcast Show 41…” ** Books Mentioned in the Show The 4 Hour Workweek by Timothy FerrissRich Dad Poor Dadby Robert KiyosakiRich Dad’s Success Stories: Real Life Success Stories from Real Life People Who Followed the Rich Dad Lessons by Robert KiyosakiThe Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley7 Habits of Highly Effective People byFreakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt Tweetable Topics People pay good money for turn key investments (Tweet This!)A lot of people can talk story – but not everyone get’s it.(Tweet This!)Luck doesn’t fall from the sky. You make your own luck.(Tweet This!) Connect with Douglas Douglas’ Website: LuckyLarson.comDouglas’ BiggerPockets Profile See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, we are excited to bring you a fascinating interview with real estate investor Douglas Larson. Douglas has been investing for over 15 years, doing everything from flipping, buy and hold, lease options and more. Additionally, Douglas has some great stories of working for several weeks on a Guru sales floor, and sheds new light on the shady sales world that we, at BiggerPockets, stand so strongly against. You definitely don’t want to miss this entertaining and informative show! <a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/bpp41-douglas-larson-podcast-transcript-flipping-lease-options" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read the transcript for episode 41 with Douglas Larson here</a>. In This Show, We Cover <ul><li>How Douglas started investing in an expensive location</li><li>Tips for starting while working a full time job</li><li>How to encourage your spouse to support your REI dream</li><li>Tips for bidding for properties in online auctions</li><li>“Scandal” in the online auction world</li><li>Working with your spouse in a real estate business</li><li>Lessons learned while working the “Guru” sales training</li><li>Tips for dealing with contractors and keeping them on the job site</li><li>And a lot more!</li></ul> Links from the Show <ul><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jofNR_WkoCE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Does the Fox Say</a> (See the Video Below!)</li><li><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/2013/10/22/9-year-old-biggerpockets/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 9-Year-Old Idea That Continues to Change Lives: Happy Birthday BiggerPockets!</a></li><li><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BiggerPockets Podcast Homepage</a> (Check out our new photo!)</li><li><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/rei" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BiggerPockets Resources Page</a></li><li><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/2013/07/25/podcast-dave-van-horn-note-investing-private-money/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BP Podcast 028: Note Investing and Raising Private Money with Dave Van Horn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/2013/09/26/lifestyle-investing-podcast-aaron-mazzrillo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BP Podcast 037: Full Time Income, Part Time Lifestyle Real Estate Investing with Aaron Mazzrillo</a></li><li><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/2013/09/05/virtual-investing-deals-heated-market-anson-young/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BP Podcast 034: Virtual Real Estate Investing and How to Find Great Deals in a Hot Market with Anson Young</a></li><li><a href="http://www.johntreed.com/BSchecklist.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John T Reed – The B.S. Checklist</a></li><li><a href="http://www.postlets.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Postlets.com</a></li></ul> **Also – be sure to check out this great article from Douglas from over in the BiggerPockets Member Blogs with even more information from Douglas, as well as some photos of some of the properties mentioned in the show! “<a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/64/blog_posts/31256-bigger-pockets-podcast-show-41" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bigger Pockets Podcast Show 41…</a>” ** Books Mentioned in the Show <ul><li><a href="http://amzn.to/29X2JU7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 4 Hour Workweek</a> by Timothy Ferriss</li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2a9oIeb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rich Dad Poor Dad</a>by Robert Kiyosaki</li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2a9qhc2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rich Dad’s Success Stories: Real Life Success Stories from Real Life People Who Followed the Rich Dad Lessons</a> by Robert Kiyosaki</li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2ai6KVX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Millionaire Next Door</a> by Thomas J. Stanley</li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/29T6T4d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7 Habits of Highly Effective People</a> by</li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2a33Uaj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything</a> by Steven D. Levitt</li></ul> Tweetable Topics <ul><li>People pay good money for turn key investments (<a href="http://clicktotweet.com/M4H6b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tweet This!</a>)</li><li>A lot of people can talk story – but not everyone get’s it.(<a href="http://clicktotweet.com/KnRp6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tweet This!</a>)</li><li>Luck doesn’t fall from the sky. You make your own luck.(<a href="http://clicktotweet.com/U97jq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tweet This!</a>)</li></ul> Connect with Douglas <ul><li>Douglas’ Website: <a href="http://luckylarson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LuckyLarson.com</a></li><li>Douglas’ <a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/LuckyLarson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BiggerPockets Profile</a></li></ul> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.