Doing Good While Doing Well in Real Estate - EP 26

In this episode of The Whole Enchilada of Real Estate Investing, host Lou Brown talks with Dave Holman, an investor and developer from Maine who’s built a diverse portfolio focused on sustainability, profitability, and purpose. Dave shares his journey from starting with zero properties to managing over 360 units, combining historic rehabs, green construction, and syndications. They explore team building, doing good while doing well, and creative strategies for growing wealth through smart, values-driven investing.

🎧 Hosted by: Lou Brown

👤 Guest:🖋 Dave Holman – Real Estate Investor, Developer, and Syndicator

⭐ Guest Bio:Dave Holman is a real estate investor, broker, and co-owner of 94 rental units in Southern Maine. With nearly a decade of experience, he focuses on improving communities through sustainable investing, property management, syndications, and energy-efficient development. Before entering real estate, Dave co-founded a multilingual retail chain in Bolivia aimed at environmental and social impact. He is also the author of three books—Youth Renewing the Countryside, Coffee Smuggler, and Cyber Fire—and continues to work with investors, residents, and contractors to create housing solutions that benefit both people and the planet.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ Real estate as a tool for doing good

✔️ Team building & leadership lessons

✔️ Profitability through energy-efficient upgrades

✔️ Finding great deals through relationships

✔️ Long-term wealth with buy-and-hold strategy

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🌐 Website → http://www.holmanhomes.com/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-holman-mba-7254a513/

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