Episode 229 - Building a Profitable Business Remotely: Real Estate, Virtual Staff, and Automation Tips with Adrienne Greene

Are you wondering how to build businesses that allow you to travel the world? In this episode, Craig is with Adrienne Greene, an experienced entrepreneur and real estate investor who has successfully built a real estate portfolio and virtual staffing business while living abroad. She made the leap from a traditional W2 job to running multiple businesses remotely, and in this episode, she shares her inspiring journey.  

Adrienne’s path began with real estate investing on a farm, and she discovered the power of house hacking by renting out a basement to generate income. As her portfolio grew, she scaled her investments through systems and virtual assistants, making the process smoother and more efficient. Balancing real estate investing with family life while traveling full-time wasn’t easy, but Adrienne found ways to make it work.  

She also reveals the technology tools that keep her business running effortlessly. Tune in to learn how you can build a business that supports your dreams, whether you're at home or traveling the world. This episode is packed with actionable insights to help you achieve financial freedom, automate your business, and live life on your terms. 

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:
[02:31] - Adrienne Greene joins the show from Hanoi, Vietnam.
[03:41] - Adrienne talks about her experience traveling with her family.
[05:41] - Adrienne explains how she transitioned from finance to teaching.
[07:54] - Adrienne shares her first step into entrepreneurship through tutoring.
[08:34] - Adrienne recounts starting a family farm and the lessons learned.
[10:58] - How Adrienne turned her family farm into an investment opportunity.
[13:38] - Adrienne discusses her first real estate purchase, a family farm.
[17:23] - Adrienne shares the numbers on her first farm deal and its profitability.
[20:56] - Transitioning from a farm to a more profitable real estate strategy.
[24:33] - How Adrienne scaled up condos in Northern Virginia.
[27:43] - The power of investing in rental properties for cash flow.
[30:48] - Adrienne’s big move to Myrtle Beach and the start of short-term rentals. [33:58] - Lessons from managing short-term rentals remotely and building systems.
[36:48] - Adrienne talks about her short-term rental experience with Airbnb.
[39:18] - How automation and outsourcing systems help Adrienne travel while managing properties. 

HOST
Craig Curelop   
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefiguy   
📘 Book: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-house-hacking-strategy   
🏘️ Buy Real Estate: https://bit.ly/3V3QDze   

GUEST
Adrienne Greene
📘Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARealGreen123/
🌐Website: https://adriennegreen.com/
🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arealgreen/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arealgreen