He Built a $2.5B Real Estate Empire... Now He’s Giving it All Away | Greg Perlman

Learn from the millionaires and billionaires we interview on calls every week. Sign up for our community here: https://www.skool.com/schoolofmentors... Greg Perlman is one of the most successful and generous real estate investors in America. Founder of multiple real estate ventures and one of the largest affordable housing portfolios in the country, Greg built a $2.5 billion empire owning more than 25,000 apartments across the United States. After decades of building wealth through Section 8 housing, he made a decision almost no billionaire makes — he’s giving away 75% of his fortune. From turning overlooked government housing programs into billion-dollar opportunities to selling half his portfolio for over $1.2 billion, Greg mastered the art of patience, long-term investing, and creating impact at scale. But what truly sets him apart is his belief that real wealth has nothing to do with money — it’s about generosity, purpose, and showing up for people. In this episode, Greg reveals how he built one of the most profitable real estate empires in America, the mindset that allowed him to stay grounded while making billions, and why he believes luck, not just hard work, plays a bigger role in success than most admit. He also shares the defining moment that shifted his focus from building wealth to giving it away, and why he thinks billionaires have a moral responsibility to lift others up. Find Greg Perlman here Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_changer... Enjoyed this video? Please leave a like and subscribe! - Hard Knocks Podcast Follow our main YouTube channel here: / @theschoolofhardknocks Subscribe to our newsletter: https://schoolofhardknocks.beehiiv.co... Check Out Our Merchandise Here: http://shophardknocks.com Our Equipment and Books We Recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theschool...