Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast Why This Pro Athlete Chose Real Estate Investing with Dan Brisse
Mar 21, 2026
Dan Brisse, former pro snowboarder turned multifamily investor, shares his shift from athletic risk to building passive income. He talks about starting small, scaling to larger deals, and lessons from the 2020–21 boom. Conversations cover conservative underwriting, due diligence, tax strategy, and why operator quality and cash flow matter today.
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Athlete's Wakeup Call Led To Passive Income
- Dan Brisse left pro snowboarding after seeing teammates lose homes, relationships, and struggle post-career, which convinced him to build passive income.
- He prioritized multiple passive income streams early to avoid relying on a high-risk, short athletic runway.
Owning Real Assets Beats Saving Dollars
- Dan chose real estate to own tangible assets that hedge inflation and avoid dollar devaluation.
- Family story of a grandmother losing savings to high assisted-living costs illustrated why saving cash wasn't sufficient.
Started Small Then Scaled To Larger Multifamily
- Dan started small: bought a duplex, then a nineplex, then a 24-unit in 2012 while still snowboarding.
- He funded initial deals with roughly $25k and $75k checks and learned cashflow and property management on the job.
