Jeff Greene
Jeff Greene is a notable real estate billionaire who made his fortune by buying credit default swaps on subprime mortgage-backed bonds during the housing bubble. These investments resulted in him making over $800 million. Greene began building his real estate empire when he bought his home while earning his MBA at Harvard. By the time he graduated, he owned 18 properties. Presently a resident of Florida, Greene owns over 30 properties in the state. In addition, he owns 3,500 apartments in Los Angeles, three buildings in downtown Manhattan, and estates in the Hamptons and Malibu.
Jeff Greene Professional Experience / Academic History
Academic History
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BA, Economics and Sociology
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- To pay for college, Greene relied on scholarships, loans, and part-time jobs—he taught Hebrew 3 days a week and checked IDs outside the gym and library.
- To pay his way through Harvard Business School, he traveled the country selling circus tickets.
- Most of his fortune is now held in equities and other investments.
- He spent more than $30 million in 2018, trying unsuccessfully to win the Democratic primary for governor.
- He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.