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Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson
Hosted by Chad Coach Carson · EN
Chad "Coach" Carson shares practical advice about using real estate to retire early (aka achieve financial independence) and do more of what matters. You'll hear in-depth episodes with tips from Chad plus interviews with other real estate investors at various levels of their financial independence journey.
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#495: Should You Put 40% Down on Rentals Right Now?
1w ago00:18:50Tap to summarize⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-495 ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-495 ▶️Next Episode: How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/357-how-to-become-financially-free-with-5-small-simple/id1448707654?i=1000665864424 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/336CUBMafiXziE1NfdMh8O?si=MX98eU8FQD-bWo5hIcFfZg -------------------------- 🎬 Topics Covered: (0:00) - Is Putting 40% Down Actually Smarter? (1:03) - Why Interest Rates Change Everything Right Now (2:05) - Why "Boring" Rentals Still Win (6:00) - When Leverage Helps… and When It Hurts (8:27) - The Smarter Way to Compare Deals and Financing (9:22) - The Hidden Problems That Can Kill a Deal (12:51) - Which Real Estate Strategy Fits You? (14:40) - Don't Have Much Time? Here's the Better Investing Path (17:44) - The Long-Term Strategy That Actually Builds Freedom (18:04) - How to Become Financially Free With 5 Small, Simple Rentals 🎙️ Episode #495 - Most investors think putting 40% down is too conservative. But in today's market, it might be the smartest way to build wealth while reducing risk and protecting your cash flow. 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/40down/ 🔗 Connect with Erion: Twitter: https://x.com/investarchitect Website: https://www.signaturehouston.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erionshehaj/ -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan 🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant-yt 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT
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#494: Why Selling Your Rental At A Loss Beats Holding It
2w ago00:19:37Tap to summarize📃 Get a Landlord Quote with Steadily → https://www.coachcarson.com/steadily-pod-494 ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-494 ▶️Next Episode: How Much Tax Will You Owe Selling a Rental? (Real Numbers Inside) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgNXl8eqa2U -------------------------- 🎬 Topics Covered: (0:00) - Story 1: The Rental I Should've Sold Years Earlier (5:25) - How to Prevent a Devastating Loss (6:10) - Story 2: This 5-Unit Was Bleeding Money. Should He Sell? (10:59) - Story 3: This "Turnkey" Became a Nightmare (13:35) - My Framework for Bad Deals That Go Wrong (13:58) - Lesson 1: Losing Money Doesn't Make You a Bad Investor (14:50) - Lesson 2: Why "Cheap" Rentals are the Most Expensive (16:13) - Lesson 3: The 3 Questions I Ask Before I Sell a Rental (18:46) - How Much Tax Will You Owe Selling a Rental? 🎙️ Episode #494 - Sometimes the smartest real estate move is to sell, even at a loss. Learn the simple framework that can help you know when it's time to move on. 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/sellingbeatsholding/ -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan 🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant-yt 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT
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#493: How 8 Rental Properties Bought Dion His Freedom
3w ago00:45:12Tap to summarize⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-493 ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-493 ▶️Next Episode: How to Raise Rents the RIGHT WAY | For Small Landlords Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/336-how-to-raise-rents-the-right-way-for-small-landlords/id1448707654?i=1000650340124 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XZ9R6Uw1DhN78oER2W7dc?si=y1o8dbtpT8iIJReavb5uSA -------------------------- 🎬 Topics Covered: (0:00) - How Smart Investors Design Freedom First (0:52) - Why Dion Walked Away From His Old Market (8:50) - The Market Filters Dion Uses Before the Math (13:03) - What Investors Miss About Picking Markets (21:07) - Why a Great Deal IS NOT Enough (30:51) - Single-Family vs. Multifamily: What Wins? (34:00) - Dion's Biggest Investing Lessons So Far (38:14) - Why Financial Freedom Isn't About Quitting Work (45:02) - How to Raise Rent the Right Way 🎙️ Episode #493 - Choosing the right market isn't about chasing the best numbers. Here's how smart investors actually pick where to buy in 2026. 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/therightmarket2026/ 🔗 Connect with Dion: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjXCAh2R1gwE1WlmNRUNpIg -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan 🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant-yt 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT
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#492: Given $250K, Here's How We'd Quit Our Jobs in 10 Years
4w ago00:37:05Tap to summarize⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-492 ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-492 ▶️Next Episode: The Truth About the Borrow Until You Die Strategy (What Actually Works) Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/471-the-truth-about-the-borrow-until-you-die/id1448707654?i=1000745724639 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tj63LajLWkerDoT8hHx5p?si=CKvLkMR9SXWKJ5ErA_ppvw -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - $250K, a Job, and 10 Years to Freedom (01:13) - Why You Have More Time Than You Think (04:40) - How House Hacking Accelerates Wealth (05:21) - Choosing the Right Market for This Strategy (07:21) - Turning One Property Into Multiple Deals (11:51) - Funding the Next Deal Without Starting Over (15:02) - Using New Construction to Scale Faster (21:03) - Why Your First Deals Should Be Close to Home (22:02) - Short-Term Rentals in Today's Market (28:13) - Don't Outpace Your Skill Level (30:38) - An Alternative Path: Long-Term Rentals (34:07) - Why You Should Try Multiple Strategies (36:13) - The Truth About the Borrow Until You Die Strategy 🎙️ Episode #492 - Most investors think cash flow is the goal. But the real money is made by building equity first, and turning it into freedom. 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/startover250k/ 🔗 Rob's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Robuilt -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan 🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant-yt 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT
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#491: Why There Should Always Be One More Deal
Jun 800:49:24Tap to summarize⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-491 ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-491 ▶️Next Episode: How Many Rentals Do You ACTUALLY Need to Retire? (The Real Number) Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/483-how-many-rentals-do-you-actually-need-to-retire/id1448707654?i=1000761070798 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0PWXaqIpwfvopSncC91s9s?si=riB3_klCQyucv1FtmpP0Vw -------------------------- 🎬 Topics Covered: (0:00) - What Comes After Real Estate Success? (0:35) - How David Got Started From Scratch (3:36) - The Fear That Stops Most Investors (6:53) - Why David Switched to Short-Term Rentals (14:41) - The Unexpected Challenges of STR Investing (20:39) - Tech that ALL STRs Need to Run (22:27) - The Real Profits $$$ STRs Can Make (30:57) - Why David Always Does One More Deal (35:24) - When to Stop Growing & Scaling (41:14) - Why Happiness Beats Success (45:45) - Advice David Wishes He Had Earlier (48:14) - How Many Rentals Do You Really Need? 🎙️ Episode #491 - There should always be one more deal, but not for the reason you think. Here's how smart investors balance growth, risk, and real life. 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/onemoredeal/ 🔗 Connect with David: Oregon Vacation Rentals: https://orgetaways.com/ Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dodge-49309672/ -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan 🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant-yt 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT
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#490: Meet the $1M Entrepreneur Buying Boring Rental Properties
Jun 100:58:50Tap to summarize⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-490 ⚒️ Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-490 ▶️ Next Episode: How a New Mom Built a $3 Million Rental Portfolio in 7 Years Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/345-how-a-new-mom-built-a-%243-million-rental/id1448707654?i=1000656884355 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mQuFkegaSS9lj92iy9lAq?si=3aF8WwiGQ_69Saw8x6i6lg -------------------------- 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - Why real estate if you're already winning in business? (02:51) - The real cost of skipping real estate (05:13) - $200K in stocks vs. $200K in rentals (10:07) - Can't find the 1% rule? (16:48) - Airbnbs, flips, and syndications (23:49) - There's no one right path to financial freedom (23:47) - The income gap that built his wealth fastest (28:49) - Stop trading time for money (38:12) - The 3 ways to reach financial independence (44:27) - How to invest money before you can spend it (58:18) - How a New Mom Built a $3 Million Rental Portfolio in 7 Years 🎙️ Episode #490 - The fastest path to wealth isn't one strategy, it's three. Here's how business, real estate, and index funds work together. 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/3leggedwealthstool/ 🔗 Connect with Cody Berman: New Book: https://retireby30book.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codydberman/ The FI Show: https://thefishow.com/ -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan 🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant-yt 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT
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#489: Can You Get a HELOC on a Rental? (Here's the Real Answer)
May 2500:48:10Tap to summarize🗓️ Schedule an Appointment with Bryan → https://www.coachcarson.com/coast2coastmortgage-pod-489 👥 Appointment with Bryan's team (fastest) → https://www.coachcarson.com/bellomortgage-pod-489 ▶️Next Episode: DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/413-dscr-loans-explained-how-to-qualify-without-a/id1448707654?i=1000709881289 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2L6FtKOwQzRhRaSjlFTHOd?si=38jWNCmLTNCRT2OOwunHsA -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (0:00) - Can You Get a HELOC on a Rental Property? (1:26) - What a HELOC Actually Is (1:59) - HELOCs vs. Home Equity Loans (4:22) - Why Rental HELOCs Are Different (7:22) - When a HELOC Makes Sense (15:14) - When a Cash-Out Refinance Beats a HELOC (22:13) - What DSCR Means for Investors (23:21) - Financing Options for Self-Employed Borrowers (28:41) - Why Broker Access Can Save Money (30:02) - Creative Ways to Improve Cash Flow (33:14) - FHA Loans for Multi-Family Properties (35:34) - Best Financial Strategy for a Build-To-Rent Property (40:00) - How to Prepare Your Credit and Reserves (44:39) - Why Brokers Often Beat Direct Lenders (46:38) - Schedule a Meeting to Discuss your Loan Options (47:40) - DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns 🎙️ Episode #489 - Can you get a HELOC on a rental property? Yes, but it's not that simple. Here's when it works, when it doesn't, and what to watch out for. 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/heloconrentals/ -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan 🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant-yt 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT
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#488: 60 Years of Real Estate Wisdom You Need in 2026
May 1801:00:39Tap to summarize⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-488 ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-488 ▶️ Next Episode: How to Structure a Win-Win Partnership for Rental Properties with John Schaub Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/343-how-to-structure-a-win-win-partnership-for/id1448707654?i=1000655394809 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/01XZJHgujIThW7uLRXwVbb?si=JpJP5z2QQ1Kr3BX7_RrcRw -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - The "Unemployed by Design" Philosophy (03:17) - The 10-Year Blueprint for Long-Term Wealth (06:40) - How to Craft Offers That Actually Get Accepted (12:36) - Turning Trust into an Endless Referral Engine (19:51) - Why Your Word Is More Valuable Than Cash (23:54) - Mapping the Stages of an Investor's Journey (28:14) - How to Scale and Evolve Your Portfolio with Notes (38:44) - The Great Debate: Financial Leverage vs. Owning Free & Clear (48:25) - Shifting to a Harvester Mindset & Finding Your Purpose (57:38) - Why Continuous Learning Keeps You Ahead of the Competition (59:25) - How to Structure a Win-Win Partnership for Rental Properties 🎙️ Episode #488 – Listen to 60 years of real estate wisdom distilled into one conversation. Here's what actually works if you want long-term wealth and freedom. 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/investingwisdom/ 🔗 Connect with Pete Fortunato: Website: https://www.peterfortunato.com/ Phone: 727-244-4337 -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan 🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine
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#487: If I Were 50 and Behind on Retirement, I'd Do This!
May 1100:30:05Tap to summarize⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-487 🏠 TurboTenant – Self-Manage Your Rental Properties for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant-yt ▶️Next Video: How to Analyze a Rental Property in 2026 (No Spreadsheets or Calculators Needed) -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - The Panic Trap: Why Catching Up Fast Backfires (01:06) - The 2-Minute Drill: Slow and Steady Wins (02:42) - Defining Your Income Floor: Safe and Steady Sources (05:26) - Mark and Lisa's Story: Two Paths to Retirement (09:01) - Path A: The Load-Up Years (1-3) (12:42) - Path A: The Plateau (4-9) (15:17) - Path A: The Harvest (Year 10) (17:11) - What Happens after 10 Years (19:38) - Alternate Ending: Sell More Properties, Pay Off Debt (21:04) - Path B: The All-Cash Alternative (25:56) - Is Path A or B Better? (27:44) - Try this 2-Minute Drill in Your Life (29:24) - How to Analyze a Rental Property in 2026 🎙️ Episode #487 – Feel behind on retirement? Don't panic. Here's how to build a "rental pension" in 10 years without taking big risks. 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/rentalpensionplan/ -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine
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#486: He Bought 3 Long-Distance Rentals in 1 Year – Here's Exactly How
May 400:55:02Tap to summarize⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-486 ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-486 ▶️ Next Episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/357-how-to-become-financially-free-with-5-small-simple/id1448707654?i=1000665864424 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/336CUBMafiXziE1NfdMh8O?si=MX98eU8FQD-bWo5hIcFfZg -------------------------- 🎙️ Episode #486 – He didn't have more time, he just started taking action. Here's how one investor bought 3 rentals while working full-time. 🎬 Topics Covered: (0:00) - No Time? This Is How You Still Buy Rentals (0:38) - He Bought Multiple Rentals in Just 2 Years (8:03) - The Hidden Fear Keeping You Stuck (11:13) - The Buy Box That Actually Gets Deals (17:07) - His First Deal Happened Fast (Here's How) (22:59) - This Deal Looked Good… But Here's the Truth (29:22) - Managing Rentals From Another State (No Experience) (31:57) - The #1 Trait of a Contractor You Can Trust (34:48) - How He Funded Deals Without Waiting Years (38:14) - From Stuck to His Amazing Portfolio Today (42:54) - Why Smart Investors Still Make Mistakes (46:54) - His Next Move (And Why It Matters) (54:14) - You Don't Need 20 Rentals to Be Free 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/investwithnotime 🔗 Connect with Luke: https://www.instagram.com/greenlightsrealestate/ -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust: https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan 🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine
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