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#467: Should I pay down debt or buy more rentals? (Best of CC)

Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson

Release Date: 12/26/2025

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🎙️ Episode #467 - The age-old question of: should you keep acquiring properties or shift gears to pay down existing debt? Coach and Erion talk you through the nuances of this decision, exploring key milestones, income goals, and lifestyle considerations to help you navigate your unique path to financial freedom.

 

📑 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/paydownorbuymore/

 

🎬 Timestamps:

00:00 - Buy a New Property or Pay Down Debt?

00:18 - Join my exclusive community

00:50 - When to Start Paying Off Debt?

03:35 - Real Estate as a Source of Income

04:53 - When to Focus on Income

05:37 - Maximizing Return vs. Income

09:12 - Investing to Achieve Financial Goals

12:12 - The Importance of Long-Term Thinking

12:36 - Setting Investment Income Goals

16:17 - How to Connect with Us

16:34 - How to Pay Off Rental Property Debt Quickly

 

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