Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson
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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#460: Rents Dropped 30% β Here's What Happened Next
11/21/2025
#460: Rents Dropped 30% β Here's What Happened Next
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #460 β What happens when rents fall 30% overnight? Coach Carson shares the real numbers, lessons, and mindset shifts from his own rental portfolio after a sudden market slowdown. βΆοΈ Next Episode: 7 Tips for Renting Out Your House Apple: Spotify: π Show Notes: π¬ Timestamps: (0:00) - Update on my 4 vacant properties (0:51) - Check out my private community (1:12) - Pricing of my 4 units (6:50) - New vacancy conflict (10:12) - My pricing & market strategy (16:10) - My college student rental (17:29) - Move fast in market changes (18:12) - Have the right price (20:40) - Have cash reserves & low debt (21:43) - Why not change strategy? (23:23) - Are college rentals viable? (26:22) - 7 Tips for Renting Out Your House ___________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#459: How Busy People Can Build Wealth With Simple Rentals (CAKE Method)
11/17/2025
#459: How Busy People Can Build Wealth With Simple Rentals (CAKE Method)
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #459 β Think youβre too busy to invest in real estate? Learn why time-strapped professionals are perfect candidates for the CAKE Method: a simple formula built around low-risk rentals, quality tenants, and long-term wealth. βΆοΈ Next Episode: The Best Appliances Every Rental Property Must Have Apple: Spotify: π Show Notes: π¬ Timestamps: (00:00) - Why you can Stay Busy AND Invest in Real Estate (04:29) - Learning the Ropes: Early Experiences and Lessons (09:04) - CAKE: A Safe Approach to Real Estate Investing (15:52) - Choose Quality Neighborhoods (26:00) - Part-Time Real Estate Investing (30:05) - Simple Ways to Add Value (34:46) - Long-Term Property Investment (46:32) - Earning Through Real Estate (50:14) - Benefits of the CAKE Method (53:27) - The Best Appliances Every Rental Property Must Have π Connect with Casey: YouTube Channel: Instagram: ______________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#458b: 7 Tips to Rent out Your House (For Beginners or Experienced Landlords)
11/14/2025
#458b: 7 Tips to Rent out Your House (For Beginners or Experienced Landlords)
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈEpisode 458b β Renting out your house doesn't have to end in a horror story. Watch this video to learn pro tips about how to prepare your house to rent, find and screen the best tenants, and get them moved in with the least hassle. βΆοΈ Next Video: How Much Tax I Paid When I Sold a Rental Property π Show Notes: π¬ Timestamps: (0:00) - Honeymoon phase (1:31) - Is this really a good idea? (4:50) - Research the rental rate of your property (7:24) - Prepare your house to be a rental (10:07) - Create a plan to market and show property (12:43) - Screen well! (15:12) - Lease meeting (before move in) (16:38) - Move-in (18:38) - How Much Tax I Paid When I Sold a Rental Property π Coach Carson's Recommended Links: Coachβs FREE Tenant Screening Criteria: BP Rent Estimator: Zillow Rent Estimator: Rentometer: ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#458: Donβt Start a Rental Remodel Until You Do This First
11/10/2025
#458: Donβt Start a Rental Remodel Until You Do This First
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #458 β Most remodel mistakes happen before demo day. Hereβs how to run the numbers, plan smart, and avoid costly surprises. βΆοΈ Next Episode: Apple: Spotify: π Show Notes: π¬ Timestamps: (00:00) - The βUnsexyβ First Step Every Pro Takes (00:59) - Rookie Mistake: Choosing Emotion Over Data (05:09) - Verify Profitability First (08:00) - Stick with your Buy Box (15:28) - Let Comps Drive Your Scope and ARV (19:26) - Donβt Skimp on Rentals (23:11) - Match Scope to Profit (30:19) - Fast Rehab Estimates: 2 Simple Methods (35:27) - Arrive Early On Site (36:42) - Should You Hire GC or Subs? (42:47) - Pay for Walkthroughs (45:00) - Get Ballpark Bids Before Full Estimates (48:40) - What if You're Over Budget? (52:17) - Track Costs Like a Pro with AI (55:41) - How One Landlord Keeps Rentals Low-Maintenance in 2025 π Connect with Tracy: Free Flip School Community w/ Freebies: Instagram: Website: ___________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#457: The Only 4 Bookkeeping Systems You Actually Need
11/07/2025
#457: The Only 4 Bookkeeping Systems You Actually Need
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: π Coachβs FREE Bookkeeping Spreadsheet & Quickbooks Chart of Accounts: ποΈ Episode #457 β Bookkeeping doesnβt have to be a nightmare. Here are the only four systems you actually need to keep your rentals organized in one hour a month. π Show Notes: βΆοΈ Next Episode: How Much Tax Will You Owe Selling a Rental? (Real Numbers Inside) π¬ Timestamps: (0:00) - Bookkeep in 1/hr month (0:47) - Why bookkeeping? (1:45) - Core 4 bookkeeping systems (3:51) - System #1: Books/Ledger (9:34) - System #2: Record Keeping (12:10) - System #3: Checklists (15:14) - System #4: Spreadsheets/Reports (19:53) - My Private Community (21:20) - Choose 1 bookkeeping system (22:45) - Tax I Paid When I Sold a Rental Property βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#456: How One Investor Quit His Job With $100k Rental Cash Flow
11/03/2025
#456: How One Investor Quit His Job With $100k Rental Cash Flow
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #456 β He didnβt flip or speculate... He bought steady, cash-flowing rentals and hit $100K per year in income. Hereβs how simple properties built him real freedom! βΆοΈ Next Episode: How to Analyze a Duplex Rental Property (Real Life Example) π Show Notes: π¬ Timestamps: (00:00) - How Many Rentals to Quit Your Job? (02:22) - Early Investment Strategies (05:37) - Building a Cash Flow Portfolio (15:21) - Lessons Learned: Property Size, Age, and Management (21:21) - Financing and Cash Flow: Making the Numbers Work (29:54) - The Goal of Cash Flow in Real Estate (33:53) - How to get FI Through Real Estate (39:49) - The Debate on Section 8 Tenants (42:26) - Cash Flow Markets vs. Growth Markets (48:52) - Balancing Cash Flow and Appreciation (56:33) - How to Analyze a Duplex Rental Property (Real Life Example) π Connect with Eric: Ericβs Website: Get a FREE Consult: __________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#455: You Need to STOP Saving! (Here's Why)
10/31/2025
#455: You Need to STOP Saving! (Here's Why)
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #455 β Most people wait too long to enjoy their money. What if the best time to spend is sooner than you think? Discover how βReturn on Experienceβ can bring more fulfillment now right now. π Show Notes: βΆοΈ Next Episode: You Donβt Have to Wait 15 Years to Retire Apple: Spotify: π¬ Timestamps: (0:00) - When to spend your money (1:00) - Donβt wait to enjoy life (4:05) - Return on Experience (8:08) - The Wealth Trifecta (10:32) - Separate life into βtime bucketsβ (14:51) - Spend more & work less earlier (16:22) - Join a community of like-minded people (17:15) - You Donβt Have to Wait 15 Years to Retire βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#454B: How Small & Mighty Investors Win Together
10/29/2025
#454B: How Small & Mighty Investors Win Together
β ποΈ The best part of my work isnβt the deals... itβs seeing investors win together. This episode shares real stories of members helping each other buy smarter, build confidence, and reach financial freedom one small-and-mighty step at a time. βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#454: Is This Secret Rental Strategy Better Than Airbnb?
10/27/2025
#454: Is This Secret Rental Strategy Better Than Airbnb?
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #454 - What if you could earn 50% more rent without the headaches of Airbnb? Discover how midterm rentals give investors higher returns with fewer hassles. π Show Notes: βΆοΈ Next Episode: Next Episode: 22 Years of Real Estate Investing Advice in 46 Minutes Apple: Spotify: π¬ Timestamps: (0:00) - The 3rd option for landlords (0:45) - What is a midterm rental? (6:27) - Airbnb Market Growth (15:54) - Business model breakdown (22:14) - Locations for Midterm rentals (29:47) - The fear of vacancy (32:27) - How to screen tenants (35:52) - Best Midterm rental practices (39:25) - Process to generate more leads (43:04) - Getting started with Furnished Finder (48:23) - 22 Years of Real Estate Investing Advice in 46 Minutes π Connect with Furnished Finder and Jeff Hurst: Furnished Finder: List your Property on Furnished Finder: Furnished Finder Stats: Landlord Diaries Podcast: Jeff on LinkedIn: βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#453: Make $5,000/Month from 1 Duplex?! (Student Rental Strategy)
10/20/2025
#453: Make $5,000/Month from 1 Duplex?! (Student Rental Strategy)
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #453 β Student rentals can be cash flow machines... if you know how to manage the quirks. We're sharing our systems and design tricks that make investing in student rentals truly profitable. βΆοΈ Next Episode: Why Iβm Building Properties, NOT Buying (Build-to-Rent 101) Apple: Spotify: π¬ Timestamps: 00:00 - The Most Profitable Way to Be a Landlord 00:49 - How Will Gaston went ALL IN 04:31 - Portfolio growth breakdown 06:43 - Overcoming occupancy ordinances 11:53 - Pros and cons of student rentals 13:38 - The economics of student rentals 19:19 - Tenant screening philosophy 21:29 - DON'T drop rents... Do this instead 24:43 - Purple Cow marketing 34:17 - Who shouldnβt own student rentals 39:26 - How to handle helicopter parents 44:56 - How to turnover with staggered leases 47:43 - Set expectations over Zoom calls 48:46 - One lease to rule them all 54:30 - Don't passively do student rentals 59:06 - Why Iβm building properties, not buying π Connect with Will: Willβs LinkedIn (Personal): Willβs LinkedIn (Business): Willβs Instagram (Personal): Willβs Instagram (Business): The Ultimate College Student Rental on BiggerPockets: βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#452: Why Rental Investors Abandoned the BRRRR Strategy in 2025
10/17/2025
#452: Why Rental Investors Abandoned the BRRRR Strategy in 2025
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: π Coach's Free IRR Spreadsheet: ποΈ Episode #452 - BRRRR isnβt dead, it just needs a tune-up. Here's how to adapt BRRRR for higher rates, better cash flow, and smarter long-term returns. βΆοΈ Next Episode: How to Calculate Internal Rate of Return π Show Notes: π¬ Topics Covered: (0:00) - Is the BRRRR Strategy dead? (0:26) - Deals from the βgood ole daysβ (4:55) - When interest rates change (8:25) - Get your free IRR Spreadsheet (8:30) - Evaluating IRR (12:15) - The βNew BRRR Strategyβ (12:24) - Idea #1 - Delayed BRRR (13:15) - Idea #2 - Consider a HELOC (14:20) - Idea #3 - Include a silent partner (15:55) - Idea #4 - Grow slower (17:22) - Get good at running numbers (17:35) - How to Calculate Internal Rate of Return ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#451: How to Manage Rentals Without Losing Your Sanity
10/13/2025
#451: How to Manage Rentals Without Losing Your Sanity
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #451 - Rentals donβt have to run your life! Weβll break down the systems and tools that keep management simple, stress-free, and scalable. π Show Notes: βΆοΈ Next Video: 7 Tips for Renting Out Your House (For Beginners or Experienced Landlords) π¬ TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - The Real Reason Landlords Quit (05:10) - The Importance of SOPs (12:31) - Handling Emergencies and Proactive Management (15:54) - Essential Software for Real Estate Management (21:43) - Organize your Bookkeeping (25:31) - Analyzing Your Business at a Macro Level (27:55 - Implementing SOPs (33:00) - How to Create Maintenance Quick Guides (37:32) - Maintaining Your SOPs (41:57) - Systemizing Your Real Estate Business is a MUST (47:02) - 7 Tips for Renting Out Your House π Connect with Amelia & Grace: Amelia's Instagram: Grace's Instagram: WIIRE Community: ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#450: The 16 Best Strategies for Real Estate Investors
10/06/2025
#450: The 16 Best Strategies for Real Estate Investors
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: π« The 16 Best Strategies Cheatsheet: ποΈ Episode #450 β With so many real estate strategies, itβs easy to feel overwhelmed. Coach breaks them into 3 clear stages: starter, builder, and harvester, so you can pick the path that fits your personal goals. βΆοΈ Next Episode: How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals Apple: Spotify: π Show Notes: π¬ Topics Covered: (0:00) - 16 REI Strategies Simplified (2:50) - 3 Stages of a real estate investor (3:22) - Strategy #1 - Live in, Then Rent (5:02) - Strategy #2 - Househacking (7:35) - Strategy #3 - Live in, Then Flip (9:02) - Get your FREE cheat sheet (9:19) - Strategy #4 - Turnkey Buy & Hold (11:20) - Strategy #5 - Wholesaling (13:34) - Strategy #6 - Fixer Upper Rental (16:51) - Strategy #7 - Fix & Flip (19:23) - Strategy #8 - Short-term Rentals (22:33) - Strategy #9 - Midterm Rentals (24:27) - Strategy #10 - Rent by the Room (27:35) - Strategy #11 - Section 8 Rent (29:30) - Strategy #12 - Small Land Development (32:01) - Get your FREE cheat sheet (32:42) - Strategy #13 - The βTrade upβ strategy (36:04) - Strategy #14 - Private lending & notes (39:05) - Strategy #15 - Pay off rental property debt (42:15) - Strategy #16 - Be a limited partner (44:39) - 3 Easy Steps to find clarity (47:27) - 5 Small & Simple Rental Properties ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#449: The Case Against Real Estate for Retirement
09/29/2025
#449: The Case Against Real Estate for Retirement
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #449 - Can real estate really carry you through retirement? We'll show you how to build income that last because cash flow isnβt always reliable. βΆοΈ Next Episode: How I'm Investing My Money Right Now π Show Notes: π¬ TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Real Estate for Retirement Income (01:09) - Challenges of Real Estate as a Retirement Vehicle (07:56) - Exploring Alternatives to Real Estate Income (11:38) - Strategies for Diversifying Retirement Income (15:36) - Balancing Real Estate and Paper Assets (22:07) - Optimizing and Pruning Your Real Estate Portfolio (37:38) - How I'm Investing My Money Right Now π Connect with Erion: Website: Instagram: Twitter/X: ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#448: Warren Buffettβs 5 Rules for Real Estate Investors
09/26/2025
#448: Warren Buffettβs 5 Rules for Real Estate Investors
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #448 - Coach Carson and Michael Zuber unpack 5 of Warren Buffettβs timeless investing rules including buying with a margin of safety, and focusing on your circle. βΆοΈ Next Episode: Can You Really Earn 15% Returns on Rental Properties? π Show Notes: π¬ TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - The 5 Buffett-Munger Investing Rules (0:50) - 1. Invest in your circle of competence (2:53) - 2. The competitive βmoatβ (5:10) - 3. Buy with a margin of safety (7:13) - 4. Be patient while investing (9:45) - 5. Real estate investing is a team sport (11:40) - What the βaverageβ person does wrong (14:50) - Buy good properties at fair prices (16:50) - Achieving 15% return with real estate π Recommended Links: Michael Zuber's YouTube: Coach Carson on ORAAT: ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#447: He Bought 7 Rentals in 4 Years While Working Full-Time
09/22/2025
#447: He Bought 7 Rentals in 4 Years While Working Full-Time
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #447 β Terrence started with a single duplex and, in just four years, built a seven-property portfolio in multiple states. From a COVID-era βahaβ moment to mastering market selection and property management, his story shows whatβs possible with focus and adaptability. βΆοΈ Next Episode: How to Structure a Win-Win Partnership for Rental Properties with John Schaub π Show Notes: π¬ Timestamps: (00:00) - Terrance's Real Estate Journey Begins (04:22) - Navigating the Challenges of Property Management (09:56) - Choosing the Right Market (12:36) - The Importance of a Reliable Property Manager (18:19) - Analyzing the Numbers (23:57) - Starting with Your Down Payment Budget (29:39) - Challenges and Successes in Property Management (38:08) - Exploring a New Market in Indiana (44:22) - Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Investors (48:16) - How to Structure a Win-Win Partnership for Rental Properties π Connect with Terrence: Instagram: ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#446: If I Had to Start Over in Real Estate Today: What Iβd Do
09/19/2025
#446: If I Had to Start Over in Real Estate Today: What Iβd Do
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: π« 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor Course: ποΈ Episode #446 - Starting from scratch in todayβs market feels overwhelming with high prices, rising interest rates, and stiff competition. Coach walks through how heβd rebuild a rental portfolio from 0, the strategies heβd rely on, and the hidden pitfalls most beginners miss. βΆοΈ Next Episode: How to Analyze a Duplex Rental Property (Real Life Example) π Show Notes: π¬ TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - How do you find deals & financing? (1:00) - Strategy starting from ZERO (6:24) - Wrap-around financing (15:50) - Mortgage rates & long-term rental financing (21:10) - Next steps after buying your 1st rental (26:10) - Optimizing your portfolio (34:20) - Working IN and ON your business (36:10) - Working with tenants (38:50) - My community of small and mighty investors (40:15) - How to Analyze Duplex Rentals ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#445: 35 Years of Real Estate & Startup Lessons in 45 Minutes
09/15/2025
#445: 35 Years of Real Estate & Startup Lessons in 45 Minutes
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: π Get a Landlord Quote with Steadily: ποΈ Episode #445 - Chad Carson and Darren Nix distill 35 years of real estate and startup experience into the lessons that actually matter. Learn why cash flow isnβt enough, how to run your rentals like a business, and how to avoid the mistakes that wipe investors out. βΆοΈ Next Episode: How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals π Show Notes: π¬ Topics Covered: (00:00) - Donβt DIE! (Financially) (00:41) - Motivation for Financial Freedom (06:52) - Early Founders: prioritize survival over upside (09:13) - Cash Flow vs. Wealth Building (13:19) - Reps, pattern matching, safer early bets (16:59) - Expected value: getting paid for risk (19:01) - Bankroll management and safe early bets (22:16) - Founder Product Fit: Finding Your Edge (27:13) - Using venture debt cautiously (31:02) - Stress testing with realistic what-ifs (32:13) - When to use insurance, and how it helps mitigate risk (37:57) - Time = Real Wealth (43:25) - Insurance for Landlords (43:58) - How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#444: Can 2 Rentals REALLY Retire You? (Listener Q&A)
09/12/2025
#444: Can 2 Rentals REALLY Retire You? (Listener Q&A)
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #444 - Let's into the numbers, risks, and realities behind that question, plus YOUR questions on cash flow, 1031 exchanges, and when to prune or grow your portfolio. βΆοΈ Next Episode: 22 Years of Real Estate Investing Advice in 46 Minutes π The REAL Numbers of My First Rental Property: π Show Notes: π¬ TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Can 2 Rentals Really Fund Retirement? (1:23) - Inside Coach's Financial Routine (5:42) - What History Teaches Real Estate Investors (8:03) - 1031 Exchange Explained (Simply) (11:53) - How the Lease-to-Own Strategy Works (16:02) - Buy-Sell Software Tools You Should Know (22:00) - Is a Small Portfolio Big Enough? (25:06) - When Itβs Time to Hire a Property Manager (28:10) - How to Sell a Rental With Tenants Still Living There (30:45) - Getting Tenants to Pay Their Last Monthβs Rent (33:00) - How to Calculate ARV (After Repair Value) (36:20) - Picking the Right Market & Team (39:42) - Should You Buy New Homes in Remote Locations? (41:38) - Using Anonymous LLCs for Asset Protection (43:41) - When to Refinance Your Rentals (45:45) - Grab the REAL Spreadsheet Numbers (46:25) - 22 years of advice in 46 minutes _________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#443: You Donβt Have to Wait 15 Years to Retire (Hereβs the Smarter Way)
09/08/2025
#443: You Donβt Have to Wait 15 Years to Retire (Hereβs the Smarter Way)
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #443 β What if you didnβt have to wait until 65 to enjoy life? Coach Carson and Jillian share how mini retirements can help you pause, recharge, and live with purpose β long before full retirement! βΆοΈ Next Episode: How Weβre Living Abroad For FREE (International House Hacking) π Show Notes: π¬ Timestamps: (00:00) - The Concept of Retiring Often (03:53) - Defining Mini Retirements (08:03) - Benefits of Mini Retirements (15:23) - Addressing Objections for Career Professionals (23:41) - Addressing Objections for the Self-Employed (24:50) - Facing the Fear of Leaving Your Business (25:46) - Steps to Prepare Your Business for Absence (30:27) - Personal Experiences with Business Preparation (42:45) - How Weβre Living Abroad For FREE π Connect with Jillian: Her Book: Her Website: ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#442: Why My Rents Dropped 30% (and What Iβm Doing About It)
09/05/2025
#442: Why My Rents Dropped 30% (and What Iβm Doing About It)
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #442 - Coach Carson reveals how heβs tackling unexpected rental vacancies and adjusting strategies in a crowded market. In doing so, I offer a raw look at what it takes to adapt when real estate gets tough. βΆοΈ Next Episode: 7 Tips for Renting Out Your House (For Beginners or Experienced Landlords https://youtu.be/xGzEbAZpWi0?si=BM0ExPcS-bDcHuLO π Show Notes: π¬ TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Coachβs 4 vacant properties (4:20) - A map of the Clemson market (5:55) - Supply & demand of Clemson properties (9:08) - Permanent vs temporary problems (10:12) - βFinding the marketβ (12:53) - Importance of cash reserves (14:03) - 7 Steps to rent your property out ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#441: Heβs Quitting His Job with Just 8 Rentals β Hereβs How
09/01/2025
#441: Heβs Quitting His Job with Just 8 Rentals β Hereβs How
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #441 β Kyle shares how he used rentals, flips, and side hustles to leave his W-2 job behind β and what it really takes to build financial freedom from scratch. βΆοΈ Next Episode: How To Structure a Private Money Loan for Real Estate (Detailed Example) π Show Notes: π¬ Timestamps: (00:00) - Kyle's Journey to Financial Freedom (02:38) - The Influence of Family and Early Inspirations (05:36) - Discovering Real Estate and Taking Action (10:05) - Current Real Estate Ventures and Strategies (15:35) - Negotiation Skills and Overcoming Fear (20:05) - Balancing Multiple Income Streams (26:40) - Balancing Fast Money and Slow Money (29:22) - Building Skills and Taking Action (35:42) - Facing the Emotional Challenges (40:49) - Practical Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs (44:35) - How To Structure a Private Money Loan for Real Estate π Connect with Kyle: Instagram: Facebook: ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#440: Where Are Mortgage Rates Going? The 3 Scenarios That Matter Most
08/29/2025
#440: Where Are Mortgage Rates Going? The 3 Scenarios That Matter Most
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: πΊ Connect with Michael Zuber: ποΈ Episode #440 - Where are mortgage rates headed nextβup, down, or holding steady? Coach Carson and Michael Zuber break down three possible scenarios, the economic forces behind them, and what each means for real estate investors. βΆοΈ Next Episode: How to Make Rentals Cash Flow With 8% Mortgage Rates π Show Notes: π¬ TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Are rates actually dropping? (0:54) - The illusion of rates going down (2:15) - The government debt crisis (4:40) - The βflat caseβ of interest rates (6:20) - Hoping for βsidewaysβ (09:15) - Smart money in the market (09:50) - Is the job market weaker? (11:15) - When will mortgage rates fall? (12:20) - Seizing opportunities as real estate investors (13:00) - Underwrite your deals at todayβs capital (15:15) - Adjust your strategy to the current market (17:42) - Making rentals cash flow with 8% mortgage rate ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#439: Cash-Out Refi Explained: How to Tap Your Equity Without Killing Cash Flow
08/25/2025
#439: Cash-Out Refi Explained: How to Tap Your Equity Without Killing Cash Flow
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: π
Schedule an Appointment with Bryan: ποΈ Episode #439 - Tap your homeβs equity to free cash, crush high-interest debt, and fund new investments. Cash-out refinancing isnβt just for homeowners, itβs a strategic move every investor should understand. βΆοΈ Next Episode: DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns π Show Notes: π¬ Topics Covered: (00:00) - Types of Refinances Explained (02:08) - Benefits of Cash-Out Refinance (04:12) - Mortgage vs. Credit Card Debt (07:44) - Cash-Out Refinance vs. Home Equity Line (09:37) - Getting Home Equity Line on Investment Properties (12:21) - Benefits of Working with a Broker (16:13) - Factors Affecting Loan Options (18:23) - Choosing Between a Loan and Line of Credit (20:20) - Calculating Blended Rates (23:56) - Second Mortgages on Investment Properties (25:04) - DSCR Loans for Tapping Equity (27:01) - Weighing Risk and Reward (30:39) - Backup Plans and Risk Management (40:04) - When to Sell Instead of Refinancing (41:23) - Schedule an Appointment with Bryan (43:20) - DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#438: Three Years. Three Rentals. 30 Years of Freedom.
08/22/2025
#438: Three Years. Three Rentals. 30 Years of Freedom.
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 3οΈβ£ Get your 3 Rentals FREEBIE: ποΈ Episode #438 β How three rentals and three years of hustle turned into $108K a year in retirement income. Learn the CoastFi strategy that lets this couple work hard now, coast later, and enjoy life in between. βΆοΈ Next Episode: He Stopped Saving Moneyβ¦And Still Hit Financial Independence π Show Notes: π¬ TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - A coupleβs journey to financial freedom (0:40) - Using CoastFI to build wealth (4:00) - Understanding property investment types (5:45) - Choosing good locations (8:15) - Planting seeds for the future (9:40) - Estimating retirement cash flow (11:20) - Donβt defer life (12:00) - Small & mighty investments (12:35) - The power of compounding (13:20) - Get your free cheat sheet (13:42) - Stop saving money and still hit FI ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#437: Long-Distance Real Estate Investing (FULL BLUEPRINT)
08/18/2025
#437: Long-Distance Real Estate Investing (FULL BLUEPRINT)
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #437 - Want to invest in real estate outside your backyard? In this full blueprint episode with Omni Casey, we break down how to succeed at long-distance investingβeven if you donβt know anyone in the market yet. βΆοΈ Next Episode: How I Analyze ANY Real Estate Market in 15 Minutes for FREE! π Show Notes: π¬ TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - How to find deals that cash flow (0:46) - How Omni entered the cash flow game (2:32) - The builder phase (08:30) - Evaluating cash flow properties (21:42) - Importance of teams & systems (26:47) - Tips for getting your foot in the door (32:44) - Living off your cash flow (37:46) - Best time to sell a property (40:00) - Connect with Omni (41:27) - Analyze any market in 15 minutes π Connect with Omni: Website: Instagram: Facebook: ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#436: How Much Cash Flow Should Your Rental Properties REALLY Be Making?
08/15/2025
#436: How Much Cash Flow Should Your Rental Properties REALLY Be Making?
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: π’ My FREE Rental Analysis Cheat Sheet: ποΈ Episode #436 - How much cash flow should your rentals make in 2025? Coach breaks down four simple formulas and shows how location, financing, and price impact returns. βΆοΈ Next Episode: How To Analyze a Rental Property With No Calculator π Show Notes: π¬ TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Adjusting for todayβs market (1:02) - 4 Cash Flow formulas (1:16) - Calculating NOI (2:32) - Figuring out unleveraged yield (7:00) - Location & financing for cash flow (12:40) - Take advantage of locations (17:40) - Increasing property value to increase money (19:35) - Setting goals for location (21:46) - Make big down payments (22:30) - Buy or borrow low (24:21) - Being patient for cash flow (25:17) - Get your free cheat sheet (25:38) - Analyze a property with no calculator ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#435: Did the Big Beautiful Bill Just Make Rentals More Profitable?
08/11/2025
#435: Did the Big Beautiful Bill Just Make Rentals More Profitable?
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #435 - Trump's new tax bill could save real estate investors $1000s this year, and itβs flying under the radar. 100% bonus depreciation is back! Weβll break down what's in the bill, how to use it, and how you can leverage this tax benefit to supercharge your savings. βΆοΈ Next Video: How Much Tax Will You Owe Selling a Rental? (Real Numbers Inside) π Show Notes: π¬ Timestamps: (0:00) - Does the bill benefit us, really? (2:42) - 100% bonus depreciation is back! (7:16) - Accelerated depreciation for everybody? (8:54) - Passive losses to offset gains (10:01) - The Status that supercharge tax savings (13:14) - Who qualifies for this Status? (16:54) - The short-term rental loophole (21:39) - Qualified Business Income Deductions (QBI) (25:09) - Consider these bill provisions (28:21) - Standard vs. itemized deductions (29:44) - More deductions for real estate investors (30:32) - Be proactive with your CPA (34:04) - Investing opportunities for your children (38:50) - How Much Tax Will You Owe Selling a Rental? π Connect with Amanda: Website: Instagram: YouTube: ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#434: Can You Really Earn 15% Returns on Rental Properties?
08/08/2025
#434: Can You Really Earn 15% Returns on Rental Properties?
π΅ Free IRR Spreadsheet: β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #434 - 15% returns sound greatβbut are they actually possible with rentals? Coach Carson breaks down the numbers and shows how smart investing and a long-term plan can make it happen. βΆοΈ Next Episode: How to Replace Your Job Salary With Rental Cash Flow π Show Notes: π¬ Topics Covered: (0:00) - Are 15% returns possible?? (0:50) - Using leverage for higher returns (2:20) - Buying at 80% property value (5:40) - The basics of the deal (7:37) - Internal Rate of Return (IRR) (9:00) - Running the numbers (13:37) - Making estimate assumptions (17:00) - The ups & downs of investing (18:57) - My private community (19:35) - The Cash Flow Needed to Replace Your Salary ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#433: He Lives in JapanβBut Owns 10+ Rentals in the U.S.
08/04/2025
#433: He Lives in JapanβBut Owns 10+ Rentals in the U.S.
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: ποΈ Episode #433 - Daniel Mills lives in Japan and owns 10 rental properties in the U.S. He shares how he built his portfolio from afar, the tools that made it possible, and the mindset that helped him stay focused on financial freedom. βΆοΈ Next Episode: How I Analyze ANY Real Estate Market in 15 Minutes for FREE! π Show Notes: π¬ Timestamps: (0:00) - Investing long distance IS possible (1:19) - Starting with NO knowledge and debt (8:29) - Scaling from 1 property (14:39) - Choosing which markets to invest in (23:11) - Finding a property manager (27:28) - Why small properties can be better (36:57) - What is a good deal? (41:13) - Analyzing investors and markets (47:23) - Key advice for early investors (50:03) - How I Analyze ANY Real Estate Market in 15 Minutes for FREE! π Connect with Daniel: Website: Instagram: ____________________________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): π Connect with Me: πΈ π π¦ π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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