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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#446: If I Had to Start Over in Real Estate Today: What I’d Do
09/19/2025
#446: If I Had to Start Over in Real Estate Today: What I’d Do
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🏫 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor Course: 🎙️ Episode #446 - Starting from scratch in today’s market feels overwhelming with high prices, rising interest rates, and stiff competition. Coach walks through how he’d rebuild a rental portfolio from 0, the strategies he’d rely on, and the hidden pitfalls most beginners miss. ▶️ Next Episode: How to Analyze a Duplex Rental Property (Real Life Example) 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 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 ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – 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
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 📃 Get a Landlord Quote with Steadily: 🎙️ 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 isn’t enough, how to run your rentals like a business, and how to avoid the mistakes that wipe investors out. ▶️ Next Episode: How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - Don’t 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 ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – 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)
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ 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. ▶️ Next Episode: 22 Years of Real Estate Investing Advice in 46 Minutes 🏠 The REAL Numbers of My First Rental Property: 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 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 It’s 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 Month’s 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 _________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#443: You Don’t Have to Wait 15 Years to Retire (Here’s the Smarter Way)
09/08/2025
#443: You Don’t Have to Wait 15 Years to Retire (Here’s the Smarter Way)
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #443 – What if you didn’t 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 – long before full retirement! ▶️ Next Episode: How We’re Living Abroad For FREE (International House Hacking) 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 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 We’re Living Abroad For FREE 🔗 Connect with Jillian: Her Book: Her Website: ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#442: Why My Rents Dropped 30% (and What I’m Doing About It)
09/05/2025
#442: Why My Rents Dropped 30% (and What I’m Doing About It)
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #442 - Coach Carson reveals how he’s 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. ▶️ Next Episode: 7 Tips for Renting Out Your House (For Beginners or Experienced Landlords https://youtu.be/xGzEbAZpWi0?si=BM0ExPcS-bDcHuLO 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Coach’s 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) - “Finding the market” (12:53) - Importance of cash reserves (14:03) - 7 Steps to rent your property out ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#441: He’s Quitting His Job with Just 8 Rentals – Here’s How
09/01/2025
#441: He’s Quitting His Job with Just 8 Rentals – Here’s How
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #441 – Kyle shares how he used rentals, flips, and side hustles to leave his W-2 job behind – and what it really takes to build financial freedom from scratch. ▶️ Next Episode: How To Structure a Private Money Loan for Real Estate (Detailed Example) 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 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 🔗 Connect with Kyle: Instagram: Facebook: ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – 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
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 📺 Connect with Michael Zuber: 🎙️ Episode #440 - Where are mortgage rates headed next—up, 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. ▶️ Next Episode: How to Make Rentals Cash Flow With 8% Mortgage Rates 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Are rates actually dropping? (0:54) - The illusion of rates going down (2:15) - The government debt crisis (4:40) - The “flat case” of interest rates (6:20) - Hoping for “sideways” (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 today’s capital (15:15) - Adjust your strategy to the current market (17:42) - Making rentals cash flow with 8% mortgage rate ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – 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
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 📅 Schedule an Appointment with Bryan: 🎙️ Episode #439 - Tap your home’s equity to free cash, crush high-interest debt, and fund new investments. Cash-out refinancing isn’t just for homeowners, it’s a strategic move every investor should understand. ▶️ Next Episode: DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 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 ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – 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.
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 3️⃣ Get your 3 Rentals FREEBIE: 🎙️ Episode #438 – 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. ▶️ Next Episode: He Stopped Saving Money…And Still Hit Financial Independence 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - A couple’s 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) - Don’t 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 ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – 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)
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ 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 investing—even if you don’t know anyone in the market yet. ▶️ Next Episode: How I Analyze ANY Real Estate Market in 15 Minutes for FREE! 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 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 🔗 Connect with Omni: Website: Instagram: Facebook: ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – 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?
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🔢 My FREE Rental Analysis Cheat Sheet: 🎙️ 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. ▶️ Next Episode: How To Analyze a Rental Property With No Calculator 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) - Adjusting for today’s 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 ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – 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?
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #435 - Trump's new tax bill could save real estate investors $1000s this year, and it’s flying under the radar. 100% bonus depreciation is back! We’ll break down what's in the bill, how to use it, and how you can leverage this tax benefit to supercharge your savings. ▶️ Next Video: How Much Tax Will You Owe Selling a Rental? (Real Numbers Inside) 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 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? 🔗 Connect with Amanda: Website: Instagram: YouTube: ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – 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?
💵 Free IRR Spreadsheet: ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #434 - 15% returns sound great—but 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. ▶️ Next Episode: How to Replace Your Job Salary With Rental Cash Flow 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 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 ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#433: He Lives in Japan—But Owns 10+ Rentals in the U.S.
08/04/2025
#433: He Lives in Japan—But Owns 10+ Rentals in the U.S.
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ 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. ▶️ Next Episode: How I Analyze ANY Real Estate Market in 15 Minutes for FREE! 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 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! 🔗 Connect with Daniel: Website: Instagram: ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#432: More Rental Cash Flow is Just One Tough Conversation Away
08/01/2025
#432: More Rental Cash Flow is Just One Tough Conversation Away
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #432 - Real estate success isn’t just about spreadsheets, it’s often about the uncomfortable conversations we avoid. Coach shares how these conversations with sellers, tenants, and partners have led to some of his best deals. ▶️ Next Video: 5 Rental Property Mistakes That Cost Me Thousands! 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 Timestamps: (0:00) - The convos that get results (1:08) - Making uncomfortable offers (4:20) - Getting out of bad situations (6:42) - Preventing late payments from tenants (7:12) - Tough convo tips (9:03) - Write out what you want to discuss (9:40) - Practice your convo (12:00) - Take massive imperfect action in a community (13:00) - Top 5 REI Mistakes ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#431: How to Become a TIME Billionaire (Real Estate Game Show)
07/28/2025
#431: How to Become a TIME Billionaire (Real Estate Game Show)
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #431 – In this fast-paced, real estate trivia showdown, Brad’s knowledge is put to the test for a chance to win a grand prize, a free ticket to the Rental Property Mastery Retreat! How well does he know real estate? Watch to find out, plus see if you can guess the answers too! ▶️ Next Episode: How to Create $10K Per Month Rental Cash Flow Starting From Scratch 📄 Show Notes: 🔗 Connect with Brad: Website: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - How to Reach Time Billionaire Status (01:14) - Question 1: Main Goal of Small Real Estate Investors (01:53) - Question 2: Reaching FI (02:30) - Question 3: Business Growth Challenges (03:09) - The Frankenstein Business (04:25) - Question 4: Popular Real Estate Strategy for Starters (05:28) - Question 5: Profit Drivers in Real Estate (07:50) - Question 6: Key Step in Closing Real Estate Deals (10:16) - Question 7: Superpower in Real Estate Investing (13:03) - Final Question: Protecting Financial Stability (15:51) - Life as a Time Billionaire (21:06) - How to Create $10k Per Month Rental Cash Flow, Starting From Scratch ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#430: Why My Best Tenants Wear Hard Hats, Not Suits
07/25/2025
#430: Why My Best Tenants Wear Hard Hats, Not Suits
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #430 – Many landlords assume higher income means better tenants – but Coach has found the opposite can be true. He shares why “hard hat tenants” often stay longer, pay reliably, and take better care of your property than you’d expect. ▶️ Next Episode: This Is My Ideal Rental Property (Size, materials used, buy box) 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 Timestamps: (0:00) - Why you should try “hard hat” tenants (1:20) - Criteria of a good tenant (3:49) - 4 levels of tenant income (6:30) - How low income tenants can be better (8:00) - Higher income doesn’t equal better tenants (8:33) - Rent levels in Clemson (10:40) - Buy box for long-term rentals (13:00) - My Private Community (13:40) - Chad’s buy box criteria ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#429: He Stopped Saving Money … and Still Hit Financial Independence
07/21/2025
#429: He Stopped Saving Money … and Still Hit Financial Independence
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #429 - Coast FI, a more flexible path to financial independence that lets your money do the heavy lifting while you reclaim your time, energy, and freedom. Hitting this milestone can give you permission to slow down and start designing a life you truly enjoy. ▶️ Next Episode: How to Replace a $90,000 a Year Salary With Real Estate Cash Flow 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 Timestamps: (00:00) - What is Coast Fi? (01:43) - Coast FI vs. Regular FI (04:35) - From Burnout to Balance (06:21) - The Mental and Emotional Transition (08:34) - Designing a Life You Love (10:18) - Helping Others Achieve Coast FI (16:08) - Calculating Your Coast FI Number (18:21) - Free Resources and Financial Projections (18:59) - Inflation and Adjusted Growth Rates (20:17) - Incorporating Real Estate into FI (21:58) - Practical Real Estate Strategies (26:36) - Real-Life Case Studies (33:04) - How to Replace a $90,000 a Year Salary With Real Estate Cash Flow 🔗 Connect with Corey: Website: Youtube: Instagram: Facebook Group: ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#428: 5 Stock Investing Books That Changed How I Buy Rentals
07/18/2025
#428: 5 Stock Investing Books That Changed How I Buy Rentals
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #428 - What does stock investing have to do with real estate? From understanding risk & return to the psychology of investing, this episode may help you take a smarter approach to long-term wealth via real estate. ▶️ Next Episode: The Five Real Estate Books Every Serious Investor Should Read 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 Timestamps: (0:00) - 5 investing books to read (1:00) - 3 investment categories (3:44) - High IQ doesn’t equal good investing (5:00) - Passive vs active investing (6:40) - 4 pillars of investing (10:40) - Have a high savings rate (12:45) - Work toward FU money (14:38) - Stocks as pieces of business (17:00) - Margins of safety + high quality business (19:05) - Transferring industry ideas (20:50) - Top 5 real estate investing books ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#427: How to Turn Your Rentals Into Passive Income (Not a Second Job)
07/14/2025
#427: How to Turn Your Rentals Into Passive Income (Not a Second Job)
🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: ⚙️ Free Mindmap of Landlord Systems: ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #427 - Chad and Harrison Stevens from TurboTenant share the tools and systems that help landlords manage rentals in just a few hours a month. From leasing to maintenance, learn how to make your rentals feel as passive as possible. ▶️ Next Episode: How a Couple in Their 60s Retired With Rental Properties 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 Timestamps: (00:00) - Making rental management more passive (02:03) - Systems to reduce time spent on rentals (02:55) - System 1: Leasing properties (04:06) - Efficient marketing for landlords (07:51) - Importance of tenant screening (10:00) - Accuracy in tenant screening reports (12:02) - Pre-screening potential tenants (13:17) - Signing documents and lease processes (18:45) - System 2: Collecting rent and deposits (21:04) - Process of digital rent collection (24:25) - Handling late payments and evictions (27:34) - System 3: Maintenance requests and management (36:37) - Preventative maintenance to avoid bigger issues (38:53) - System 4: Bookkeeping and administration (46:10) - Overview of TurboTenant software for landlords (48:16) - How a Couple in their 60s Retired With Rental Properties ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#426: How to Recover From a Bad Real Estate Deal
07/11/2025
#426: How to Recover From a Bad Real Estate Deal
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #426 - Not every deal ends in a win—and that’s part of the journey. Coach shares practical advice for handling real estate losses, accepting setbacks, taking action, and learning from mistakes. ▶️ Next Episode: 22 years of Real Estate Investing Advice in 46 minutes 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 Timestamps: (0:00) - When deals go bad (1:45) - 3 ideas to handle tough situations (3:38) - The gap between what is & your response to it (5:14) - How to minimize losses (6:55) - Don’t keep funding bad deals (9:00) - Learning from mistakes (10:30) - Playing the cards you’re dealt (12:18) - Share your investing horror stories (12:45) - My Private Community ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#425: From Accidental Landlord to 7 Rentals - Here’s How
07/07/2025
#425: From Accidental Landlord to 7 Rentals - Here’s How
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #425 - O’Shea’s first property didn’t go as planned—but it changed everything. Hear how he turned renovation mistakes and budget overruns into a growing rental portfolio and a path toward time freedom. ▶️ Next Episode: DSCR Loans Explained - How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 Timestamps: (0:00) - From accidentally investing to FI (8:38) - O'Shea's daily life & career (11:30) - From Jamaica to NY (12:57) - O'Shea's journey to buy more properties (25:09) - O'Shea's intro to short-term rentals (26:59) - Short-term investing lessons (30:35) - Long-term vs short-term rentals (44:18) - Buying properties w/out enough capital (49:00) - O'Shea's current + future goals (51:19) - Balancing home life & real estate (52:58) - O'Shea's advice for investors (54:16) - DSCR Loans Explained 🔗 Connect with O'Shea: Instagram: ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#424: This Mindset is More Valuable Than $1 Million
07/04/2025
#424: This Mindset is More Valuable Than $1 Million
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #424 - What if the path to $1 million wasn't about luck or shortcuts, but about becoming the person who can earn it? I break down why this mindset is more valuable than the $1 million itself. ▶️ Next Episode: Want Financial Freedom in 2025? Do This. [FULL BLUEPRINT] 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 Timestamps: (00:00) - Which path would you take to $1 Million? (01:01) - Who these people became (01:57) - The value of becoming (04:01) - The best coach of all time defines success (04:58) - Focusing on controllable details (06:50) - Applying success to real estate (07:46) - Key skills to focus on (08:51) - Mindset: Confidence, patience, persistence (09:56) - Your story and potential (10:52) - You don’t have to do it alone (11:44) - Want Financial Freedom in 2025? Do This. [FULL BLUEPRINT] ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#423: What Really Happens After Financial Independence?!
06/30/2025
#423: What Really Happens After Financial Independence?!
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #423 – Ashley Hamilton didn’t just build wealth - she changed her family’s future. Ashley shares how she went from hustling to buy her first properties to achieving financial freedom, reversing major health issues, and setting up her kids for success with the 4 powerful financial pillars. ▶️ Next Episode: Our Rental Investing Journey: 8 Years, 10 Properties, Financial Freedom 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 Timestamps: (00:00) - From waitressing to FI (00:53) - Achieving financial independence (02:03) - Breaking generational curses (03:00) - Setting up children for financial success (06:48) - Investing in children's self-directed IRAs (09:39) - Embracing a health journey (14:49) - Prioritizing self-care and health (17:00) - Qualifying for life insurance (18:29) - Enjoying life and luxury (23:07) - Continuing real estate growth and exploration (25:02) - Maximizing income with fewer properties (26:29) - Section 8 rentals and strategy shifts (30:50) - Short-term rental investments (34:30) - Short-term rental revenue (38:55) - Creative revenue streams (41:10) - Staying connected with Ashley Hamilton (42:43) - Our Rental Investing Journey: 8 Years, 10 Properties, Financial Freedom 🔗 Connect with Ashley: Instagram: Facebook: ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#422: How I Use ChatGPT to Run My Real Estate Business
06/27/2025
#422: How I Use ChatGPT to Run My Real Estate Business
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #422 - What if you could make faster, smarter rental decisions without spending a fortune learning the hard way? I'll show you how ChatGPT is revolutionizing my real estate business, from acquisitions to property management, and even insurance reviews. The ways it’s saving me time and money might surprise you. ▶️ Next Video: How to Analyze a Duplex Rental Property (Real Life Example) 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 Timestamps: (00:00) - Unlock Property Acquisitions with AI (04:54) - Repurpose Content for More Marketing Impact (05:59) - Streamline Property Management with AI (09:33) - Simplify Insurance Policy Reviews with AI (12:32) - Creative Deal Structuring Using AI (14:31) - Build Efficient Systems with AI (15:28) - Update Operating Agreements with AI (17:21) - Automate Checklists and Processes with AI (18:16) - Analyze Your Portfolio with AI Insights (20:09) - Maximize Refinancing, Selling, or Debt Payoff with AI (23:49) - The Role of Community in an AI-Powered World (24:42) - How to Analyze a Real Life Duplex Rental Property ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#421: Homeowners Insurance Won't Protect Your Rental (Here's What Will)
06/23/2025
#421: Homeowners Insurance Won't Protect Your Rental (Here's What Will)
📃 Get a Landlord Quote with Steadily: ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #421 - Think your property is covered? Many landlords discover too late that a standard homeowners policy doesn’t protect rental properties. Coach breaks down the costly gaps in coverage, how landlord insurance works, and the smart add-ons that can save your financial future. ▶️ Next Episode: 5 Tips to Avoid a Rental Disaster! (Landlord Insurance) 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 Timestamps: (00:00) - The Costly Mistake of Wrong Insurance (00:44) - Understanding Homeowners Insurance (01:18) - What is Landlord Insurance? (02:02) - The Importance of Renter's Insurance (02:24) - Real-Life Insurance Claim Story (04:12) - Key Takeaways on Insurance Types (04:56) - Sponsor Shoutout: Steadily Landlord Insurance (05:28) - Uncovered Gaps in Insurance Policies (11:18) - Special Cases: House Hacking and Family Rentals (13:16) - Ensuring Your Policy Covers Everything (13:59) - 5 Tips to Avoid a Rental Disaster! (Landlord Insurance) 🔗 Chad's FREE ChatGPT Prompts: ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#420: How I'm Investing My Money Right Now
06/20/2025
#420: How I'm Investing My Money Right Now
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #420 – Most people think real estate investors are all-in on rentals. But the truth is, some of the smartest ones quietly invest in other places that protect their time and freedom when markets shift. I'm sharing the 4 other places I invest. If you’re all-in on rentals, this might change how you think about your strategy. 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 Timestamps: (00:00) - Why diversify beyond real estate (00:55) - My bet inside the stock market (06:11) - Keeping cash for liquidity and security (09:09) - Seller financing and bridge loans (13:01) - Purely speculative investments (14:55) - Supporting startups that matter to me (17:05) - Real estate as my primary investment focus (18:05) - For real estate investors who want a community ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#419: From 0 to 12 Rentals in 3 Years - A Navy Vet’s Growth Story
06/16/2025
#419: From 0 to 12 Rentals in 3 Years - A Navy Vet’s Growth Story
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #419 - Ryan Phan moved from a small town in Vietnam to the U.S., joined the Navy, and accidentally became a landlord. What started as a forced rental turned into a 12-property portfolio through creativity, grit, and zero excuses. ▶️ Next Episode: How to Build your Team — for Long Distance Real Estate Investors 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 Timestamps: (0:00) - How Ryan got into the navy (2:43) - How Ryan got his first deals (10:50) - When to deploy investing strategies (13:57) - Ryan's homerun flip in SC (16:07) - From the navy to full time real estate (25:07) - Ryan's best deal finding methods (32:36) - Ryan's best financing tool (34:22) - Best advice from Ryan's journey (42:30) - Build your long-distance investing team 🔗 Connect with Ryan: Ryan's Email: ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#418: The Secret to Building Real Estate Wealth That Lasts
06/13/2025
#418: The Secret to Building Real Estate Wealth That Lasts
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🎙️ Episode #418 - Everyone talks about scaling fast in real estate, but what if slower, smarter growth is actually the secret? Bigger isn’t always better—especially if you want freedom that lasts. ▶️ Next Episode: How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 Timestamps: (00:00) - Real Estate Growth Myths (00:52) - Rocket vs. Skyscraper (03:07) - Chick-fil-A's Growth and Franchise Model (05:09) - Patagonia's Mission-Driven Skyscraper (07:24) - The Role of Debt and Organic Growth (09:14) - Focus on Mission-Driven Investing (11:31) - Slow and Steady Wins (14:25) - Debt as a Tool: Use and Risks (15:16) - Redefining Success: Freedom and Time (17:13) - How to Grow Slowly with Others 📕 Chad's Recommended Book: Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor: ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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#417: Your Real Estate Questions Answered (No B.S.)
06/09/2025
#417: Your Real Estate Questions Answered (No B.S.)
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: 🏠 Coach Carson’s Capital Expense Cheat Sheet: 🎙️ Episode #417 - Want straight talk on seller financing, strong offers, house hacking, and scaling smart? In this no-fluff Q&A, I tackle YOUR real estate questions and break down real strategies that work, especially if you’re just getting started or trying to scale safely. ▶️ Next Episode: Want Financial Freedom in 2025? Do This. [FULL BLUEPRINT] 📄 Show Notes: 🎬 Timestamps: (0:00) - How to make your offer stand out (4:36) - Would past me be happy with future me? (8:12) - Talking to sellers when buying properties (13:05) - BRRRR Strategy vs flip & sell (16:33) - Starting investing with no money (20:31) - Keeping track of CapEx (26:23) - Handling tenant communications (28:09) - Best bookkeeping software (32:10) - Tips for executing seller-finance deals (38:32) - What is an healthy LTV? (43:20) - Want Financial Freedom in 2025? Do This. ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 👍 🐦 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
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