Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson

Chad Coach Carson
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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.

  1. #470: Why Most Investors Get Stuck at One Deal Per Year

    2D AGO

    #470: Why Most Investors Get Stuck at One Deal Per Year

    ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-ep470  ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-ep470  ▶️Next Video: DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns - https://youtu.be/cEm90D-Wcxc?si=OuFyx91UJhFBvtOQ   -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - Why investors hit the ceiling (01:01) - Larger chunks in your bucket (02:01) - Buy low (05:19) - Live for cheap to free (08:07) - Save legally on taxes (12:37) - Smart refinancing (16:08) - Creative financing beyond banks (18:33) - When you should do subject-to (21:12) - Unlimited money if you do it right (24:48) - DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns:    🎙️ Episode #470 - Most investors get stuck at one deal a year… not because of cash flow, but because their savings drip in too slowly. I share smarter ways to create bigger chunks of capital so you can safely buy more rentals without swinging for the fences.   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/gotstuck/ -------------------------- 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-YT

    25 min
  2. #469: You Don't Need $10M to Be Financially Free (Here's Why)

    JAN 5

    #469: You Don't Need $10M to Be Financially Free (Here's Why)

    ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://rpm.coachcarson.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_term=&utm_content=ep469&utm_campaign=RPM  ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/newsletter/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_term=&utm_content=ep469&utm_campaign=RPM  ▶️ Next Episode: How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/336CUBMafiXziE1NfdMh8O?si=MX98eU8FQD-bWo5hIcFfZg Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/357-how-to-become-financially-free-with-5-small-simple/id1448707654?i=1000665864424 -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Timestamps: (00:00) - Financial Freedom Myths (02:36) - Overcoming Financial Challenges (06:48) - Balancing Wealth and Life Quality (15:53) - Practical Tips for Achieving FI (21:18) - The Happiness Experiment (24:18) - Calculating Your Freedom Number (29:56) - The Best Real Estate Strategies (37:58) - Final Advice for Your Financial Journey (41:21) - How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals 🎙️ Episode #469 – You don't need $10M to be financially free. The FI Couple explain how clarity, values, and smart real estate choices can drastically lower your freedom number, and allow you to buy back time and flexibility without chasing a massive portfolio. 🔗 Connect with Ali & Josh: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theficouple/ X.com: https://x.com/theficouple  Website: https://www.theficouple.com/  📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/financiallyfree --------------------------  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES I LIKE: 💵 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

    43 min
  3. #468: Is 2026 a Smart Time to Buy More Rentals? (with Dave Meyer)

    12/29/2025

    #468: Is 2026 a Smart Time to Buy More Rentals? (with Dave Meyer)

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #468 – Is 2026 a smart time to buy more rentals or a mistake? I'm joined by Dave Meyer to break down what the data actually says about prices, rents, affordability, and buying opportunities in today's market.    📑 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/2026rentals/   ▶️ Next Episode: How to Decide If a Rental Is a Good Deal (My Framework) Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/462-is-this-rental-actually-a-good-deal-most/id1448707654?i=1000739104213 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0M8GeXbwjiMxovR4zEnOep?si=W6BhMlXvSYmVw3XPORLy5g   🎬 Timestamps: (0:00) - Should you buy more rentals in 2026? (0:39) - Navigating the real estate market (12:35) - The supply & demand of rentals (20:16) - The emotional radar of investing  (26:27) - Why not wait to invest? (30:39) - Mortgage rates journey & prediction (37:19) - Decline of the Rent-to-Price Ratio (48:04) - How will AI affect the market (53:59) - David's final advice for 2026 (55:19) - How to Decide If a Rental Is a Good Deal 🔗 Connect with Dave:  Podcast: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcasts/on-the-market Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedatadeli ___________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): https://www.CoachCarson.com 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson  👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson  🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson 💵 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

    56 min

  4. 12/26/2025

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

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ 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   🔗 Connect with Erion:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/investarchitect Website: https://www.signaturehouston.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erionshehaj/ ___________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): https://www.CoachCarson.com 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson  👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson  🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson 💵 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

    18 min
  5. #466: How to Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet! (Goal Setting in Rental Investing)

    12/22/2025

    #466: How to Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet! (Goal Setting in Rental Investing)

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm    🎙️ Episode #466 – You don't need more time to hit your 2026 rental goal, you just need the right focus. Here's how busy investors make progress in 20-30 minutes a day.   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/2026rentalgoals/    ▶️ Next Episode: Want Financial Freedom with Real Estate? Do This. [FULL BLUEPRINT] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0g1AE1H6lpjn44K2HvJC7O?si=66BL4PVESky8_dpCEWC3RA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/385-if-i-wanted-financial-freedom-in-2025-this-is-what/id1448707654?i=1000692999289   🎬 Timestamps: (00:00) - Weekly Planning and Goal Setting (04:24) - Time Management Strategies (13:17) - Deep Work and Energy Management (23:15) - Automating and Delegating Tasks (28:31) - The Importance of Non-Negotiables (32:11) - Breaking Down Overwhelming Goals (36:43) - Practical Goal Setting Framework (45:06) - Flexibility in Long-Term Planning (50:09) - Want Financial Freedom with Real Estate? Do This. 🔗 Aaron's Free Workshop & Templates: https://20minuteinvestor.com/ ___________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): https://www.CoachCarson.com 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson  👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson  🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson 💵 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

    56 min
  6. #465: How AI Found a $10,000 Rental Insurance Mistake

    12/15/2025

    #465: How AI Found a $10,000 Rental Insurance Mistake

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm    🤖 FREE AI Prompts for Landlord Insurance: https://coachcarson.com/insurance-review   🎙️ Episode #465 – Most landlords have hidden insurance gaps, and AI just found several big ones in my own policy. I reveal the missing coverages, risky clauses, and costly surprises AI uncovered, plus how you can run the same check on your rentals in minutes.    ▶️ Next Episode → How I Use ChatGPT to Run My Real Estate Business Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jT88KMOytbPBVOZ0siEBA?si=hve651TWSc2GVHPcS8u9bw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/422-how-i-use-chatgpt-to-run-my-real-estate-business/id1448707654?i=1000714790904 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/rentalinsurancegaps/ 🎬 Timestamps: (00:00) - AI found gaps in rental insurance  (00:27) - Why AI levels the insurance playing field  (01:51) - Prompts strategy for policy reviews  (02:48) - Uploading policy and initial AI overview  (03:37) - Coverages explained: dwelling, rents, liability  (04:35) - What's not covered and vacancy risks  (05:42) - Real story on vacancy clause consequences  (06:48) - Biggest gaps or problems (10:19) - Steadily Landlord Insurance  (11:04) - Deep dive summary: big events vs slow losses  (13:15) - Co-insurance example and underinsurance risk  (16:00) - Other structures and personal property adjustments  (17:00) - Loss of rents and liability, umbrella ideas  (19:12) - Key takeaways for landlords  (20:27) - How to run your own AI policy review  (21:02) - How I Use ChatGPT to Run My Real Estate Business ___________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod 🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): https://www.CoachCarson.com 👋 Connect with Me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson  👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson  🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson 💵 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

    22 min
  7. #464: The 5-Hour Investor – A Strategy for People with No Time

    12/08/2025

    #464: The 5-Hour Investor – A Strategy for People with No Time

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #464 – Think you don't have enough time to invest in real estate? You might just be using the wrong strategy. Coach Carson breaks down the "5-hour investor" mindset and reveals which strategies work best when time is scarce.   ▶️ 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   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/5hourinvestor/   🎬 Timestamps:  (0:00) - You're using the wrong strategy! (1:47) - Time-FIRST Strategy Framework (2:30) -  The Passive Investor (3:10) - The Semi-Passive Investor (3:40) - The Semi-Active Investor (4:29) - The Active Investor (5:57) - The 5-hr investor Don't Do's (8:18) - The 5-hr investor To Do's  (10:09) - Know your strengths & weaknesses (12:55) - 5 Small & Simple Rental Properties ____________________________________________________________________     ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit:  https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more):  https://www.CoachCarson.com   👋 Connect with Me:  📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson   👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson   🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   💵 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

    13 min
  8. #463: How I Turned 1 Ugly House Into 3 New Rentals

    12/05/2025

    #463: How I Turned 1 Ugly House Into 3 New Rentals

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #463 – What looks like a terrible deal on the surface can become a long-term winner with the right strategy. Coach Carson breaks down how one buzzard-covered house beyond saving turned into three brand-new rentals through creative thinking, zoning insight, and smart financing.    ▶️ Next Episode: Why I'm Building Properties NOT Buying (Build-to-Rent 101) Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2FDWRuFSHcqjF9i85qzWjw?si=YYdWOIwJTHqPRJfdkNvRdQ Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/383-build-to-rent-101-why-im-building-properties-not-buying/id1448707654?i=1000690795313   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/3newrentals/   🎬 Timestamps: (0:00) - One of Chad's craziest deals (1:35) - Price ranges for Clemson area (4:30) - How Chad found the property (5:53) - Running the numbers (10:48) - Were these numbers worthwhile? (14:42) - The long-term plan  (17:55) - What the lot looked like (20:12) - Join my Private Community (20:40) - Why I'm Building Properties, NOT Buying ____________________________________________________________________     ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit:  https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more):  https://www.CoachCarson.com   👋 Connect with Me:  📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson   👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson   🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   💵 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

    21 min
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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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