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. #473: Why 8 Rentals Beat 21 (For Real Life Freedom)

    6D AGO

    #473: Why 8 Rentals Beat 21 (For Real Life Freedom)

    ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-473 ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-473 ▶️ Next Episode: How 8 Rentals Gave One Mom the Freedom to be Work Optional Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/353-how-8-rentals-gave-one-mom-the-freedom-to-be-work-optional/id1448707654?i=1000662961411 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XRQdnck4pHE1cLxaTS6R1?si=NZX0CcGSSUux81_LpDyiUA -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - Why 8 rentals beat 21 (00:42) - Sean's current portfolio and work (02:25) - A, B, C, D neighborhood ranking explained (03:14) - Starter, builder, harvester stages (03:58) - Early strategy and first deals (08:11) - Scaling to 21 properties (11:00) - Hyper-focused letters and sourcing (13:04) - Crossroads at 12–13 doors (17:08) - Creating a new buy box (21:28) - Financing the second growth burst (23:16) - Reaching 21 doors, reconsidering scale (26:25) - What to sell and why (30:21) - Transitioning from the Builder to the Harvester phase (33:01) - Using emotions to fuel action (35:40) - Allocating proceeds: payoff vs lending (39:41) - Low leverage and lending diversification (43:13) - Adding index funds diversification (45:05) - Life after W2: experiments, community (54:55) - How 8 Rentals Gave One Mom the Freedom to be Work Optional   🎙️ Episode 473 – More rentals don't always mean more freedom. Here's why selling down to 8 properties can create more cash flow, less stress, and a better life than owning 20 or more. 🔗 Connect with Sean: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlotteadubuilders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seanmckay.charlotteadubuilders 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/8rentals/ -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES  💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust: https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan 💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account: https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod

    55 min
  2. #472: Why Smart Investors Feel Stuck (It's Not More Info)

    JAN 26

    #472: Why Smart Investors Feel Stuck (It's Not More Info)

    ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-ep472 ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE →  https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-ep472   ▶️ Next Episode: How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/336CUBMafiXziE1NfdMh8O?si=x3LbqGoKRvSXD6suJHeXHg Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/357-how-to-become-financially-free-with-5-small-simple/id1448707654?i=1000665864424   EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (0:00) - Why you feel stuck in real estate (0:39) - Why you aren't making progress (3:07) - Why you may hesitate when investing (4:47) - Different ways people get stuck (12:00) - How to find your psychological blocks (17:40) - Addressing fears of borrowing money (22:24) - How biological blocks affect work (31:08) - Framework for addressing blocks (35:00) - Having an experimental mindset (39:37) - FI with 5 Small & Simple Rentals    🎙️ Episode #472 – Smart investors don't get stuck from lack of knowledge, they get stuck solving the wrong problem. Here's the three real reasons smart investors stall and how to get unstuck without grinding harder.    🔗 Connect with Cat Mulvihill: Join Newsletter: https://join.catmulvihill.com/  Website: https://catmulvihill.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CatMulvihill Cat's Momentum Method on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CatMulvihillMomentum  📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/feelingstuck/   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES  💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust: https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan 💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account: https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

    40 min
  3. #471: The Truth About the Borrow Until You Die Strategy (What Actually Works)

    JAN 19

    #471: The Truth About the Borrow Until You Die Strategy (What Actually Works)

    ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-ep471  ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-ep471  ▶️ Next Episode: STOP Buying More Rentals! Do This Instead (ft. ‪@Robuilt‬) Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/380-stop-buying-more-rentals-do-this-instead/id1448707654?i=1000685611228 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0N25lzfcwgWpKwoOVuLmnY?si=CcpR2FMRQt-eLgMsF2Zm8A EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - Wealth Building Strategies (03:38) - The Power of Tax Deferral in Real Estate (07:42) - Short-Term Rentals and Tax Benefits (15:30) - Practical Applications and Examples (20:56) - Understanding the Nuances of Real Estate Investment (23:43) - The Power Tool Analogy for Debt (26:10) - The Starter, Builder, and Harvester Phases (33:41) - Applying the Borrowing Strategy Wisely (38:03) - STOP Buying More Rentals! Do This Instead   🎙️ Episode #471 - The "Borrow Until You Die" strategy isn't a magic loophole, but it can work if you understand the rules. I break down how borrowing against real estate legally defers taxes, where investors get it wrong, and how to use leverage without adding unnecessary risk.   🔗 Connect with Robuilt: 📽️ Watch Rob's original video:  → https://youtu.be/se85ivB6zsc?si=0w8xFbXKNpXKgCYS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Robuilt  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robuilt Website: https://www.robuiltchannel.com   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/borrowuntilyoudie   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES  💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan 💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account →  https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:  https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

    39 min
  4. #470: Why Most Investors Get Stuck at One Deal Per Year

    JAN 12

    #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 💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account →  https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:  https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

    25 min
  5. #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 💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account →  https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:  https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

    43 min
  6. #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

  7. 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
  8. #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
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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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