Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson

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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.

  1. #369: Should I Buy More Rentals or Pay Off the Debt? (Here’s What I Did)

    3 DAYS AGO

    #369: Should I Buy More Rentals or Pay Off the Debt? (Here’s What I Did)

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #369 – Trying to decide between buying more rentals or paying down debt to reach financial freedom? I’ll share my own story of facing this BIG choice, along with insights from one of the wisest investors I know, Erion Shehaj, who’s tackling the same question. Find out which path could be right for you!   Next Episode: How Much Tax I Paid When I Sold a Rental Property https://youtu.be/SgNXl8eqa2U   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/rentalsvsdebt/ 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - Pay off debt or keep growing? 0:43 - 3 stages of a rental property 6:12 - How to know when you've won the game? 9:16 - Erion's personal journey + blueprint for investing 14:07 - Transitioning from the growth to harvesting phase 19:33 - Planning from a mini harvester phase vs going all in 23:27 - The planning phase 33:54 - Finding a balance in investing 41:46 - Chad's recommendation for increasing cash flow 43:04 - When to transition to the next investing phase 48:14 - Connect with Erion 49:20 - How Much Tax I Paid When I Sold a Rental   🔗 Connect with Erion Shehaj: Website: https://investingarchitect.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investingarchitect/   _________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 Connect with Me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson 👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson 🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

    50 min
  2. #368: 10-Year Financial Freedom Plan With Rentals in High Price Markets

    4 NOV

    #368: 10-Year Financial Freedom Plan With Rentals in High Price Markets

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #368 - We're diving into the case study of a couple from Oakland who transformed $80,000 into $1.4 million in equity in just 10 years. Their strategies are perfect for anyone in a high-priced market looking to build a portfolio and eventually harvest wealth for long-term financial independence.   ▶️ Next Episode:  DON’T BE CHEAP! - How to Double Your Money in a High Priced Housing Market https://youtu.be/F-bsP-InDLA?si=LcgkdAbRbKZ8VZQS 📄 Show Notes:  https://www.coachcarson.com/highpricedmarket/ 🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 - Starting Real Estate in High-Price Markets 00:36 - Saving $80K: First Steps in Investing 01:53 - House Hacking: Strategy for High-Price Markets 04:14 - Growing Portfolio: Second Duplex and More 04:48 - BRRRR Strategy in Vallejo 06:08 - Moving to Dream Home and Holding Properties 07:08 - Harvesting Equity: Selling California Rentals 08:30 - Exchange to Greensboro, North Carolina 11:20 - Transition to Cash Flow Properties 12:16 - Wealth/Equity from 50 Rental Units 13:14 - Rental Investing Journey: Starter 14:25 - Rental Investing Journey: Builder 14:58 - Rental Investing Journey: Harvester 16:10 - Small & Mighty Strategy 20:30 - How to Double Your Money in a High Priced Housing Market ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 Connect with Me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson 👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson 🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

    21 min
  3. #367: How I Analyze ANY Real Estate Market in 15 Minutes for FREE!

    28 OCT

    #367: How I Analyze ANY Real Estate Market in 15 Minutes for FREE!

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #367 – Looking to invest long distance but unsure how to pick the right market? In this episode, I share my simple, step-by-step process for finding profitable markets, even if you’re investing from afar. I’ll show you how to target high-growth areas and quickly analyze property deals —all in under 15 minutes!   ▶️ Next Episode: How to Build your Team — for Long Distance Real Estate Investors https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/337-buying-real-estate-long-distance-how-to-build-your-team/id1448707654?i=1000651050890   📄 Show Notes: ttps://www.coachcarson.com/analyzeanymarket/ 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - What if you're long distance? 0:46 - A simple Google search 2:07 - Pick your "sun" city 4:52 - Pick your "satellite" city 7:22 - Can you buy a deal here? 16:13 - Find the key team members   🔗 Links to Analyze ANY Market:  https://www.google.com https://www.google.com/maps https://www.wikipedia.org Big Shifts Ahead by John Burns: https://a.co/d/h0jXo6y https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/united-states/ https://www.zillow.com https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/price-my-rental/   ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 Connect with Me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson 👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson 🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

    18 min
  4. #366: We Make $140K/Year with One Airbnb Property - Here’s How!

    21 OCT

    #366: We Make $140K/Year with One Airbnb Property - Here’s How!

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm 🎙️ Episode #366 – Curious how a single Airbnb can pull in $140K a year? Joe and Katie transformed an underperforming property into a thriving short-term rental. From securing the deal and navigating construction setbacks to delivering top-notch guest experiences, you’ll learn the strategies that turned their challenging first year into a $140K success! ▶️ Next Episode: House Hacking Guide  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-hacking-guide-how-to-hack-your-housing-live/id1448707654?i=1000428608108 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/airbnb140kyear/ 🎬 Timestamps: 00:00: Initial Property Purchase and Remodel Costs 09:21: Challenges and Cash Flow in the First Year 11:18: Expanding Their Target Rental Market 12:13: AirBnB and VRBO for Short Term Rentals 13:09 Google Reviews for Growing Your Business 14:56: Hospitality and Design Elements 30:29: Increasing Value of the Property 33:42: Partnership Structure and Benefits 39:36: The Future of Switchback Suites 47:57: Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Investor 🔗 Episode Links: Get Joe's Short-Term Rental Tech Stack: https://www.coachcarson.com/strtech Book your Stay in Kalispell, MT: https://book.switchbacksuites.com 🔗 Connect with Joe: Switchback Suites on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/switchbacksuites/ Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe_r_jimenez/ Joe's Previous Episode: "How We Turned an 8-unit Building into a Cash Flow Machine in 6 Months" https://youtu.be/WHO9iA1RZW0   ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 Connect with Me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson 👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson 🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

    52 min
  5. #365: How to Prevent THE WORST Plumbing Issues in your Rentals

    14 OCT

    #365: How to Prevent THE WORST Plumbing Issues in your Rentals

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #365 - How does a simple kitchen leak that escalates into a $15,000 asbestos remediation sound? Scott shares his firsthand experience with common plumbing problems and the critical role of proactive maintenance. Learn how to make your rental property virtually bulletproof against these costly plumbing repairs. ▶️ Next Episode: I spent $12,650 on an HVAC for my Rental (8 Lessons Learned) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/347-i-spent-%2412-650-on-an-hvac-for-my-rental-8-lessons-learned/id1448707654?i=1000658431946 📄 Show Notes:  https://www.coachcarson.com/plumbingmaintenance/ 🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro to Scott at Everyday Home Repair 01:13 - Discussing Rental Property Maintenance Issues 02:52 - Basement and Crawl Space Issues 09:09 - Different Types of Water Supply Systems 13:10 - Evaluating and Upgrading Galvanized Pipes 16:08 - Inspecting and Repairing Sewer Lines 20:04 - How Communicating with Tenants Can Prevent Problems 24:39 - Preventative Maintenance for Sinks 27:04 - Preventative Maintenance for Toilets 30:19 - Preventative Maintenance for Showers & Tubs 32:49 - Standardizing Fixtures and Building a Repair Kit 38:13 - Maintenance Checklist for Rental Properties 38:39 - Connect with Scott at Everyday Home Repairs 40:07 - Lessons on Heating & Air Units   🔗 Connect with Scott: Free Maintenance Checklist for Rental Properties: https://www.coachcarson.com/maintenance-checklist-rental-properties/ Everyday Home Repairs YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@EverydayHomeRepairs Everyday Solar YouTube:  youtube.com/channel/UCXcoxCRD5qe1CAwoNrbST8g Website: https://everydayhomerepairs.com Facebook Community:  facebook.com/groups/623172345205906 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayhomerepairs/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@everyday_home_repairs   ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 Connect with Me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson 👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson 🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

    41 min
  6. #364: Meet Darius: From $10k & ZERO Knowledge to 9 Rentals in 6 Years

    7 OCT

    #364: Meet Darius: From $10k & ZERO Knowledge to 9 Rentals in 6 Years

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #364 - Darius transformed Pontiac's downturn into his personal success story, starting with homes under $10K and scaling up to 9 properties. By mastering DIY renovations and strategic financing during tough economic times, he reveals the key strategies that can help any investor thrive in a recovering market.   ▶️ Next Episode: Tenant Screening 101 For Landlords | with Pam Storm from Rent Marketplace https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/224-tenant-screening-101-for-landlords-with-pam-storm/id1448707654?i=1000559312211 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/rewithd/   🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - Turning a Downturn into a Personal Success Story 1:08 - Darius' Investing During Tough Times 4:16 - Darius' life when Starting his Real Estate Career 7:10 - Where Darius Saw Opportunity Despite Tough Economic Times 7:56 - Breaking Down the Numbers 9:12 - Big Learning Curves 11:33 - Growing his Confidence as an Investor 13:50 - Thinking Outside the Box 15:09 - How Darius Grew his Portfolio 18:41 - Balancing a Full-Time with Real Estate 21:07 - Screening Tenants 24:12 - Standing Out from the Competition 25:21 - Learning from the "scars" 32:11 - Screening and Picking the Best Tenants for your Rental   🔗 Connect with Darius:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darius_oneofone/ Website: https://rewithd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@darius_oneofone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realetstatewithdarius/   ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 Connect with Me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson 👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson 🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

    33 min
  7. #363: How One Dad Earns $5K/month From 8 Rental Properties

    30 SEPT

    #363: How One Dad Earns $5K/month From 8 Rental Properties

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #363 – Aaron, a new dad who transitioned from concert organizer to real estate investor, built a portfolio of 8 rental properties while long-distance. Learn how Aaron leveraged his music industry skills, overcame challenges, and chose the strategies that fueled his rapid growth in real estate.   ▶️ Next Episode: How to Find the Best Property Managers https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/333-how-to-find-the-best-property-managers/id1448707654?i=1000647918499   📄 Show Notes:  https://www.coachcarson.com/8rentalportfolio/ 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - From Music to Real Estate 1:12 - Aaron's Career turning point 9:25 - Aaron and his wife's journey to real estate investing 17:49 - Numbers on Aaron's first rental property 24:20 - Leveraging equity in your residence 31:54 - Migrating to Washington 41:02 - Trying long distance in Iowa 45:20 - Operations and lessons of managing remotely 53:25 - Aaron's reflections on his journey 56:32 - What's next for Aaron? 1:00:00 - How to find the best property managers   🔗 Connect with Aaron: Website: https://aaronameen.com Twitter: https://x.com/AaronAmeen   ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 Connect with Me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson 👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson 🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

    1h 1m
  8. #362: How a Couple Used a $223K HELOC to Buy Their 4th Rental Property

    23 SEPT

    #362: How a Couple Used a $223K HELOC to Buy Their 4th Rental Property

    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #362 – Kelli and her husband used a $223K HELOC to turn a distressed property with mold and water issues into a $2,750/month rental. By staying under budget and securing a higher appraisal, they successfully executed their BRRRR strategy. Kelli shares the secrets behind their success and offers practical advice for aspiring investors!   ▶️ Next Episode: How to Estimate Repair Costs for Your Next Rental Property https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/339-how-to-estimate-repair-cost-for-your-next-rental/id1448707654?i=1000652540659   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/helocbrrrr/ 🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 - Meet the couple who took out a $223K HELOC 01:32 - Kelli’s Rental Portfolio & Real Estate Investment Journey 04:34 - Using a HELOC for Property Investment 06:15 - What is a HELOC? 08:56 - Finding the New Property 12:14 - Numbers and Budget for their New Property 15:02 - Property Inspection and Challenges 18:09 - Repair Stories and Project Management 21:49 - Property Before & After 24:02 - Financial Details and Refinancing 29:39 - Renting the Property and Final Advice 36:50 - How to Estimate Repair Costs   🔗 Connect with Kelli: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.d.i.y.duo/   ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 Connect with Me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson 👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson 🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

    37 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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