

Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson
Chad 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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Jan 26, 2026 β’ 40min
#472: Why Smart Investors Feel Stuck (It's Not More Info)
β Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom β https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-ep472 βοΈGet my best investor tools for FREE β https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-ep472 βΆοΈ 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: π¬ 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 ποΈ Episode #472 β 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. π 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 π Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/feelingstuck/ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust: https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan π° Invest in real estate with your retirement account: https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod π± DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

Jan 19, 2026 β’ 39min
#471: The Truth About the Borrow Until You Die Strategy (What Actually Works)
β Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom β https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-ep471 βοΈGet my best investor tools for FREE β https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-ep471 βΆοΈ Next Episode: STOP Buying More Rentals! Do This Instead (ft. βͺ@Robuiltβ¬) 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: π¬ 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 ποΈ 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. π Connect with Robuilt: π½οΈ Watch Rob's original video: β https://youtu.be/se85ivB6zsc?si=0w8xFbXKNpXKgCYS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Robuilt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robuilt Website: https://www.robuiltchannel.com π Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/borrowuntilyoudie ADDITIONAL RESOURCES π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan π° Invest in real estate with your retirement account β https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod π± DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

Jan 12, 2026 β’ 25min
#470: Why Most Investors Get Stuck at One Deal Per Year
Discover why many investors only complete one deal a year and how to break free from that cycle. Learn about the benefits of buying low to reduce cash needs and explore house hacking to accelerate your savings. Chad reveals savvy tax strategies to keep more cash in your pocket and shares creative financing options, like seller financing. Partnering with others can also amplify your success. Unlock the secrets to generating larger savings and financing freedom for more rental properties!

Jan 5, 2026 β’ 43min
#469: You Don't Need $10M to Be Financially Free (Here's Why)
Join Josh and Allie of The FI Couple, a dynamic duo in the realm of financial freedom. They debunk the myth that you need $10M to achieve financial independence, emphasizing realistic goals and clarity in values. Discover strategies like house-hacking, the importance of balancing wealth with time, and the different forms of wealth beyond money. They also share their insights on practical sacrifices and how to creatively structure your portfolio for lower stress and more family time. Embrace flexibility in your financial journey!

Dec 29, 2025 β’ 56min
#468: Is 2026 a Smart Time to Buy More Rentals? (with Dave Meyer)
β Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm ποΈ Episode #468 β 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. π Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/2026rentals/ βΆοΈ 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 π¬ 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 π Connect with Dave: Podcast: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcasts/on-the-market Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedatadeli ___________________________________________________ βοΈ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod π₯οΈ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): https://www.CoachCarson.com π Connect with Me: πΈ https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson π https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson π¦ https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson π΅ Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust β https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan π° DealMachine β Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine

Dec 26, 2025 β’ 18min
#467: Should I pay down debt or buy more rentals? (Best of CC)
In this engaging discussion, Arion Shihai, known as the Investing Architect, shares his insights as a real estate investor and consultant. He tackles the tough question: should you buy more rentals or focus on paying down debt? Arion emphasizes the importance of aligning investments with personal income goals and lifestyle choices. They dive into strategies for transitioning from acquisition to debt payoff, discuss the benefits of using rentals for lifestyle changes, and highlight the critical milestones in an investor's journey to financial freedom.

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Dec 22, 2025 β’ 56min
#466: How to Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet! (Goal Setting in Rental Investing)
Aaron Amin, a remote real estate investor and coach with a multi-property rental portfolio, shares his time-management secrets for busy investors. He emphasizes the importance of clarity and focus over perfection in goal-setting. Aaron discusses strategies like the time audit to prioritize commitments, protecting non-negotiable family time, and utilizing flexible 20-minute work blocks. The duo also highlights the significance of breaking down overwhelming goals into actionable steps and the value of automating tasks to reclaim more time for meaningful activities.

Dec 15, 2025 β’ 22min
#465: How AI Found a $10,000 Rental Insurance Mistake
The podcast dives into how AI can uncover hidden gaps in rental insurance policies that many landlords overlook. It highlights key coverages like dwelling, liability, and loss of rents, while emphasizing risks associated with vacancy clauses and exclusions. Real-life examples illustrate the impact of underinsurance and coinsurance clauses. Chad shares strategies for utilizing AI tools to review policies effectively and offers insights on adjusting limits for better coverage. It's a valuable guide for landlords wanting to protect their investments.

Dec 8, 2025 β’ 13min
#464: The 5-Hour Investor β A Strategy for People with Little Time
Struggling to find time for real estate investing? Discover the "5-hour investor" mindset, where the right strategy can fit into your busy life. Learn about different investor types and how to leverage house hacking and long-term rentals. Avoid time-consuming options like flips or intensive Airbnbs. Emphasize playing to your strengths while compensating for weaknesses, and focus on consistency to scale your investments over time. It's all about making real estate work for you, not the other way around!

Dec 5, 2025 β’ 21min
#463: How I Turned 1 Ugly House Into 3 New Rentals
Discover how a rundown house transformed into three rental properties through clever strategy! The host shares insights about finding undervalued real estate and the negotiation tactics that led to a successful purchase. Delve into the importance of zoning and subdividing for maximizing value, along with a detailed breakdown of costs and expected returns. Learn why new construction trumps renovation in certain situations, offering a glimpse into the profitability hidden behind seemingly terrible deals.


