

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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May 1, 2023 • 1h 12min
#289: A Doctor's Recommendation For Financial Independence - Interview With the Physician on FIRE (Best of CC)
Episode #289 - (Best of Coach Carson) Doctors typically earn a lot of money. But they also tend to accumulate a lot of debt, both from years of school and from buying expensive things. Learn how the Physician on FIRE did things a little differently, building enough wealth to reach FI in 8 years. 📑COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES: https://www.coachcarson.com/physicianonfire 🎬 AUDIO TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Market bottomed, kept investing 3:44 - A physician's, school, debt, work 10:02 - Unique financial standpoint 12:50 - Simple saving/investing plan 22:31 - Transitioning out of 9-5 31:58 - Flexible life after FI 34:45 - Traveling with family 41:57 - Investment allocation & why 46:48 - Syndication and funds 52:08 - Risks of syndications 1:01:31 - Philosophy on giving 1:09:10 - Final FI advice ______________________ 🧰MY FAVORITE REAL ESTATE & MONEY TOOLS: - Deal Machine - software to help you buy more real estate deals https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine __________ 💰CREATIVE FINANCING COURSE🏘️Learn to finance your deals successfully, even with high interest rates. My online course teaches you how to use non-traditional funding sources for real estate, like private money, self-directed retirement accounts, seller financing, lease options, subject-to, and more. Includes paperwork! https://coachcarson.com/creativefinancing __________ 🎧SUBSCRIBE to the podcast for more episodes about how to achieve financial independence and do what matters using real estate investing! https://coachcarson.com/podcast ---------------- ▶️WATCH my YouTube channel - Coach Carson TV - for tutorials, tips, strategies, and interviews https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachChadCarson?sub_confirmation=1 ---------------- 📋 GET MY FREE REAL ESTATE INVESTOR TOOLKIT https://coachcarson.com/reitoolkit ---------------- FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachcarson1/ ---------------- READ MY BOOK ON RETIRING EARLY 📚 https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook ---------------- 👋👋 SAY HI ON SOCIAL https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson/ https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

Apr 24, 2023 • 53min
#288: An Early Retirement Blueprint with Erion Shehaj (Best of CC)
Erion Shehaj, a real estate broker and entrepreneur from Houston, shares his innovative "Blueprint" approach to achieving financial independence through real estate. He discusses overcoming mental barriers like 'shiny strategy syndrome' and emphasizes aligning investments with personal risk tolerance. The conversation dives into practical wealth-building strategies, including the rental debt snowball and the importance of structured financial planning. By focusing on time as a crucial element, Erion provides clear pathways to early retirement and effective wealth management.

Apr 17, 2023 • 13min
#287: Why Your Real Estate Investing Strategies Won't Work in 2023
Frustrated with your real estate journey? You might just be chasing the wrong strategies. Discover the importance of developing essential business skills over mere strategy pursuit. Building a sustainable rental property business is crucial; focus on skills, systems, and a reliable team. Hear personal experiences and practical tips to align your business with your investment goals. Master the art of commitment for consistent success in real estate!

Apr 10, 2023 • 20min
#286: How I Made MILLIONS With This Simple Negotiation Strategy
Episode #286 - Negotiations aren’t battles where you’re fighting over the lowest price with a seller. Instead, negotiations involve flipping over puzzle pieces to understand and solve a problem TOGETHER. I’ll show you the key tip that unlocks how to do this, and it isn’t what you think. 📑 COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES: https://www.coachcarson.com/negotiationpuzzle/ Links: How to Analyze a Rental Property - https://www.coachcarson.com/run-the-numbers-investment-properties/ How to Use Seller Financing to Buy Real Estate - https://www.coachcarson.com/seller-financing-owner-financing-buy-real-estate/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Negotiation is NOT this 1:47 - Sage advice at 24 years old 3:16 - Listen FIRST 9:10 - Solve puzzle accordingly 14:57 - The power of relationships Special thanks to listener Anthony B. ______________________ 🧰MY FAVORITE REAL ESTATE & MONEY TOOLS: - Deal Machine - software to help you buy more real estate deals https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine __________ 💰CREATIVE FINANCING COURSE🏘️Learn to finance your deals successfully, even with high interest rates. My online course teaches you how to use non-traditional funding sources for real estate, like private money, self-directed retirement accounts, seller financing, lease options, subject-to, and more. Includes paperwork! https://coachcarson.com/creativefinancing __________ 🎧SUBSCRIBE to the podcast for more episodes about how to achieve financial independence and do what matters using real estate investing! https://coachcarson.com/podcast ---------------- ▶️WATCH my YouTube channel - Coach Carson TV - for tutorials, tips, strategies, and interviews https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachChadCarson?sub_confirmation=1 ---------------- 📋 GET MY FREE REAL ESTATE INVESTOR TOOLKIT https://coachcarson.com/reitoolkit ---------------- FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachcarson1/ ---------------- READ MY BOOK ON RETIRING EARLY 📚 https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook ---------------- 👋👋 SAY HI ON SOCIAL https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson/ https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

Apr 3, 2023 • 18min
#285: The Richness of Slow Travel (My Spain Update)
Episode #285 - Recently I had a special yet simple experience while living abroad in Granada, Spain. I would have missed this experience COMPLETELY without doing something called "slow travel." Hear the full story in this episode. 📑COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES: https://www.coachcarson.com/slowtravelspain/ Links: How We're Living Abroad for FREE (International House Hacking🏠✈️) - https://youtu.be/jXV7rRw5ksM We're moving to Spain! (and living off our rental income while abroad) - https://youtu.be/AHX5pieCrpM Slowing Down - How to Live More Deliberately in a Fast Paced World - https://www.coachcarson.com/slowing-down/ 🎬 AUDIO TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Why is slow travel so fulfilling? 2:48 - Personal development 5:57 - Deeper relationships 12:03 - The main point 13:18 - The Lifestyle Business ______________________ 🧰MY FAVORITE REAL ESTATE & MONEY TOOLS: - Deal Machine - software to help you buy more real estate deals https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine __________ 💰CREATIVE FINANCING COURSE🏘️Learn to finance your deals successfully, even with high interest rates. My online course teaches you how to use non-traditional funding sources for real estate, like private money, self-directed retirement accounts, seller financing, lease options, subject-to, and more. Includes paperwork! https://coachcarson.com/creativefinancing __________ 🎧SUBSCRIBE to the podcast for more episodes about how to achieve financial independence and do what matters using real estate investing! https://coachcarson.com/podcast ---------------- ▶️WATCH my YouTube channel - Coach Carson TV - for tutorials, tips, strategies, and interviews https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachChadCarson?sub_confirmation=1 ---------------- 📋 GET MY FREE REAL ESTATE INVESTOR TOOLKIT https://coachcarson.com/reitoolkit ---------------- FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachcarson1/ ---------------- READ MY BOOK ON RETIRING EARLY 📚 https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook ---------------- 👋👋 SAY HI ON SOCIAL https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson/ https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

Mar 27, 2023 • 23min
#284: How I Got Started With No Money In Real Estate Investing (Full Story)
Episode #284 - With being brand new to real estate investing and only $1000 in the bank, I had to get creative if I wanted to grow a rental portfolio. This is the ONE financing strategy I’m glad I used 20 years ago, and I still use today… 📑 COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES: https://www.coachcarson.com/getstartednomoney/ ______________________ 🧰MY FAVORITE REAL ESTATE & MONEY TOOLS: - Deal Machine - software to help you buy more real estate deals https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine __________ 💰CREATIVE FINANCING COURSE🏘️Learn to finance your deals successfully, even with high interest rates. My online course teaches you how to use non-traditional funding sources for real estate, like private money, self-directed retirement accounts, seller financing, lease options, subject-to, and more. Includes paperwork! https://coachcarson.com/creativefinancing __________ 🎧SUBSCRIBE to the podcast for more episodes about how to achieve financial independence and do what matters using real estate investing! https://coachcarson.com/podcast ---------------- ▶️WATCH my YouTube channel - Coach Carson TV - for tutorials, tips, strategies, and interviews https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachChadCarson?sub_confirmation=1 ---------------- 📋 GET MY FREE REAL ESTATE INVESTOR TOOLKIT https://coachcarson.com/reitoolkit ---------------- FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachcarson1/ ---------------- READ MY BOOK ON RETIRING EARLY 📚 https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook ---------------- 👋👋 SAY HI ON SOCIAL https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson/ https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

Mar 20, 2023 • 1h 1min
#283: How a Part-Time Investor Bought an OLD Duplex Rental Property
Episode #283 - With only a partial inspection, Mike wishes he caught these glaring red flags before purchasing his 1920s duplex. The mistakes he made have forever changed him as an investor. 📑COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES: https://www.coachcarson.com/1920duplexrental/ Mike's Email: mnguyen474@gmail.com 🎬AUDIO TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Hook 0:33 - Chad's Intro 1:43 - Mike's career and backstory 7:43 - Mike's buy box 11:00 - How Mike found the deal 14:33 - The bidding process 18:30 - Mike's due diligence 22:06 - Mike's financing plan 32:12 - The first two weeks of owning the property 40:04 - The process of getting the property rented 47:25- Running the final numbers 54:11 - Mike's biggest takeaways 57:18 - Mike's advice for listeners 58:23 - How to get in touch with Mike 58:58 - Chad's outro __________ 🧰MY FAVORITE REAL ESTATE & MONEY TOOLS: - Deal Machine - software to help you buy more real estate deals https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine __________ 💰CREATIVE FINANCING COURSE🏘️Learn to finance your deals successfully, even with high interest rates. My online course teaches you how to use non-traditional funding sources for real estate, like private money, self-directed retirement accounts, seller financing, lease options, subject-to, and more. Includes paperwork! https://coachcarson.com/creativefinancing __________ 🎧SUBSCRIBE to the podcast for more episodes about how to achieve financial independence and do what matters using real estate investing! https://coachcarson.com/podcast ---------------- ▶️WATCH my YouTube channel - Coach Carson TV - for tutorials, tips, strategies, and interviews https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachChadCarson?sub_confirmation=1 ---------------- 📋 GET MY FREE REAL ESTATE INVESTOR TOOLKIT https://coachcarson.com/reitoolkit ---------------- FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachcarson1/ ---------------- READ MY BOOK ON RETIRING EARLY 📚 https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook ---------------- 👋👋 SAY HI ON SOCIAL https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson/ https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

Mar 13, 2023 • 1h 6min
#282: How to Avoid Income Taxes (Legally) With Real Estate Investing
Episode #282 - If you make $100K in earned income, you may pay ~$30K in income taxes. But say you make that same $100K in rental income, you can (legally) pay $0 of taxes, instead. Find out how and discover the tax form that every real estate investor should know. COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES/LINKS: https://www.coachcarson.com/avoidincometaxes/ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Power of Real Estate 1:44 - Behind the scenes 5:11 - CPA firm + REI 8:42 - Rental vs. Earned Income 13:40 - Depreciation 20:14 - Passive Losses 23:49 - Cost Segregation 33:25 - Short-term Rental 38:34 - Real Estate Pro 44:32 - Buy & Hold Long-term 53:28 - 1031 Exchange 57:29 - Self Directed IRA 1:02:21 - Connect with Brandon ______________________ 🧰MY FAVORITE REAL ESTATE & MONEY TOOLS: - Deal Machine - software to help you buy more real estate deals https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine __________ 💰CREATIVE FINANCING COURSE🏘️Learn to finance your deals successfully, even with high interest rates. My online course teaches you how to use non-traditional funding sources for real estate, like private money, self-directed retirement accounts, seller financing, lease options, subject-to, and more. Includes paperwork! https://coachcarson.com/creativefinancing __________ 🎧SUBSCRIBE to the podcast for more episodes about how to achieve financial independence and do what matters using real estate investing! https://coachcarson.com/podcast ---------------- ▶️WATCH my YouTube channel - Coach Carson TV - for tutorials, tips, strategies, and interviews https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachChadCarson?sub_confirmation=1 ---------------- 📋 GET MY FREE REAL ESTATE INVESTOR TOOLKIT https://coachcarson.com/reitoolkit ---------------- FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachcarson1/ ---------------- READ MY BOOK ON RETIRING EARLY 📚 https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook ---------------- 👋👋 SAY HI ON SOCIAL https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson/ https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

Mar 6, 2023 • 1h 13min
#281: How to Prevent 5 Expensive Real Estate Scenarios - Advice from my Attorney
Episode #281 - Learn the worst case scenarios of investing in real estate during this conversation between Coach Carson and his attorney. COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES: https://www.coachcarson.com/worstscenarios/ Links: Ryan's work website: https://nelsongalbreath.com/about/ryan-nichols/ Ryan's work email: rnichols@nelsongalbreath.com Ryan's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wrnicho ______________________ 🧰MY FAVORITE REAL ESTATE & MONEY TOOLS: - Deal Machine - software to help you buy more real estate deals https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine __________ 💰CREATIVE FINANCING COURSE🏘️Learn to finance your deals successfully, even with high interest rates. My online course teaches you how to use non-traditional funding sources for real estate, like private money, self-directed retirement accounts, seller financing, lease options, subject-to, and more. Includes paperwork! https://coachcarson.com/creativefinancing __________ 🎧SUBSCRIBE to the podcast for more episodes about how to achieve financial independence and do what matters using real estate investing! https://coachcarson.com/podcast ---------------- ▶️WATCH my YouTube channel - Coach Carson TV - for tutorials, tips, strategies, and interviews https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachChadCarson?sub_confirmation=1 ---------------- 📋 GET MY FREE REAL ESTATE INVESTOR TOOLKIT https://coachcarson.com/reitoolkit ---------------- FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachcarson1/ ---------------- READ MY BOOK ON RETIRING EARLY 📚 https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook ---------------- 👋👋 SAY HI ON SOCIAL https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson/ https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

Feb 27, 2023 • 1h 29min
#280: 21 Commonly Forgotten Maintenance Tasks For Rental Properties
Episode #280 - Learn how to use a Rental Property Maintenance Checklist created by Coach Carson and Scott Dixon from Everyday Home Repairs. It will save you money, time, and stress as a landlord, and it will help you have a rental property you can be proud to own. COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES: https://www.coachcarson.com/maintenancechecklist/ Links: Free Maintenance Checklist for Rental Properties: https://www.coachcarson.com/maintenance-checklist-rental-properties/ Everyday Home Repairs - Q&A Forum: https://everydayhomerepairs.com/forum/ Scott's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverydayHomeRepairs ______________________ 🧰MY FAVORITE REAL ESTATE & MONEY TOOLS: - Deal Machine - software to help you buy more real estate deals https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine __________ 💰CREATIVE FINANCING COURSE🏘️Learn to finance your deals successfully, even with high interest rates. My online course teaches you how to use non-traditional funding sources for real estate, like private money, self-directed retirement accounts, seller financing, lease options, subject-to, and more. Includes paperwork! https://coachcarson.com/creativefinancing __________ 🎧SUBSCRIBE to the podcast for more episodes about how to achieve financial independence and do what matters using real estate investing! https://coachcarson.com/podcast ---------------- ▶️WATCH my YouTube channel - Coach Carson TV - for tutorials, tips, strategies, and interviews https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachChadCarson?sub_confirmation=1 ---------------- 📋 GET MY FREE REAL ESTATE INVESTOR TOOLKIT https://coachcarson.com/reitoolkit ---------------- FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachcarson1/ ---------------- READ MY BOOK ON RETIRING EARLY 📚 https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook ---------------- 👋👋 SAY HI ON SOCIAL https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson/ https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson