
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.
Latest episodes

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Jul 29, 2024 • 45min
#354: Find 20% Price Discounts on Rental Properties (Consistently!)
Justin, a seasoned expert in real estate, shares insights on becoming a preferred buyer for wholesalers. He emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships and crafting a clear buying strategy for quick decision-making. Listeners learn how to effectively engage with wholesalers to find discounted rental properties. Justin also discusses financial preparedness for swift transactions and offers valuable tips on evaluating distressed properties. With a focus on confidence and trust-building, he highlights strategies that can significantly enhance investment opportunities.

Jul 22, 2024 • 37min
#353: How 8 Rentals Gave One Mom the Freedom to Be Work Optional
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm 🎙️ Episode #353 – Casey ran an Etsy shop to save $20K for her first rental and built a portfolio of eight rental properties. She and her husband overcame initial fears, embraced frugality, and strategically invested in B-class neighborhoods to achieve financial independence through real estate. Get insights into their strategies, challenges, and future plans in this episode. ▶️ Next Episode: How One Landlord Keeps His Rentals Low Maintenance in 2024 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/brickbybrickwealth/ 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - Casey Franchini's Real Estate Journey 01:55 - The Struggle with a Traditional Job 03:48 - Struggles in Southern California Market 06:49 - Importance of Getting Started in Real Estate NOW 10:11 - Investing in Memphis 11:52 - Using Etsy to Buy her 1st Rental Property 18:42 - Investing in Multiple Properties 22:57 - Investing Strategy and Buy Box Criteria 29:16 - Managing Rental Properties and Future Plans 35:09 - How One Landlord Keeps His Rentals Low Maintenance in 2024 🔗 Connect with Casey: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brickbybrickwealth/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrickbyBrickWealth • Website: https://brickbybrickwealth.com/courses/ -------------------------- ⚒️ 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 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine

Jul 15, 2024 • 39min
#352: Cash Flow vs. Growth Rentals – Which Makes You Wealthier Faster?
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm 🎙️ Episode #352 – What's the trade-off between cash flow and capital appreciation? Should investors pass on deals that don't meet cash flow thresholds, or is there another way to grow your wealth with them? Chad and Erion dive into the prevalent 80-20 rule in real estate returns and the impact of population growth on property values to help you optimize your wealth building. ▶️ Next Episode: How Many Rentals Do You Need to Retire 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/fasterwealth/ 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - Which deals should you pass on? 1:13 - Cash flow properties vs. growth properties 7:16 - Optimizing cash flow now vs in the future 14:58 - The foundation for your investment plan 21:13 - Erion's property criteria 27:31 - Population growth drives investment returns 31:40 - Gauging Prices vs properties 35:50 - Erion's advice on running the numbers 37:30 - Where to connect with Erion 38:11 - How many rentals you need for FI 🔗 Connect with Erion: • Twitter: https://x.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 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine

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Jul 8, 2024 • 52min
#351: How to Find Discounted Rental Properties in 2024 (Newbies!)
Henry Washington, a real estate expert specializing in deal flow and financing, dives into the essentials of identifying discounted rental properties. He emphasizes the power of networking, sharing how building strategic relationships can unlock lucrative opportunities. Henry discusses the importance of persistence, targeting motivated sellers, and refining your criteria for good deals. He also highlights effective follow-up strategies and the mindset needed to embrace discomfort in deal-making, making it a treasure trove of insights for aspiring investors.

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Jul 1, 2024 • 39min
#350: Single Family vs. Multi Family – Which Should You Invest In?
Erion, a seasoned real estate investor and analyst, shares insights on choosing between single-family and multi-family properties. The discussion highlights the emotional appeal and market demand for single-family homes versus the financial advantages of multi-family options. They explore critical factors like entry costs, operational efficiencies, and tenant dynamics. Erion emphasizes the importance of aligning investment choices with personal goals, particularly amidst rising costs and inflation, making a compelling case for diversifying property strategies.

Jun 24, 2024 • 48min
#349: How One Investor Replaced His Salary with Flips & Rentals
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm 🎙️ Episode #349 – Discover the strategy of flipping to fund your rentals with Jonathan's 20+ years of expertise. Learn how to craft the perfect buy box and uncover deal-finding tactics for lasting success in real estate. Finally, we cover strategic planning and community support for building your wealth. ▶️ Next Video: My First Rental Property (17 Years Later) https://youtu.be/9nYmlZfPF7Y?si=qXXA-LJ40q4LXlRB 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/flipandrent/ 🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 - What Is Jonathan's Ideal Flip Scenario? 03:07 - What Is Jonathan's Ideal Rental Property? 08:25 - Price Ranges of Rental and Flipped Properties 10:17 - Why Jonathan Got Into Real Estate Investing 13:51 - The Early Days of Entrepreneurship 17:21 - Should You Get Your Real Estate License? 22:11 - Income Strategies for Flipping and Renting 30:57 - Jonathan's Advice For Finding Deals 32:59 - The Power of Direct Mail 38:38 - The Importance of Having a Plan Especially In The Early Stages 47:33 - My First Rental Property (17 Years Later) 🔗 Connect with Jonathan: • Website: https://www.letssellitnow.com • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WilmingtonHomeGroup -------------------------- ⚒️ 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 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine

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Jun 17, 2024 • 40min
#348: Should you get an LLC for your Rental Property Investing?
Legal expert Clint Coons discusses the benefits of using LLCs for real estate investments, emphasizing asset protection and tax efficiencies. He advises on creating 1 LLC per property early on, the importance of insurance, and the role of LLCs in shielding assets from liabilities.

Jun 10, 2024 • 41min
#347: I spent $12,650 on an HVAC For My Rental (8 Lessons Learned)
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm 🎙️ Episode #347 – From selecting the right equipment to prioritizing preventive care, Matt offers 8 lessons to ensure optimal efficiency and longevity for your property investments. Plus, learn the best practices for system maintenance to help any landlord build bulletproof rental properties in 2024. ▶️ Next Episode: This is my Ideal Rental Property (size, materials used, buy box) 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/lowmaintenancehvac/ 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - 1. Choosing wisely on HVACs 1:48 - 2. Understand HVAC Pricing 6:33 - 3. Choose the right brand for your system 17:40 - 4. Prepare for big repairs 20:11 - 5. Split system vs Forced Air system 30:35 - 6. The maintenance of your system 35:09 - 7. Best practices for maintenance 36:50 - 8. Matt's advice for heating/air units 39:16 - Connect with Matt 40:26 - Ideal criteria for rental properties 🔗 Connect with Matt: • Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumberjack_landlord/ • Matt's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LumberjackLandlord • Matt's Course: https://www.lumberjacklandlord.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 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine

Jun 3, 2024 • 20min
#346: How Boring, 40%-Down Rental Properties Can Still Make You Rich
This episode features Erion Shehaj, an expert real estate strategist. He discusses the surprising wealth-building potential of traditional rental properties, especially those requiring larger down payments. Erion emphasizes the importance of capital appreciation over short-term cash flow. The conversation explores the balance between passive and active investing, highlighting how ‘boring’ investments can yield superior long-term results. Listeners will learn about leveraging real estate wisely amidst fluctuating interest rates and the advantages of focusing on strategic, conservative investments.

May 27, 2024 • 57min
#345: How A New Mom Built a $3 Million Rental Portfolio in 7 Years
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm 🎙️ Episode #345 – From commercial design to building a $3 million rental portfolio in just 7 years, while navigating the joys of motherhood. Learn how Emily leveraged her knowledge and connections to expand her small and mighty portfolio, while also prioritizing family time. 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/7yearrentalportfolio/ ▶️ Next Video: How to Replace a $90,000 a Year Salary with Real Estate Cash Flow https://youtu.be/-r2VVWo5z0o?si=a6-eyT2JegaMX0JB 🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 - Life Shift and Real Estate Exploration 04:29 - Buying First Property in Kentucky 11:03 - Dynamic of Couple's Real Estate Journey 15:58 - Balancing Active Income and Long-Term Investments 26:10 - Seasonality of Real Estate Investor 29:21 - Leveraging Personal Strengths in Real Estate 36:16 - Decision to Recast Mortgage and Harvest Portfolio 44:50 - Realization on CapEx Impact on Cash Flow 49:56 - Importance of flexibility in real estate investing 51:13 - Sacrifices and benefits of real estate choices 52:02 - Individual paths and choices in real estate 53:01 - Advice on finding your "why" in financial independence 54:52 - Focus on productivity and setting goalposts 56:10 - Connecting with Emily on Instagram and LinkedIn 57:01 - How to Replace a $90,000 a Year Salary with Real Estate Cash Flow 🔗 Connect with Emily: • Emily's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-beatty/ • Emily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily.in.realestate/ -------------------------- ⚒️ 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 💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine
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