Episode #301 - Debt is not a religion, it's a tool. Once you're done using those tools, it's time to put them into the tool box. I'll share powerful strategies to reduce risk and increase income, keeping things simple and measurable along the way. 📑 COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES: https://www.coachcarson.com/payoffrentaldebt/ 🔗 LINKS: 4 Reasons to Pay Off Debt on Your Rental Properties: https://youtu.be/GDzRZgwr2Ds My new book! https://Biggerpockets.com/smallandmighty 🎬 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Pay off in 5 years 1:27 - Reduce your risk 3:05 - Increase your income 3:58 - Being simple 6:40 - How to measure progress 14:26 - Strategic refinancing 20:06 - Pay cash 22:27 - Debt snowball 26:22 - Buy more than you need __________ 🧰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!  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

Episode #300 - The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor." Join me and Sean McKay as we redefine the role of small and mighty investors in the real estate world, challenging the conventional narrative. Discover the characteristics of a small and mighty investor and when to jump in as a first-time investor. Don't miss out on this conversation and grab your copy of "The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor" today! 📑 COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES: https://www.coachcarson.com/smallandmightybooklaunch/ 🔗 LINKS:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/smallandmighty 🎬 AUDIO TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 - Preview 0:52 - New Book Now Available! 1:53 - I Will Be Interviewed by Sean McKay! 2:46 - Feelings on the Book 4:36 - Defining "Small & Mighty Investor" 7:37 - Going Against the Grain 16:37 - Concerns About Quantity-Based 23:38 - Working with Your Business Partner 29:43 - The Right Time for First Time Investors 38:15 - Syndication 45:25 - Characteristics of a Small and Mighty Investor 55:58 - Where to Buy the New Book 01:02:29 - Conclusion __________ 🧰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!  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

Episode #299 - Dive deep into Joe's $1.75 million 8-unit apartment purchase! After months of sweat equity, he and his wife transformed it into a gorgeous Airbnb powerhouse, making 2-3 times more money than the previous owner. 📑 COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES: https://www.coachcarson.com/airbnbtransformation/ 🔗 LINKS: Joe's 8-unit Hotel: https://www.switchbacksuites.com Joe's prior episode: https://www.coachcarson.com/montanahousehacks/ 🎬 TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Seeing the vision 2:35 - Living in an RV 4:53 - Why Kalispell, Montana 6:36 - Current rentals 11:53 - ADU Househack 15:45 - How to find deals 26:30 - Negotiation 30:14 - 3 offers 34:03 - 2x -3x rents 45:25 - Owner counteroffers 50:47 - Financing structure 53:33 - Repairs & final numbers 57:03 - Property performance 1:04:35 - Net cashflow numbers __________ 🧰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!  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

Episode #298 - After receiving a devastating phone call from his mother, Anthony and his family go on a 7 year journey to climb out of bankruptcy. The family goes through emotional growth along the way, while finding out exactly what a successful real estate business looks like. 📑 COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES:  https://www.coachcarson.com/bankruptcy/ 🔗 LINKS: Anthony's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stackbread3000/   🎬 AUDIO TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Bankruptcy call 4:48 - Background in M&A 7:08 - Call that changed everything 13:31 - Family's portfolio 17:03 - What family did right 23:18 - Diagnosis & action steps 34:11 - Ray of hope 38:08 - Paid of EVERYTHING 42:19 - Willingness to learn 47:28 - Empathy in RE I50:50 - Impact on family 54:34 - Final 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!  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

Episode #297 - Learn how passive rental properties are compared to stocks/bonds, owning a business, or even a regular job. Remember, managing 10 tenants is a whole lot easier than managing 10 employees. 📑 COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES: https://coachcarson.com/passive-enough 🔗 LINKS: Subscribe to my new book updates! https://coachcarson.com/newsletter 🎬 AUDIO TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Common objections 2:58 - Job vs. Rentals 8:49 - Earn $120K/yr working 2hrs/week? 10:21 - Biggest rental risks 13:46 - Businesses vs. Rentals 19:07 - Stocks vs. Rentals 20:52 - More passive = less control 25:32 - Which fork will you take? 28:56 - Sneak preview __________ 🧰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!  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

Episode #296 - Discover the FI couple's invaluable negotiation strategies and powerful network connections that enabled them to secure $1.3 million in real estate. Be inspired as they share how they achieved financial freedom in 5 years, built a steady cash flow, and unlocked the secrets to optimizing their rental business. 📑 COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES: https://www.coachcarson.com/ficouple/   Links: Get the FI Couple's Deal Analyzer: https://theficouple.gumroad.com/l/dealanalyzer Paying Off $100k in Debt While Investing in Real Estate - the FI Couple: https://youtu.be/nsza3x9m3Ug   Stay in touch with the FI Couple: Website: https://www.theficouple.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theficouple/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theficouple   🎬 AUDIO TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 - No connections, no knowledge 2:43 - Paying of $100k 4:53 - How to get started even with debt 7:17 - 1st deal financing 9:41 - Scaling to $1.3 million 13:50 - How to find great deals 20:49 - 2023 deal 26:23 - Negotiation tactics 29:21 - Benefits of Seller Financing 35:57 - Deal numbers45:52 - Treating tenants right 47:09 - Summary ______________________ 🧰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

Episode #295 - What makes a small and mighty real estate investor so powerful? Why does the gradual approach of acquiring 1 property at a time turn into a blue chip stock later on? Gain valuable insights on how many properties it takes to reshape your real estate investment unlock long-term success. 📑 COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES: https://www.coachcarson.com/michaelzuber/   Links: One Rental at a Time Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zpz0kvN6tw Michael Zuber's Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmK_PnRidizNVNw7FqivYCQ/featured Michael Zuber's Podcast  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-rental-at-a-time/id1456199456   🎬 AUDIO TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Hook/Intro 3:44 - The one rental at a time approach 8:13 - Bigger isn't always better 13:06 - What is the best financing and why 20:30 - What is the ideal buy box 24:43 - Transitioning to the next investing phase 33:28 - The state of the economy 43:52 - Being a buy and hold investor 48:31 - Using turn key rental companies 50:25 - Syndications 54:57 - Michael's advice on first 4 rentals 55:30 - How to connect with Michael 56:02 - 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!  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

Episode #294 - Special guest Dawn, shares her expert strategies and insights on how to hire the right contractors for your rental properties. Discover how to vet contractors, make informed decisions between hiring a general contractor or going the DIY route. Finally be inspired by Dawn's remarkable $1 million equity gain from ONE property deal.   📑COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES:  https://www.coachcarson.com/hiregoodcontractors/ Stay connected with Dawn Matze:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbuilderdawn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawn.matze/ Website: https://womanbuilder.com Links: We're moving to Spain! (and living off our rental income while abroad): https://youtu.be/AHX5pieCrpM How We're Living Abroad for FREE (International House Hacking🏠✈️): https://youtu.be/jXV7rRw5ksM   🎬 AUDIO TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 - Episode sneak preview 3:08 - Behind the scenes 5:02 - Buying 1st piece of land 9:40 - 1 woman surrounded by 1000 men 11:42 - Male to female ratio in contracting world 13:49 - Hiring contractors as a newbie 17:35 - Insurance 22:25 - How to find contractors 28:40 - DIY vs. hiring 31:06 - Estimating repair costs 46:25 - Turning a duplex into a triplex 50:26 - $1million+ in net worth 53:29 - Reach out to Dawn ______________________ 🧰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

Episode #293 - Financial gurus may proclaim that paying off debt on your rental properties is a cardinal sin, but you'll discover a different perspective. Join Coach and Erion Shehaj as they challenge the conventional wisdom and reveal how paying off debt can actually help you take control of your portfolio's true potential. Think: Are you serving your portfolio, or is it serving you? 📑COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES:  Some of Chad's Favorite Articles & Videos From the Investing Architect An Immigrant’s Impressions on Opportunity and Real Estate Investing in America The Freedom Formula: How to turn $244,000 into $1.4M in 14 years Connect with Erion: Web: https://investingarchitect.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investingarchitect/ 🎬 AUDIO TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 - Intro 3:53 - Investor Journey breakdown 16:15 - Fit debt into your long-term 23:08 - How to use debt safely 30:59 - Pay off debt? 45:35 - Use these tools to pay off debt 53:36 - 4 real reasons to pay off debt 1:03:45 - Why be happy in 2023? 1:10:45 - Thought experiment ______________________ 🧰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

Episode #292 - The detailed story & numbers of a duplex rental nestled in a prime location. Despite unexpected turns, the investor, Kelli, shares her fascinating journey of financing, repairing, leasing, and the final numbers that make this duplex property an A+ long-term investment. 📑 COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES: https://www.coachcarson.com/primeneighborhood/ LINKS:  Coach Caron's Tenant Screening Criteria: https://www.coachcarson.com/how-screen-best-tenants/ 🎬 AUDIO TIMESTAMPS:  0:00 - Intro 2:47 - Why Real estate is the perfect fit 5:28 - Stages of investment journey 7:01 - How this deal landed on their lap 12:40 - Duplex numbers 15:19 - Duplex hiccups and surprises 17:10 - Financing 18:50 - Renting it was an adrenaline rush 23:58 - Tenant screening process 28:28 - Does this cashflow? 34:33 - Key lessons and takeaways ______________________ 🧰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