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Author: Chad Coach Carson

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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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⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-480   ⚒️Mindmap of Coach's Rental Systems →  https://www.coachcarson.com/rental-systems-pod-480 📄 Tenant Screening Criteria →  https://www.coachcarson.com/tenant-screening-pod-480   ▶️ Next Episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/330-should-i-sell-or-keep-my-rental-property/id1448707654?i=1000645020844 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1n80zxISjFNvUJSzaIv23W?si=-IMCTRsAStC9AY2FiXKKzQ   -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎙️ Episode #480 – You hired a property manager, so why does it still feel like work? I break down the missing role most investors ignore, and how to make your rentals actually feel passive.   Timestamps: (0:00) - Why we stress over property management (1:49) - Property vs asset management (6:18) - Metrics & KPIs (7:16) - Property vs business bookkeeping (7:56) - Delegating vs abdicating systems (8:22) - Lead Magnet Link (10:01) - 4 system delegation tips  (10:26) - Step #1: Create communication cadence (12:14) - Step #2: Create decision frameworks (14:33) - Step #3: Set expectations on reporting (16:23) - Step #4: Be proactive (20:58) - Whether to keep or sell your rentals   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/achievepassiverentals/    -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:   💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust: https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account: https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod   🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod
⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom →  https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-ep479 ⚒️Get my FREE maintenance checklist for rentals →  https://www.coachcarson.com/checklist-479-YT -------------------------- ▶️ Next Episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/280-21-commonly-forgotten-maintenance-tasks-for-rental/id1448707654?i=1000601812353 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vZFFyNH1sbRZWfTwLTtIn?si=76fec47fa1204381  -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: (0:00) - What's killing your cash flow? (0:58) - Why you shouldn't ignore maintenance (10:35) - Ways to manage maintenance systems (16:00) - Free maintenance checklist (21:17) - Have a system inventory  (27:53) - Expected life for appliances (30:15) - Forecasting the "big costs" (33:35) - Your money reservoir for repairs (38:49) - Comparing price vs value (46:50) - 21 Things to Pay Attention to as a landlord   📄 Show Notes:   https://www.coachcarson.com/maintenancemistakes/   🔗 Connect with Matt:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumberjack_landlord/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LumberjackLandlord Matt's Course: https://www.lumberjacklandlord.com  -------------------------- 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account → https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod   🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod
⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-478   ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-478   ▶️Next Episode: How One Investor Quit His Job With $100k Rental Cash Flow Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/456-how-one-investor-quit-his-job-with-%24100k-rental-cash-flow/id1448707654?i=1000735018807   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BNPqg4d7lkFVeHBlaS2MC?si=2v6Go6Z0TVyey46HS5HFag   EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - Why invest out of state (00:51) - Choosing out-of-state over local investing (05:28) - Overcoming fears of long-distance investing (07:10) - Picking a market: landing in Southern Indiana (13:56) - Funding deals and unique loan structures (18:41) - Neighborhood classes and low-price opportunities (21:40) - Subject-to-appraisal rehab loans explained (23:45) - Building a remote team and vetting (27:55) - Start simple: avoid heavy rehabs early (31:29) - Lessons learned: patience and zero-down tradeoffs (35:16) – How to find deals long distance (41:24) - Portfolio update and stabilization focus (43:32) - Phases: starter, builder, harvester (47:08) - Short-term goal: funding school costs (51:14) - How One Investor Quit His Job With $100k Rental Cash Flow   🎙️ Episode #478 - If homes in your city cost $2M and don't cash flow, you don't have to quit investing. Learn how investors build rental portfolios in affordable markets, even when they live thousands of miles away.   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/tooexpensiverentals/   Connect with Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cashflow.with.vido/ Podcast: https://beacons.ai/cashflow.with.vido TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cashflow.with.vido   -------------------------- 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing?  This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account → https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod   🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod
⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-ep477 🔢 Get Erion's free spreadsheet to determine retirement number: https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementnumber-pod   -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - Wealth Without Freedom (06:03) - Builder to Harvester (12:04) - The In Between Investor (15:58) - Mini Retirements Strategy (22:34) - Fear and Wealth (26:24) - Paying Off Debt Examples (38:08) - Anti Fragile Investing (41:46) - Community and Wrap Up 🎙️ Episode #477 – Your portfolio grew, but your freedom didn't. Learn how to shift from "builder mode" to true freedom, and why more rentals and equity don't guarantee more time, peace, or flexibility.  📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/realestatefreedom/ 🔗 Connect with Erion: Blog → https://investingarchitect.com Website → https://signaturehouston.com   -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:   💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust: https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan 💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account: https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod 🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod
📅 Schedule an Appointment with Bryan → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan-pod-476 ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-476 ▶️ Next Episode: DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/413-dscr-loans-explained-how-to-qualify-without-a/id1448707654?i=1000709881289 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2L6FtKOwQzRhRaSjlFTHOd?si=JQjaSeDcRb2INGPokmRJBw -------------------------- 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - Low down payment strategy overview (00:56) - 5% down owner-occupied conventional explained (02:01) - Cosigning strategy and real example (05:47) - Investor phases and scrappy financing (06:54) - Repeat annual house hacks to scale (08:23) - FHA basics and self-sufficiency test (09:41) - FHA vs conventional: costs and credit (11:24) - VA loan: zero down benefits (13:47) - Second home loans with 10% down (18:35) - Cash-out refi and HELOC mechanics (20:39) - Risks, LTV limits, and cushions (24:27) - Using seller concessions to save cash (28:21) - BRRRR overview: buy, rehab, refinance (31:23) - Imperfect BRRRR still moves you forward (32:35) - BRRRR wins: singles to grand slams (33:58) - Rates impact cash-out and cash flow (36:19) - Common mistake: ignoring post-move cash flow (36:37) - Don't neglect reserves; slow down (37:55) - Avoid emotional buys; follow numbers (40:41) - How to contact with Mortgage Expert, Bryan Maddex (42:10) - DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns 🎙️ Episode #476 - Is 5% down enough to start investing in real estate? Learn the legit strategies, loan options, and risks you need to understand before making your move. 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/5percentdownrentals/   -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES  💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing?  This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account → https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod   🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod
⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-475 ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-475 💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account: https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod ▶️ Next Video → How Much Tax Will You Owe Selling a Rental (Real Numbers Inside) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgNXl8eqa2U -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (0:00) - The hidden investor strategy (0:42) - What does self-directed mean? (1:24) - 3 reasons to invest inside a retirement account  (3:05) - Being a private lender (3:40) - RPM link (6:03) - Buying rentals w/ a retirement account (8:06) - Caveats to owning rentals w/retirement account (10:12) - Heritage IRA Sponsor (11:34) - Investing through partnerships  (13:49) - Using syndications & funds  (14:17) - Using other people's retirement for investing  (16:40) - How much tax you'll pay on your rental   🎙️ Episode #475 – Most investors miss a powerful tax tool: self-directed retirement accounts. Learn how IRAs and solo 401(k)s can invest in real estate and private lending, eliminate taxes, and accelerate wealth.   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementinvesting/ -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://coachcarson.com/bryan 🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod
⭐ Connect w/ Coach, Costin & a community of real estate investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-ep474 ⚒️ Costin's CapEx Planning Spreadsheet:  https://www.coachcarson.com/cap-ex-planning-pod 📄 Coach's FREE CapEx Cheat Sheet: https://www.coachcarson.com/cap-ex-cheatsheet-pod ▶️ Next Video → How Much Tax Will You Owe Selling a Rental (Real Numbers Inside) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgNXl8eqa2U -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - What is CapEx? (02:22) - The Financial Impact of CapEx (04:07) - Real-Life Examples and Common Mistakes (10:02) - Budgeting and Reserve Funds (14:31) - Advanced CapEx Planning Techniques (25:05) - Calculating Replacement Costs (31:38) - Dynamic Budgeting and Forecasting (40:02) - Implementing the Spreadsheet (42:56) - Benefits of a Predictable Business (47:36) - How Much Tax Will You Owe Selling a Rental?   🎙️ Episode 474 - Hidden CapEx can wipe out years of rental profits. Learn the simple ways to forecast, budget, and protect your cash flow from big, unexpected repairs. 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/saferentalincome/ -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://coachcarson.com/bryan 💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account: https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod 🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod
⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-473 ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-473 ▶️ Next Episode: How 8 Rentals Gave One Mom the Freedom to be Work Optional Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/353-how-8-rentals-gave-one-mom-the-freedom-to-be-work-optional/id1448707654?i=1000662961411 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XRQdnck4pHE1cLxaTS6R1?si=NZX0CcGSSUux81_LpDyiUA -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - Why 8 rentals beat 21 (00:42) - Sean's current portfolio and work (02:25) - A, B, C, D neighborhood ranking explained (03:14) - Starter, builder, harvester stages (03:58) - Early strategy and first deals (08:11) - Scaling to 21 properties (11:00) - Hyper-focused letters and sourcing (13:04) - Crossroads at 12–13 doors (17:08) - Creating a new buy box (21:28) - Financing the second growth burst (23:16) - Reaching 21 doors, reconsidering scale (26:25) - What to sell and why (30:21) - Transitioning from the Builder to the Harvester phase (33:01) - Using emotions to fuel action (35:40) - Allocating proceeds: payoff vs lending (39:41) - Low leverage and lending diversification (43:13) - Adding index funds diversification (45:05) - Life after W2: experiments, community (54:55) - How 8 Rentals Gave One Mom the Freedom to be Work Optional   🎙️ Episode 473 – More rentals don't always mean more freedom. Here's why selling down to 8 properties can create more cash flow, less stress, and a better life than owning 20 or more. 🔗 Connect with Sean: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlotteadubuilders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seanmckay.charlotteadubuilders 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/8rentals/ -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES  💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust: https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account: https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod   🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant   📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod
⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-ep472 ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE →  https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-ep472   ▶️ 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: 🎬 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    🎙️ Episode #472 – 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.    🔗 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  📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/feelingstuck/   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES  💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust: https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account: https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod   🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant   📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT
⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-ep471  ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-ep471  ▶️ Next Episode: STOP Buying More Rentals! Do This Instead (ft. ‪@Robuilt‬) 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: 🎬 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   🎙️ 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.   🔗 Connect with Robuilt: 📽️ Watch Rob's original video:  → https://youtu.be/se85ivB6zsc?si=0w8xFbXKNpXKgCYS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Robuilt  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robuilt Website: https://www.robuiltchannel.com   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/borrowuntilyoudie   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES  💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account →  https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod   🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant   📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:  https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT
⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-ep470  ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-ep470  ▶️Next Video: DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns - https://youtu.be/cEm90D-Wcxc?si=OuFyx91UJhFBvtOQ   -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - Why investors hit the ceiling (01:01) - Larger chunks in your bucket (02:01) - Buy low (05:19) - Live for cheap to free (08:07) - Save legally on taxes (12:37) - Smart refinancing (16:08) - Creative financing beyond banks (18:33) - When you should do subject-to (21:12) - Unlimited money if you do it right (24:48) - DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns:    🎙️ Episode #470 - Most investors get stuck at one deal a year… not because of cash flow, but because their savings drip in too slowly. I share smarter ways to create bigger chunks of capital so you can safely buy more rentals without swinging for the fences.   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/gotstuck/ -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES  💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account →  https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod   🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant   📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:  https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT
⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://rpm.coachcarson.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_term=&utm_content=ep469&utm_campaign=RPM  ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/newsletter/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_term=&utm_content=ep469&utm_campaign=RPM  ▶️ Next Episode: How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/336CUBMafiXziE1NfdMh8O?si=MX98eU8FQD-bWo5hIcFfZg Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/357-how-to-become-financially-free-with-5-small-simple/id1448707654?i=1000665864424 -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Timestamps: (00:00) - Financial Freedom Myths (02:36) - Overcoming Financial Challenges (06:48) - Balancing Wealth and Life Quality (15:53) - Practical Tips for Achieving FI (21:18) - The Happiness Experiment (24:18) - Calculating Your Freedom Number (29:56) - The Best Real Estate Strategies (37:58) - Final Advice for Your Financial Journey (41:21) - How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals 🎙️ Episode #469 – You don't need $10M to be financially free. The FI Couple explain how clarity, values, and smart real estate choices can drastically lower your freedom number, and allow you to buy back time and flexibility without chasing a massive portfolio. 🔗 Connect with Ali & Josh: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theficouple/ X.com: https://x.com/theficouple  Website: https://www.theficouple.com/  📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/financiallyfree --------------------------  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES I LIKE: 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account →  https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod   🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant   📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:  https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #468 – 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.    📑 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/2026rentals/   ▶️ 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   🎬 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 🔗 Connect with Dave:  Podcast: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcasts/on-the-market Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedatadeli ___________________________________________________ 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing?  This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account → https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod   🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #467 - The age-old question of: should you keep acquiring properties or shift gears to pay down existing debt? Coach and Erion talk you through the nuances of this decision, exploring key milestones, income goals, and lifestyle considerations to help you navigate your unique path to financial freedom.   📑 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/paydownorbuymore/   🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 - Buy a New Property or Pay Down Debt? 00:18 - Join my exclusive community 00:50 - When to Start Paying Off Debt? 03:35 - Real Estate as a Source of Income 04:53 - When to Focus on Income 05:37 - Maximizing Return vs. Income 09:12 - Investing to Achieve Financial Goals 12:12 - The Importance of Long-Term Thinking 12:36 - Setting Investment Income Goals 16:17 - How to Connect with Us 16:34 - How to Pay Off Rental Property Debt Quickly   🔗 Connect with Erion:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/investarchitect Website: https://www.signaturehouston.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erionshehaj/ ___________________________________________________ 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing?  This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account → https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod   🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm    🎙️ Episode #466 – You don't need more time to hit your 2026 rental goal, you just need the right focus. Here's how busy investors make progress in 20-30 minutes a day.   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/2026rentalgoals/    ▶️ Next Episode: Want Financial Freedom with Real Estate? Do This. [FULL BLUEPRINT] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0g1AE1H6lpjn44K2HvJC7O?si=66BL4PVESky8_dpCEWC3RA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/385-if-i-wanted-financial-freedom-in-2025-this-is-what/id1448707654?i=1000692999289   🎬 Timestamps: (00:00) - Weekly Planning and Goal Setting (04:24) - Time Management Strategies (13:17) - Deep Work and Energy Management (23:15) - Automating and Delegating Tasks (28:31) - The Importance of Non-Negotiables (32:11) - Breaking Down Overwhelming Goals (36:43) - Practical Goal Setting Framework (45:06) - Flexibility in Long-Term Planning (50:09) - Want Financial Freedom with Real Estate? Do This. 🔗 Aaron's Free Workshop & Templates: https://20minuteinvestor.com/ ___________________________________________________ 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing?  This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account → https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod   🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm    🤖 FREE AI Prompts for Landlord Insurance: https://coachcarson.com/insurance-review   🎙️ Episode #465 – Most landlords have hidden insurance gaps, and AI just found several big ones in my own policy. I reveal the missing coverages, risky clauses, and costly surprises AI uncovered, plus how you can run the same check on your rentals in minutes.    ▶️ Next Episode → How I Use ChatGPT to Run My Real Estate Business Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jT88KMOytbPBVOZ0siEBA?si=hve651TWSc2GVHPcS8u9bw Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/422-how-i-use-chatgpt-to-run-my-real-estate-business/id1448707654?i=1000714790904 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/rentalinsurancegaps/ 🎬 Timestamps: (00:00) - AI found gaps in rental insurance  (00:27) - Why AI levels the insurance playing field  (01:51) - Prompts strategy for policy reviews  (02:48) - Uploading policy and initial AI overview  (03:37) - Coverages explained: dwelling, rents, liability  (04:35) - What's not covered and vacancy risks  (05:42) - Real story on vacancy clause consequences  (06:48) - Biggest gaps or problems (10:19) - Steadily Landlord Insurance  (11:04) - Deep dive summary: big events vs slow losses  (13:15) - Co-insurance example and underinsurance risk  (16:00) - Other structures and personal property adjustments  (17:00) - Loss of rents and liability, umbrella ideas  (19:12) - Key takeaways for landlords  (20:27) - How to run your own AI policy review  (21:02) - How I Use ChatGPT to Run My Real Estate Business ___________________________________________________ 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing?  This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account → https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod   🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #464 – Think you don't have enough time to invest in real estate? You might just be using the wrong strategy. Coach Carson breaks down the "5-hour investor" mindset and reveals which strategies work best when time is scarce.   ▶️ Next Episode: How to Become Financially Free With 5 Small & Simple Rentals Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/357-how-to-become-financially-free-with-5-small-simple/id1448707654?i=1000665864424 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/336CUBMafiXziE1NfdMh8O?si=MX98eU8FQD-bWo5hIcFfZg   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/5hourinvestor/   🎬 Timestamps:  (0:00) - You're using the wrong strategy! (1:47) - Time-FIRST Strategy Framework (2:30) -  The Passive Investor (3:10) - The Semi-Passive Investor (3:40) - The Semi-Active Investor (4:29) - The Active Investor (5:57) - The 5-hr investor Don't Do's (8:18) - The 5-hr investor To Do's  (10:09) - Know your strengths & weaknesses (12:55) - 5 Small & Simple Rental Properties ____________________________________________________________________     💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing?  This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account → https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod   🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #463 – What looks like a terrible deal on the surface can become a long-term winner with the right strategy. Coach Carson breaks down how one buzzard-covered house beyond saving turned into three brand-new rentals through creative thinking, zoning insight, and smart financing.    ▶️ Next Episode: Why I'm Building Properties NOT Buying (Build-to-Rent 101) Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2FDWRuFSHcqjF9i85qzWjw?si=YYdWOIwJTHqPRJfdkNvRdQ Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/383-build-to-rent-101-why-im-building-properties-not-buying/id1448707654?i=1000690795313   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/3newrentals/   🎬 Timestamps: (0:00) - One of Chad's craziest deals (1:35) - Price ranges for Clemson area (4:30) - How Chad found the property (5:53) - Running the numbers (10:48) - Were these numbers worthwhile? (14:42) - The long-term plan  (17:55) - What the lot looked like (20:12) - Join my Private Community (20:40) - Why I'm Building Properties, NOT Buying ____________________________________________________________________     💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account → https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod   🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #462 – Think a rental is a winner because it "feels" right? Most investors get this part wrong. Coach Carson breaks down the quick, napkin-math framework that reveals whether a property actually cash-flows, builds equity, and deserves your time.     🔗 Coach's Free Cheat Sheet: https://www.coachcarson.com/cheatsheet   ▶️ Next Episodes: How to Analyze a Duplex Rental Property (Real Life Example) https://youtu.be/MPbuwBH_ZDo   This is my Ideal Rental Property (size, materials used, buy box): https://youtu.be/r5C_Lvw5aWw   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/runthenumbers/   🎬 Timestamps: (00:00) - Is this rental actually a good deal? (00:20) - Back of the envelope analysis (01:43) - Why own rentals: freedom and wealth (03:00) - How does your rental property actually make money? (06:50) - Rent-to-price ratio and the 1% rule (10:01) - Analyze with NO debt (14:23) - Unleveraged yield and cap rate (17:07) - What is a good unleveraged yield? (21:43) - Analysis with debt (29:57) - Cash-on-cash return (33:45) - Equity growth (36:22) - How to grow your equity (40:35) - Passive appreciation and loan paydown (42:14) - How to practice on your own (45:06) - How to analyze a duplex rental property (real life example)   ____________________________________________________________________     💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account → https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod   🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod
⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm    📅 Schedule an Appointment with Bryan: https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   🎙️ Episode #461 – Ever wondered why a bank denies you even when the deal looks great? Discover the hidden underwriting rules behind most loan rejections and the practical fixes that instantly improve your odds   ▶️ Next Episode: 7 Tips for Renting Out Your House  Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/413-dscr-loans-explained-how-to-qualify-without-a/id1448707654?i=1000709881289 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2L6FtKOwQzRhRaSjlFTHOd?si=38jWNCmLTNCRT2OOwunHsA   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/loandenials/   🎬 Timestamps: (0:00) - Becoming more bankable  (0:58) - Common mortgage rejection reasons (4:05) - What is a conventional loan?  (12:04) - How banks think about income  (20:07) - DSCR Loan breakdown (27:17) - Being bankable no matter what (33:28) - Being a prepared loan applicant (41:09) - How banks determine a lendable person (42:14) - Schedule a FREE loan appointment with Bryan (44:04) - How to qualify for DSCR loans ___________________________________ 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account → https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod   🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod
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Diana

Absolutely loved this episode. So much to learn from Liz's story. I am inspired.

Oct 1st
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Hannah Williams

Chad is so great at explaining difficult concepts in an easy way. I also appreciate that he covers both elementary topics and more advanced ones. I’m in his creative financing course right now with Dyches Boddiford and it has some true golden nuggets! I’m learning a ton. Thanks Chad!

Jun 24th
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Achieng Adongo

such a great show! yeah! very informative!!

May 25th
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joel larsgaard

love Chad's thoughts on real estate investing. his knowledge on the subject is very thorough!

Jan 18th
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