Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #377 – Success in real estate isn’t just about properties - it’s about people! Four members of my private Rental Property Mastery community share their journeys and powerful anecdotes. Learn from their stories to make 2025 your best real estate year ever.   ▶️ Next Episode: How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/357-how-to-become-financially-free-with-5-small-simple/id1448707654?i=1000665864424 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/best2025ever/ 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - Achieving Your 2025 Real Estate Goals 0:31 - Take action 3:10 - Stay consistent 5:50 - Be unshakeable 7:01 - The importance of community 10:10 - What is a pitch deck? 14:26 - Relationships are a backbone of success 20:35 - Exchanging money for reassurance 23:27 - The power of like-minded people 25:49 - Sharing your story 28:51 - Learning the basics & applying them 30:10 - Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals   📸 Krissi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krissiwyss/ 📸 Ana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anabialek_realtor/ 📸 Nico's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ngarciaofficial/ ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm    🎙️ Episode #376 – We're finally moving past the "stuck era" of 2022-2024! Dave Meyer from BiggerPockets talks about why transaction volumes have fallen dramatically, which regions are still affordable, and what creative strategies generate the highest returns in today's transitional market.   ▶️ Next Episode: Rental Property Analysis 2.0 – How to Adapt to High Interest Rates: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/317-rental-property-analysis-2-0-how-to-adapt-to-high/id1448707654?i=1000634624272 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/2025reimarket/ 🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 - 2024 in Review, What's to Come in 2025 02:14 - Optimistic Outlook for 2025 02:42 - Interest Rate Predictions 06:21 - The "Lock-In" Effect 08:48 - Regional Market Differences 11:14 - Oversupply in Multifamily Housing 14:01 - Opportunities in Correcting Markets 18:31 - Affordability and Market Predictions 27:19 - Opportunistic Strategies 32:08 - Creative Financing Solutions 33:52 - Lending and Note Investment Opportunities 38:39 - New Construction and Build-to-Rent Strategies 42:38 - Key Takeaways 46:16 - Rental Property Analysis 2.0   🔗 Connect with Dave:  2025 State of the Market:  http://coachcarson.com/BPreport25 Podcast: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcasts/on-the-market Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedatadeli ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

🎙️ Episode #375b – This episode honors the legacy of Dyches Boddiford, a brilliant real estate investor and mentor. I share 3 powerful lessons I learned from Dyches that can inspire all of us to make a lasting impact. 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/dychesboddifordtribute/ 🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 - Tribute to Dyches Boddiford 03:13 - Practice Humility 04:26 - Master the Details 05:25 - Commit to Preparation 06:37 - Share Knowledge and Wealth 07:38 - Teaching as a Lifelong Passion 09:43 - Continuing Dyches' Legacy   🔗 Connect with Dyches:  Website: https://assets101.com Creative Financing for Real Estate Course: https://courses.coachcarson.com/p/creative-financing   ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #375 – It's NEVER too late. I share inspiring stories of investors who started in their 50s, 60s, and 70s and achieved financial independence.    📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/nevertoolate/ 🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 - Older Real Estate Investors 02:05 - Karen and Bob's Real-Life Journey 03:02 - Low-Risk Strategies for Late Starters 04:56 - Transitioning from Equities to Real Estate 05:56 - The Builder Phase for Late Starters 06:55 - Two-Minute Drill Strategy in Real Estate 08:51 - Success Story: Small Steps to Retirement 11:52 - I Need Your Feedback ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #374 - Should landlords include appliances like stoves, refrigerators, and washers in their rental properties? We'll cover the pros and cons, where to buy, and the best brands to consider.   ▶️ Next Episode: How One Landlord Keeps His Rentals Low Maintenance in 2025 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/335-how-one-landlord-keeps-his-rentals-low-maintenance/id1448707654?i=1000649554136 📄 Show Notes:  https://www.coachcarson.com/rentalappliances/ 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - Which appliances are MUST HAVES? 0:46 - Gas vs. Electric Stoves 7:40 - Adjust for your class neighborhood 13:17 - Venthoods & microwaves considerations 18:39 - Consider including a refrigerator 29:16 - Is there a need for dishwashers? 32:47 - Why include a washer/dryer? 35:49 - Best practices for landlords 37:33 - Connect with Casey 38:26 - Bullet-proofing your rental property   🔗 Connect with Casey: Casey's FULL Video on Appliances: https://youtu.be/lWx3lfR5-vA?si=K_CrTow7x3jtj2hv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brickbybrickwealth/ Website: https://brickbybrickwealth.com/courses/   ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #373 – Chad explores the power of holiday gifting for tenants and team members. Discover creative gift ideas, shared by the community, to show gratitude and strengthen relationships that drive your real estate success.   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/holidaygiftgiving/ 🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 - New Podcast Format 01:04 - My Experience with Holiday Gifts 01:59 - Examples of Creative Tenant Gifts 04:00 - Emotional Bank Accounts Concept 05:08 - Importance of Tenant Appreciation 06:09 - Gratitude and Holiday Gift Philosophy 07:51 - I'd Love Your Feedback ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm 🎙️ Episode #372 – If you nail bookkeeping, it’s like seeing everything—like Neo in The Matrix. Coach and Kat break down how tracking every dollar can steady cash flow, impress lenders, and even reveal hidden profits. Here’s how to get your books in shape and level up your real estate business   ▶️ Next Episode:  How to Avoid Income Taxes (Legally) with Real Estate Investing https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/282-how-to-avoid-income-taxes-legally-with-real-estate/id1448707654?i=1000603907846   💻Free Bookkeeping Resources from Kat: https://www.coachcarson.com/kat   🧮 Get QuickBooks, my favorite accounting software: https://quickbooks.partnerlinks.io/637lxrq6nwlh   📄 Show Notes:  https://www.coachcarson.com/masterbookkeeping/ 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - Having good books is a superpower 0:54 - Why is bookkeeping important? 3:54 - Benefits of having good books 7:12 - The basics of bookkeeping 13:01 - What will be required if you're audited? 15:31 - Best bookkeeping bank account practices 19:41 - Best bookkeeping software 25:35 - What should your bookkeeping schedule look like? 28:32 - What are reports and balance sheets? 34:39 - Hiring a bookkeeper 39:18 - Importance of hiring an accountant 44:43 - Set up your books early 46:01 - Connect with Kat 46:59 - Reduce your rental income tax   🔗 Connect with Kat  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kat.invests/ Blog: https://beyondjustnumbers.com   ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

⚡ Get Coach's BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS until 12/2 ⚡  https://www.coachcarson.com/BF24P    ⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm    🎙️ Episode #371 – Think rental properties guarantee smooth cash flow? I wish I’d known it was more of a roller coaster ride! But a good rental - like a fine wine - gets better with age. Here’s how to manage those cash flow ups and downs and come out ahead.   🔗 The 4-unit House Hack Spreadsheet Analysis https://www.coachcarson.com/cashflowspreadsheet   ▶️ Next Episode:  This is my Ideal Rental Property (size, materials used, buy box) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/305-this-is-my-ideal-rental-property-size-materials/id1448707654?i=1000625110649 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/cashflow-rollercoaster/ 🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 - Understanding the Cash Flow Roller Coaster 01:55 - Visualizing Rental Property Cash Flow 02:46 - The Impact of Vacancies and Repairs 03:47 - Importance of Cash Reserves 06:42 - Strategies for Smoothing Cash Flow 09:56 - Leveraging Job Income for Property Gaps 12:49 - Long-term Benefits of Buy-and-Hold Strategy 15:17 - Real-life Example of Cash Flow Growth 19:19 - Refinancing and Recasting for Increased Cash Flow 24:40 - This is my Ideal Rental Property   ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

🔗 Schedule a FREE 1-1 mortgage consultation with Bryan: http://calendar.bellomortgage.com/bryan 📱Bryan's Digital Mortgage Broker Business Card: https://app.wavecnct.com/profile/bryan.maddex   🎙️ Episode #370 - We break down how conventional and DSCR, financing can help you overcome loan caps and credit snags, so you can keep building your portfolio.   ▶️ Next Episode: How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/357-how-to-become-financially-free-with-5-small-simple/id1448707654?i=1000665864424   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/smartfinancing/ 🎬 Timestamps: 00:01- Financing as an investor's toolbox 01:32 - The "gold standard" loans 05:15 - Conventional loan qualifications 07:15 - Self-employed and conventional loans 09:52 - Non-conventional loan options 10:48 - Conventional loan limitations 13:01 - DSCR loans EXPLAINED 14:59 - DSCR vs. conventional loans 20:54 - DSCR loan drawbacks 25:17 - BRRRR strategy example 31:02 - Creative financing strategies to continue investing 41:06 - Overcoming barriers with partnerships 37:23 - Optimism in today’s financing market 38:36 - FREE Consult with Bryan Maddox 40:30 - How to become financially free with 5 small & simple rentals ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #369 – Trying to decide between buying more rentals or paying down debt to reach financial freedom? I’ll share my own story of facing this BIG choice, along with insights from one of the wisest investors I know, Erion Shehaj, who’s tackling the same question. Find out which path could be right for you!   Next Episode: How Much Tax I Paid When I Sold a Rental Property https://youtu.be/SgNXl8eqa2U   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/rentalsvsdebt/ 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - Pay off debt or keep growing? 0:43 - 3 stages of a rental property 6:12 - How to know when you've won the game? 9:16 - Erion's personal journey + blueprint for investing 14:07 - Transitioning from the growth to harvesting phase 19:33 - Planning from a mini harvester phase vs going all in 23:27 - The planning phase 33:54 - Finding a balance in investing 41:46 - Chad's recommendation for increasing cash flow 43:04 - When to transition to the next investing phase 48:14 - Connect with Erion 49:20 - How Much Tax I Paid When I Sold a Rental   🔗 Connect with Erion Shehaj: Website: https://investingarchitect.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investingarchitect/   _________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #368 - We're diving into the case study of a couple from Oakland who transformed $80,000 into $1.4 million in equity in just 10 years. Their strategies are perfect for anyone in a high-priced market looking to build a portfolio and eventually harvest wealth for long-term financial independence.   ▶️ Next Episode:  DON’T BE CHEAP! - How to Double Your Money in a High Priced Housing Market https://youtu.be/F-bsP-InDLA?si=LcgkdAbRbKZ8VZQS 📄 Show Notes:  https://www.coachcarson.com/highpricedmarket/ 🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 - Starting Real Estate in High-Price Markets 00:36 - Saving $80K: First Steps in Investing 01:53 - House Hacking: Strategy for High-Price Markets 04:14 - Growing Portfolio: Second Duplex and More 04:48 - BRRRR Strategy in Vallejo 06:08 - Moving to Dream Home and Holding Properties 07:08 - Harvesting Equity: Selling California Rentals 08:30 - Exchange to Greensboro, North Carolina 11:20 - Transition to Cash Flow Properties 12:16 - Wealth/Equity from 50 Rental Units 13:14 - Rental Investing Journey: Starter 14:25 - Rental Investing Journey: Builder 14:58 - Rental Investing Journey: Harvester 16:10 - Small & Mighty Strategy 20:30 - How to Double Your Money in a High Priced Housing Market ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #367 – Looking to invest long distance but unsure how to pick the right market? In this episode, I share my simple, step-by-step process for finding profitable markets, even if you’re investing from afar. I’ll show you how to target high-growth areas and quickly analyze property deals —all in under 15 minutes!   ▶️ Next Episode: How to Build your Team — for Long Distance Real Estate Investors https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/337-buying-real-estate-long-distance-how-to-build-your-team/id1448707654?i=1000651050890   📄 Show Notes: ttps://www.coachcarson.com/analyzeanymarket/ 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - What if you're long distance? 0:46 - A simple Google search 2:07 - Pick your "sun" city 4:52 - Pick your "satellite" city 7:22 - Can you buy a deal here? 16:13 - Find the key team members   🔗 Links to Analyze ANY Market:  https://www.google.com https://www.google.com/maps https://www.wikipedia.org Big Shifts Ahead by John Burns: https://a.co/d/h0jXo6y https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/united-states/ https://www.zillow.com https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/price-my-rental/   ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm 🎙️ Episode #366 – Curious how a single Airbnb can pull in $140K a year? Joe and Katie transformed an underperforming property into a thriving short-term rental. From securing the deal and navigating construction setbacks to delivering top-notch guest experiences, you’ll learn the strategies that turned their challenging first year into a $140K success! ▶️ Next Episode: House Hacking Guide  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-hacking-guide-how-to-hack-your-housing-live/id1448707654?i=1000428608108 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/airbnb140kyear/ 🎬 Timestamps: 00:00: Initial Property Purchase and Remodel Costs 09:21: Challenges and Cash Flow in the First Year 11:18: Expanding Their Target Rental Market 12:13: AirBnB and VRBO for Short Term Rentals 13:09 Google Reviews for Growing Your Business 14:56: Hospitality and Design Elements 30:29: Increasing Value of the Property 33:42: Partnership Structure and Benefits 39:36: The Future of Switchback Suites 47:57: Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Investor 🔗 Episode Links: Get Joe's Short-Term Rental Tech Stack: https://www.coachcarson.com/strtech Book your Stay in Kalispell, MT: https://book.switchbacksuites.com 🔗 Connect with Joe: Switchback Suites on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/switchbacksuites/ Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe_r_jimenez/ Joe's Previous Episode: "How We Turned an 8-unit Building into a Cash Flow Machine in 6 Months" https://youtu.be/WHO9iA1RZW0   ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #365 - How does a simple kitchen leak that escalates into a $15,000 asbestos remediation sound? Scott shares his firsthand experience with common plumbing problems and the critical role of proactive maintenance. Learn how to make your rental property virtually bulletproof against these costly plumbing repairs. ▶️ Next Episode: I spent $12,650 on an HVAC for my Rental (8 Lessons Learned) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/347-i-spent-%2412-650-on-an-hvac-for-my-rental-8-lessons-learned/id1448707654?i=1000658431946 📄 Show Notes:  https://www.coachcarson.com/plumbingmaintenance/ 🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro to Scott at Everyday Home Repair 01:13 - Discussing Rental Property Maintenance Issues 02:52 - Basement and Crawl Space Issues 09:09 - Different Types of Water Supply Systems 13:10 - Evaluating and Upgrading Galvanized Pipes 16:08 - Inspecting and Repairing Sewer Lines 20:04 - How Communicating with Tenants Can Prevent Problems 24:39 - Preventative Maintenance for Sinks 27:04 - Preventative Maintenance for Toilets 30:19 - Preventative Maintenance for Showers & Tubs 32:49 - Standardizing Fixtures and Building a Repair Kit 38:13 - Maintenance Checklist for Rental Properties 38:39 - Connect with Scott at Everyday Home Repairs 40:07 - Lessons on Heating & Air Units   🔗 Connect with Scott: Free Maintenance Checklist for Rental Properties: https://www.coachcarson.com/maintenance-checklist-rental-properties/ Everyday Home Repairs YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@EverydayHomeRepairs Everyday Solar YouTube:  youtube.com/channel/UCXcoxCRD5qe1CAwoNrbST8g Website: https://everydayhomerepairs.com Facebook Community:  facebook.com/groups/623172345205906 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayhomerepairs/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@everyday_home_repairs   ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #364 - Darius transformed Pontiac's downturn into his personal success story, starting with homes under $10K and scaling up to 9 properties. By mastering DIY renovations and strategic financing during tough economic times, he reveals the key strategies that can help any investor thrive in a recovering market.   ▶️ Next Episode: Tenant Screening 101 For Landlords | with Pam Storm from Rent Marketplace https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/224-tenant-screening-101-for-landlords-with-pam-storm/id1448707654?i=1000559312211 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/rewithd/   🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - Turning a Downturn into a Personal Success Story 1:08 - Darius' Investing During Tough Times 4:16 - Darius' life when Starting his Real Estate Career 7:10 - Where Darius Saw Opportunity Despite Tough Economic Times 7:56 - Breaking Down the Numbers 9:12 - Big Learning Curves 11:33 - Growing his Confidence as an Investor 13:50 - Thinking Outside the Box 15:09 - How Darius Grew his Portfolio 18:41 - Balancing a Full-Time with Real Estate 21:07 - Screening Tenants 24:12 - Standing Out from the Competition 25:21 - Learning from the "scars" 32:11 - Screening and Picking the Best Tenants for your Rental   🔗 Connect with Darius:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darius_oneofone/ Website: https://rewithd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@darius_oneofone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realetstatewithdarius/   ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #363 – Aaron, a new dad who transitioned from concert organizer to real estate investor, built a portfolio of 8 rental properties while long-distance. Learn how Aaron leveraged his music industry skills, overcame challenges, and chose the strategies that fueled his rapid growth in real estate.   ▶️ Next Episode: How to Find the Best Property Managers https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/333-how-to-find-the-best-property-managers/id1448707654?i=1000647918499   📄 Show Notes:  https://www.coachcarson.com/8rentalportfolio/ 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - From Music to Real Estate 1:12 - Aaron's Career turning point 9:25 - Aaron and his wife's journey to real estate investing 17:49 - Numbers on Aaron's first rental property 24:20 - Leveraging equity in your residence 31:54 - Migrating to Washington 41:02 - Trying long distance in Iowa 45:20 - Operations and lessons of managing remotely 53:25 - Aaron's reflections on his journey 56:32 - What's next for Aaron? 1:00:00 - How to find the best property managers   🔗 Connect with Aaron: Website: https://aaronameen.com Twitter: https://x.com/AaronAmeen   ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #362 – Kelli and her husband used a $223K HELOC to turn a distressed property with mold and water issues into a $2,750/month rental. By staying under budget and securing a higher appraisal, they successfully executed their BRRRR strategy. Kelli shares the secrets behind their success and offers practical advice for aspiring investors!   ▶️ Next Episode: How to Estimate Repair Costs for Your Next Rental Property https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/339-how-to-estimate-repair-cost-for-your-next-rental/id1448707654?i=1000652540659   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/helocbrrrr/ 🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 - Meet the couple who took out a $223K HELOC 01:32 - Kelli’s Rental Portfolio & Real Estate Investment Journey 04:34 - Using a HELOC for Property Investment 06:15 - What is a HELOC? 08:56 - Finding the New Property 12:14 - Numbers and Budget for their New Property 15:02 - Property Inspection and Challenges 18:09 - Repair Stories and Project Management 21:49 - Property Before & After 24:02 - Financial Details and Refinancing 29:39 - Renting the Property and Final Advice 36:50 - How to Estimate Repair Costs   🔗 Connect with Kelli: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.d.i.y.duo/   ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #361 – Chad sits down with his long-time mentor, Doctor Louis Stone, to reflect on the pivotal lessons that shaped Chad's real estate career. From their early days at Clemson University to navigating complex real estate deals together, they discuss the importance of mentorship, strategic financial management, and the philosophies that guide their approach to wealth-building and entrepreneurship.   ▶️ Next Episode: How to Buy Rental Properties That Cash Flow in any Economy - with John Schaub https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/291-how-to-buy-rental-properties-that-cash-flow-in/id1448707654?i=1000613044148 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/mymentor/ 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - The mentor who changed everything! 1:12 - How Chad & Louis met 9:21 - Finding & using the perfect model 15:29 - Free roll of the dice 20:52 - The four "F's" 34:14 - What it takes to become an entrepreneur 36:52 - Types of assets Louis owns 43:09 - Private loans are mutually beneficial 51:27 - Don't lose yourself trying to go "big" 54:49 - "Let a good dog have pups!" 56:54 - John Schaub's investing style   ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #360 – This 4-plex I househacked at 26 was my first major investment. I'll share how I secured financing, made improvements, and navigated the ups and downs of management. Finally, I'll break down how exactly I made $358,000—not from cash flow!   ▶️ Next Episode: How Much Tax I Paid When I Sold a Rental Property https://youtu.be/SgNXl8eqa2U?si=0TlCsQMqIDJ1uhsD 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/househackinganalysis/   🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Living Almost for Free at 26 Years Old 00:53 - Where I Got the $$$ for my First House Hack 06:42 - $0 in with the BRRRR Strategy 09:01 - Breaking Down the Numbers (Cash Flow) 15:27 - Tracking the Appreciating Value of the Property 18:06 - Breaking Down the Numbers (The Return on Value) 22:17 - Analyzing the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) 27:12 - Forecasting the Property's Future Cash Flow 32:45 - How Much Taxes Do You Pay When Selling a Rental Property?   🔗 Coach Carson's House Hack Analysis Spreadsheet: https://www.coachcarson.com/4plexanalysis    ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #359 - LLCs might not be the best choice for small-scale investors. In this episode, we debunk common LLC myths, provide practical alternatives for asset protection, and help you navigate legal pitfalls. Plus, we'll explore when—if ever—an LLC truly makes sense for your investment strategy.   ▶️ Next Episode: Next Episode: How to Create $10k Per Month Rental Cash Flow, Starting From Scratch https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/309-how-to-create-%2410k-per-month-rental-cash-flow-starting/id1448707654?i=1000628231813 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/llcnotneeded/ 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - Pros, cons, and Disclosure 1:48 - Debating the Need for LLCs in Real Estate 2:06 - Common Misconceptions About LLCs for Real Estate Investors 3:22 - Reasons For and Against Using an LLC 4:30 - Addressing Myths: Asset Protection and Tax Benefits 6:17 - Legal Complications and Local Laws Impact on LLCs 9:20 - Liability and Risk Management 19:07 - Importance of Being Proactive and Maintaining Properties 24:06 - Personalized Approach: When to Consider an LLC   🔗 Connect with Dion:  Dion's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DionTalkFinancialFreedom   ____________________________________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: *FREE COURSE* Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners: https://www.coachcarson.com/fyf 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/30days Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors: https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing   My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate https://www.coachcarson.com/books-pod   👋 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   🌐 For everything else: https://www.coachcarson.com