Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson
Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson

Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson

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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#480: I hired a property manager & my rentals STILL aren't passive!
MAR 23, 2026
#480: I hired a property manager & my rentals STILL aren't passive!
⭐ 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
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#479: These Maintenance Mistakes KILL Rental Cash Flow
MAR 16, 2026
#479: These Maintenance Mistakes KILL Rental Cash Flow
⭐ 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
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#478: If Your City Is Too Expensive to Buy Rentals, Do This Instead
MAR 9, 2026
#478: If Your City Is Too Expensive to Buy Rentals, Do This Instead
⭐ 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
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#476: 5% Down Rental Loans: When They Work (And When They Don't)
FEB 23, 2026
#476: 5% Down Rental Loans: When They Work (And When They Don't)
📅 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
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