Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson

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#415: From 0 to 5 Doors in 12 Months (By House Hacking) Jun 02, 2025

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⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://coachcarson.com/rpm

🎙️ Episode #415 – In 12 months, Sarah went from renting to owning 5 doors – without overpaying or rushing into bad deals. Her secret? Two smart house hacks, tons of sweat equity, and a plan that didn't rely on overnight success.

▶️ Next Episode: How to Analyze a Duplex Rental Property (Real Life Example)

https://youtu.be/MPbuwBH_ZDo?si=9WNBDgfuuXlf9WnA

📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/sarahhousehacks/

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - The Beauty of House Hacking
(00:55) - From Criminal Justice to Construction
(04:27) - Transitioning to Property Management
(08:13) - First Steps into House Hacking
(10:50) - The First House Hack Deal
(16:46) - Managing Tenants and Renovations
(25:37) - Discussing the Current Property and Market
(26:04) - The Appeal of Brick Buildings
(27:37) - Maintenance and Long-Term Costs
(30:57) - Financing the Second Deal
(34:40) - Long-Term Strategy and Goals
(42:54) - Building a Strong Network and Team
(50:36) - How to Analyze a Duplex Rental Property (Real Life Example)

🔗 Connect with Sarah:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah__blohm/

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⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod

🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): https://www.CoachCarson.com

👋 Connect with Me:

💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan

💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

#414: Forget Big: Make Your Rental Portfolio Antifragile May 30, 2025

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⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://coachcarson.com/rpm

🎙️ Episode #414 - In a world where economic uncertainty is the only certainty, discover the counterintuitive approaches that allow savvy real estate investors to not just survive market crashes, but actually thrive because of them.

▶️ Next Episode: How to Pay Off Your Rental Property Mortgage Early - The Rental Debt Snowball

https://youtu.be/_hUIoK6Pz7I?si=yKAezAszNS4o_zXt

📄 Show Notes:

https://www.coachcarson.com/anti-fragile/

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - Why Some Investors Crumble
(03:12) - The Barbell Strategy
(06:45) - Debt Management Principles
(09:30) - The Small & Mighty Portfolio
(12:18) - Building Personal Safety Nets
(15:40) - What Real Confidence Means
(18:05) - Join an Anti-Fragile Community

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⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod

🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): https://www.CoachCarson.com

👋 Connect with Me:

💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan

💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

#413: DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns May 26, 2025

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⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-podcast-ep413

📅 Schedule an Appointment with Bryan:

https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan-podcast-ep413

▶️ Next Episode: How to Make Rentals Cash Flow With 8% Mortgages

EPISODE NOTES:

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - What are DSCR Loans?
(03:43) - Flexibility and Benefits of DSCR Loans
(07:56) - Qualifying for DSCR Loans
(18:10) - Practical Applications and Strategies
(21:34) - Refinancing with DSCR Loans
(29:17) - The Lender's Advantage
(36:56) - Common DSCR Loans Mistakes
(40:16) - Prepayment Penalties and Key DSCR Terms
(45:30) - Successful DSCR Loan Strategies
(53:15) - How to Make Rentals Cash Flow With 8% Mortgages

🎙️ Episode #413 - Wish you could qualify for a real estate loan without jumping through traditional hoops? DSCR loans might be your secret weapon... a powerful tool that lets your rental income (not your personal income) do the talking.

📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/dscrloans/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing?

This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan

💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

#412: The 5 Real Estate Books Every Serious Investor Should Read May 23, 2025

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⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://coachcarson.com/rpm

🎙️ Episode #412 - These 5 real estate books have shaped my investing strategy—and they could pay you back for life. From empire-building stories to simple, timeless frameworks, this list has something every serious investor needs. Start reading smarter and investing better.

📄 Show Notes:

https://www.coachcarson.com/5realestatebooks/

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - Book #5: Importance of a business model in real estate
(01:30) - Story of net worth measurement habit
(02:47) - Book #4: The rise of Zeckendorf's empire
(03:23) - Lessons from the Great Depression
(05:47) - Book #3: Being a craftsman in real estate
(06:58) - Understanding real estate fundamentals
(08:00) - Book #2: The master of case studies
(10:07) - Steps in detailed real estate deal analysis
(11:27) - Book #1: Simplicity in single family houses
(11:51) - Building it one house at a time
(13:32) - My Bonus Book
(15:37) - A community that implements the books' wisdom

📕 Chad's Recommended Books:

The Millionaire Real Estate Investor: https://amzn.to/4d0PS4e
Zeckendorf: The autobiography: https://amzn.to/42C2VWh
Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur: https://amzn.to/3EyJnZL
The Real Estate Game: https://amzn.to/4jPn1lq
Building Wealth One House at a Time: https://amzn.to/4m1UhIn
Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor: https://amzn.to/4lV3ulq

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⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod

🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): https://www.CoachCarson.com

👋 Connect with Me:

📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson 👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson 🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

#411: Why Build-to-Rent is the Most Underrated Rental Strategy (Even in High-Interest Markets) May 19, 2025

Show notes

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://coachcarson.com/rpm

🎙️ Episode #411 - With inventory low and interest rates high, 'build-to-rent' is quietly outperforming the rest. This niche could be your secret weapon in today's tough market, and the hidden pitfalls to avoid before you start building.

▶️ Next Video: 3 Mistakes I Made on a 100-Year-Old Triplex Remodel That Put Us Overbudget and Off Schedule

https://youtu.be/aqNfgIcPHGU?si=UQX7EDAbATEAw1Iw

📄 Show Notes:

https://www.coachcarson.com/build2rent/

🎬 TIMESTAMPS:

(0:00) - What is build-to-rent?
(5:00) - Rental property criteria
(9:50) - How to analyze rough numbers
(18:37) - Multifamily zoning
(22:01) - Master plan & zoning regulations
(26:37) - Understanding land value
(34:04) - Construction pricing rule of thumb
(39:34) - Common construction mistakes
(42:34) - Funding lot purchase & construction
(44:55) - 3 Budget Busting Mistakes with a Triplex Construction

🔗 Coach's Build-To-Rent Checklist:

https://www.coachcarson.com/btrchecklist

🔗 Connect with Bradley:

Email: bradley@soldbylabrie.com
Website: https://www.soldbylabrie.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bradley.labrie/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradleylabrie/

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⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod

🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): https://www.CoachCarson.com

👋 Connect with Me:

📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson 👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson 🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

#410: 3 Things to Do Before You Quit Your Job May 16, 2025

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⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://coachcarson.com/rpm

🎙️ Episode #410 - Thinking about quitting your job? One wrong move could send you sliding down the mountain. Before you leap, do these 3 things to protect your finances and your sanity, especially if real estate is your path to freedom.

📄 Show Notes:

https://www.coachcarson.com/quityourjob/

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - The thrill of quitting your job
(00:58) - Why you need a cash runway
(01:53) - Prove your income before quitting
(03:47) - Quit to something meaningful
(06:31) - My favorite vehicle for financial freedom

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⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod

🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): https://www.CoachCarson.com

👋 Connect with Me:

📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson 👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson 🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

#409: 22 Years of Real Estate Investing Advice in 46 Minutes May 12, 2025

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⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-podcast-ep409

⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-podcast-ep409

▶️ Next Episode: This is my Ideal Rental Property (size, materials used, buy box)

EPISODE NOTES:

🎬 Topics Covered:

(00:00) - 22 Years of Real Estate Lessons
(00:21) - Cashflow is What You Want, Wealth Building is How You Get There
(07:10) - Find Your Focus
(13:30) - Define "Good Deals"
(22:30) - Create Your "Buy Box"
(25:42) - Deals Don't Fall Like Rain
(29:42) - Tenants Are Your All Star Team Members
(33:03) - Bookkeeping = Superpower
(36:49) - Patience
(38:32) - When is Enough?
(42:55) - Build Wealth, Enjoy It, Share It
(44:59) - Real Estate Investing as a Tool for Life
(46:10) - This is my Ideal Rental Property

🎙️ Episode #409 - 22 years. 103 units. Time Billionaire. But the biggest lesson? It's not about stacking cash flow... If you're chasing 100 doors, this episode will change your strategy.

📄 Show Notes:

https://www.coachcarson.com/22yearsofadvice/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing?

This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan

💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

#408: How Ben Franklin Retired Early at 42 (In 1748!) May 09, 2025

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⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://coachcarson.com/rpm

🎙️ Episode #408 – Ben Franklin retired at 42... in 1748. How? He built cash flow, house hacked before it had a name, and brokered private financing deals. His playbook for financial independence still works today, if you know where to look!

📄 Show Notes:

https://www.coachcarson.com/benfranklinfi/

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - Ben's Achieved FI in 1748!
(02:07) - The Original House Hacker
(04:16) - Traveling and Inventing in Retirement
(05:20) - Won the Revolutionary War
(06:26) - Diplomatic Contributions and Philanthropy
(07:35) - Ben's Playbook for Financial Success
(08:34) - Embracing the Small and Mighty Mantra
(10:41) - How to Achieve FI like Ben Franklin

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⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod

🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): https://www.CoachCarson.com

👋 Connect with Me:

📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson 👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson 🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT

#407: Can you Really Buy a House with No Money? | Subject-To Explained May 05, 2025

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⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://coachcarson.com/rpm

🎙️ Episode #407 – You've heard the hype: buy real estate with no money, no credit, and no new loans. But Subject-To isn't as simple, or as safe, as it sounds. Let's unpack how it actually works and why 1 mistake could tank your entire portfolio.

▶️ Next Episode: The Best Ways to Finance & Scale a Rental Portfolio (Even With No Job!)

https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/370-the-best-ways-to-finance-scale-a-rental/id1448707654?i=1000677314100

📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/courtneyfricke/

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - Defining Subject To Transactions
(02:22) - Assumptions vs. Subject To
(07:12) - Benefits of Subject To
(10:51) - Real-Life Examples of Subject To
(15:02) - Risks and Misconceptions of Subject To
(25:45) - Understanding Bankruptcy Risks in Subject To
(29:09) - Exit Strategies and Their Pitfalls
(32:12) - Advanced Strategies: Wraparound Mortgages
(37:39) - Clear Communication with Sellers is a MUST
(39:26) - The Best Ways to Finance & Scale a Rental Portfolio

🔗 Connect with Courtney:

Website: https://www.courtneyfricke.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfZlfkGpNzcMuDh6NX7xVpQ
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strategic-success-podcast/id1746963041
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyfricke

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⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod

🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): https://www.CoachCarson.com

👋 Connect with Me:

📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson 👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson 🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine

#406: Solve These 3 Expenses and Get Rich ("The Big 3") May 02, 2025

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⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom: https://coachcarson.com/rpm

🎙️ Episode #406 – Anybody can build wealth when they spend the right amount on the right things. The Key? Solve these BIG three expenses!

📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/thebigthree/

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - Live Below Your Means
(01:31) - The Big Three Expenses
(02:36) - How to Reduce Housing
(04:31) - Creative Transportation Solutions
(06:23) - How to Manage Food Expenses
(07:22) - You Need a Community for Financial Decisions

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⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod

🖥️ Learn with Coach (Courses, Books & more): https://www.CoachCarson.com

👋 Connect with Me:

📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson 👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson 🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson

💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine

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