Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson

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#405: Top 5 Strategies to Get Started in Real Estate in 2025 (PROVEN to Work) Apr 28, 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 #405 – Imagine living in a house where your tenants cover the mortgage, and then some. That's just one of the 5 real estate strategies working right now in 2025. If you're serious about reaching FI with real estate, this is where it starts.

▶️ Next Video: How to Confidently Buy Your First Rental Property (10-Steps)

https://youtu.be/Vl82XxjUiGA

📄 Show Notes:

https://www.coachcarson.com/getstarted2025/

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - Real estate as a path to freedom
(00:36) - Renting out your current home
(02:51) - Live for free with house hacking
(05:53) - Boring rentals: great location, fair price
(09:02) - Master lease strategy with low capital
(12:35) - Real estate jobs to gain expertise
(15:04) - Start your real estate journey

🔢 Chad's Simple Rental Calculator:

https://www.coachcarson.com/rental-property-calculator-spreadsheet/

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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:

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

#404: ALWAYS DO THIS before a tenant moves in Apr 25, 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 #404 – Most landlords just hand over the lease and hope for the best, but that's a mistake. Before your tenant moves in, this ONE conversation can save you from late rent, headaches, and bad turnovers.

📄 Show Notes:

https://www.coachcarson.com/renttalk/

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - The importance of having The Rent Talk
(00:57) - Clarifying tenant responsibilities
(03:58) - Explaining consequences of not paying rent
(04:48) - Renter's insurance and emergency funds
(05:39) - Clarifying maintenance
(06:43) - Customer service = High Retention
(07:39) - My PRIVATE 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

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

#403: How to Replace Your Job Salary With Rental Cash Flow Apr 21, 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 #403 – Turning your rental properties into a reliable paycheck is more about mindset than numbers. Many investors get stuck in the "builder" phase, constantly chasing deals but never securing true financial freedom. If you don't start "harvesting" your wealth the right way, you could end up rich on paper but cash-poor in real life. Here's how to break free and make your rentals pay YOU.

▶️ 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/replacejobsalary/

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - The Dilemma of Replacing Your Salary
(01:33) - Mindset Shift: From Builder to Harvester
(05:14) - Taking Chips Off the Table
(11:30) - Portfolio Analysis: Identifying Top Performers and Laggards
(16:36) - Optimizing for Simplicity and Lifestyle
(20:05) - Understanding Property Roles in Your Portfolio
(23:02) - Pruning Your Portfolio for Better Performance
(25:48) - Repositioning Equity: Strategies and Options
(29:25) - Switching Property Classes for Simplicity
(31:13) - Becoming a Lender: Seller Financing
(36:15) - Creative Financing and Being the Bank
(39:21) - How One Landlord Keeps His Rentals Low Maintenance in 2025

🔗 Connect with Erion:

Web: https://investingarchitect.com/
Agent Site: https://www.signaturehouston.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/investing-architect/
X: https://x.com/investarchitect

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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:

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

#402: Do This to Worry Less About Money Apr 18, 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 #402 – Even with financial success, why do so many people still stress about money? Coach explores how building practical skills, shifting your mindset, and focusing on what you can control can bring true financial confidence. You'll learn how to worry less and enjoy more peace on your wealth-building journey.

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

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - The Paradox of Worry and Abundance
(02:38) - The Concept of Security
(03:48) - Building Skills to Reduce Anxiety
(06:44) - Mindset for Handling Challenges
(09:01) - Embracing Problem-Solving as an Entrepreneur
(11:10) - The Serenity Prayer
(13:25) - Personal Growth Through Entrepreneurship
(14:28) - My Private 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:

📸 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

#401: 5 Mistakes That Create Negative Cash Flow Rentals Apr 14, 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 #401 – One small miscalculation, like forgetting to factor in all expenses, can turn what looks like a cash-flowing deal into a $7,000 yearly loss. If you avoid these five costly mistakes, you can keep your rentals profitable, even in today's 2025 market!

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

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/316-how-to-make-rentals-cash-flow-with-8-mortgages/id1448707654?i=1000633829403

📄 Show Notes:

https://www.coachcarson.com/negativecashflow/

🎬 Timestamps:

(0:00) - My negative cash flow mistakes
(0:34) - #1: Forgetting expenses
(4:21) - #2: Buying old, cheap properties
(7:20) - #3: Financing & the wrong mortgage
(11:48) - #4: Not enough down payment money
(15:10) - #5: No tenant screening process
(17:42) - My tenant screening criteria
(18:41) - Recap & How to Make Rentals Cash Flow with 8% Mortgages

🔗 My FREE Tenant Screening Criteria:

https://www.coachcarson.com/tenantscreening

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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:

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

#400: The Money-Life Manifesto: How to Win With Money & Stop Selling Out. Apr 11, 2025

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🎙️ Episode #400 – From all the way back to episode 1, I revisit a fresh perspective on "The Money-Life Manifesto." I'll tell how you can stop selling out and start winning with money so you can spend more time doing what truly matters in your life.

📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/money-life-manifesto/

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - The Money-Life Manifesto
(03:08) - Money as a Dirty Topic
(04:16) - Selling Out for Money
(05:34) - Balancing Money and Life
(06:39) - Aristotle's Golden Mean
(08:50) - The Middle Ground of Money
(11:01) - Using Money as a Tool
(11:57) - Living a Life That Matters
(13:15) - Overcoming Money Challenges
(14:24) - The Mission of Coach Carson

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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:

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

#399: From Laid Off to 40 Rentals - A Real Estate Comeback Story Apr 07, 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 #399 – As an immigrant, Lew lost his W-2 job in 2018, but he turned that setback into a 40-unit real estate portfolio. By strategically using conventional loans to acquire 10 rentals and later expanding into business acquisitions, he shares a blueprint anyone can follow to escape the 9-to-5.

▶️ Next Episode: How to Replace a $90,000 a Year Salary With Real Estate Cash Flow

https://youtu.be/-r2VVWo5z0o?si=7-RFcBNIeg9Bi45U

📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/laidoffw2/

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - A Devastating Job Loss
(02:04) - Journey from the Philippines to the USA
(03:01) - Influences and Early Entrepreneurial Spirit
(05:13) - Climbing the Corporate Ladder
(09:11) - Embracing Real Estate and Multiple Income Streams
(11:08) - Venturing into Home Care Business
(15:38) - Funding and Acquiring Businesses
(20:18) - Turnkey Properties
(21:41) - Strategic Planning for Financial Freedom
(23:15) - House Hacking and Expense Management
(27:11) - Exploring the BRRRR Strategy
(29:44) - Adapting to Market Changes
(32:05) - Reflecting on the Journey and Giving Back
(36:30) - How to Replace a $90,000 a Year Salary

🔗 Connect with Lew:

• Email: aaarealtyinvest@gmail.com

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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

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

#398: Slower is Faster: Why Patient Investors Win in Real Estate Apr 04, 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 #398 – The slower you go in real estate, the faster you reach financial independence. Through my humbling climb in Peru, I illustrate why patience, deliberate approach often lead to greater real estate success.

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

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - Hiking the Colca Canyon in Peru
(02:56) - Hitting my Wall
(03:59) - The Philosophy of the Climb
(05:55) - Real Estate Investing Lessons from the Climb
(07:06) - Challenges in Real Estate Investing
(09:14) - Benefits of a Slow and Steady Approach
(11:24) - Consistent Buying Strategy
(12:18) - Importance of Community in Real Estate Investing
(13:15) - My Private 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:

📸 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

#397: How Can A Property Manager Make Your Life Easier? Mar 31, 2025

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🏠 TurboTenant – Streamline Your Property Management for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant

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

🎙️ Episode #397 - My property manager, Martin Tiller, keeps my 34 rental units running smoothly. From handling maintenance and tenant screening to leveraging technology and setting clear expectations, he does it all. Stay tuned as he'll break down exactly what to look for before hiring a property manager.

▶️ Next Episode: Want Financial Freedom in 2025? Do This. [FULL BLUEPRINT]

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/385-if-i-wanted-financial-freedom-in-2025-this-is-what/id1448707654?i=1000692999289

📄 Show Notes:

https://www.coachcarson.com/mypropertymanager/

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) – Team Structure and Hiring for Important Roles
(01:47) - What to Look For When Hiring a Property Manager
(04:30) - Handling Maintenance Requests Efficiently
(08:03) - Trust Between Property Managers and Owners
(10:35) - Screening Property Management Clients
(12:15) - Owner Requirements and Expectations
(17:41) - Property Management Agreements
(20:33) - Typical Fee Structures in Property Management
(24:39) - Value of Property Inspections
(28:33) - Long-Term Relationships and Property Care
(30:46) - Tech Stack
(32:28) - Improving Tenant Vetting Processes
(36:44) - Lease Signing and Move-In Procedures
(39:07) - Future of Tech and AI in Property Management
(43:28) – How To Build A Great Team
(49:08) - The Role of Overseas Team Members
(54:00) – Connect with Martin Tiller
(56:18) – Want Financial Freedom in 2025? Do This.

🔗 Connect with Martin:

Email: Info@orangerealest.com
Website: https://orangerealest.com/property-management/

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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

#396: THIS Off Market Strategy Led to Nico's $620K Property Purchase Mar 28, 2025

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📋 Join my FREE Masterclass April 2, 2025: https://www.coachcarson.com/masterclass

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

🎙️ Episode #396 - Nico Garcia is set to profit $100K from an off-market deal using one of the most overlooked real estate strategies. He reveals exactly how he found, negotiated, and financed the property before it ever hit the market. These practical tips can help any investor land their next big deal.

📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/620kflip/

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