Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson

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#395: How to Sell a Rental and Pay ZERO Taxes (1031 Exchange Step-by-Step) Mar 24, 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 #395 – What if you could turn a single real estate deal into a 6-figure payday - tax-free? Investor Char Tovar did just that, using a powerful but often overlooked strategy. Hear how she pulled it off!

▶️ Next Episode: How Much Tax I Paid When I Sold a Rental Property https://youtu.be/SgNXl8eqa2U

📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/1031strategy/

🎬 Timestamps:

(0:00) - Starting as a Part-Time Investor
(4:26) - Buying Long-Distance in Tennessee
(10:00) - Decision to Sell the Tennessee Property
(17:45) - What is a 1031 Exchange?
(21:52) - Rules and Timeline for 1031 Exchange
(25:59) - Finalizing Sale and Initiating 1031 Exchange
(28:39) - Char's Washington property
(35:54) - Future Plans and Growth Strategy
(40:04) - Lessons Learned and Reverse 1031
(44:03) - How much taxes I paid when I sold my rental property

🔗 Connect with Char:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chartovar/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charemon1
Website: https://CharTovarRealEstate.com
Char's Prior Episode: https://www.coachcarson.com/overcoming-fears-first-rental/

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

#394: How much cash do you need for rental property reserves? (rule of thumb) Mar 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 #394 - How much cash should you set aside for your rental properties? Too little, and you risk financial trouble when unexpected expenses hit. Too much, and you might be missing out on better investment opportunities. Coach shares his personal experiences and practical strategies to find the right balance, so you can invest with confidence and keep your portfolio secure.

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

🎬 Timestamps:

(0:00) - Introduction to Cash Reserves
(0:24) - The Importance of Cash Reserves
(1:59) - Lessons from the 2008 Recession
(5:15) - Practical Steps for Setting Cash Reserves
(7:11) - Managing and Utilizing Cash Reserves
(8:50) - Advanced Tips and Considerations
(12:08) The Rental Property Mastery Community

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

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

#393: $40,000 on Tenant Evictions?! How to Avoid Them. Mar 17, 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 #393 - A single eviction can cost you $10,000 or more—not to mention the stress, frustration, and sleepless nights. Andy Gil has been through it firsthand, facing con artists, legal battles, and painful lessons. But could it all have been avoided?

▶️ Next Episode: How to Raise Rents the RIGHT WAY | For Small Landlords

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/336-how-to-raise-rents-the-right-way-for-small-landlords/id1448707654?i=1000650340124

📄 Show Notes:

https://www.coachcarson.com/andygil/

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - Recent Costly Eviction Experiences
(03:13) - Eviction Process and Challenges
(06:51) - Reflecting on Red Flags and Tenant Screening
(09:47) - Mindset During Difficult Tenant Situations
(11:55) - Advice for New Landlords Facing Emotional Storms
(13:04) - Andy's Philosophy on Tenant Relationships
(15:01) - Long-Term Benefits of Treating Tenants Well
(17:22) - Earning Respect and Building Trust with Tenants
(19:24) - Screening Tenants to Avoid Costly Evictions
(24:08) - Managing Tenant Applications and Referrals
(28:11) - Advantage of Being a Small Landlord
(29:53) - Setting Boundaries
(32:37) - Finding Personal Fulfillment in Real Estate
(37:16) - Encouragement to Help Others Succeed
(38:28) - How to Raise Rents the Right Way, For Small Landlords

🔗 Connect with Andy Gil:

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

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

#392: Being the Richest Dead Person is Lame Mar 14, 2025

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🎙️ Episode #392 - Saving for the future is smart—but waiting too long to enjoy your wealth can backfire. Learn how to strike the right balance between building and living so you don't become the richest dead person!

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

🎬 Timestamps:

(0:00) - The Trap of Delayed Gratification
(1:33) - Balancing Wealth and Enjoyment
(2:29) - The Golden Mean and Financial Wisdom
(5:42) - Three Stages of a Rental Investor
(8:36) - Personal Journey and Lessons Learned
(14:05) - Encouragement to Take Action

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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

#391: 7 Simple & Cheap Ways to Protect Your Real Estate Wealth Mar 10, 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 #391 - LLCs aren't your only option for protecting your investments—in fact, they might not even be the best one! 50+ year landlord John Schaub reveals seven simple and cost-effective strategies to safeguard your real estate wealth.

▶️ 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/protectyourwealth/

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - Should You Get an LLC for Rental Properties?
(01:44) - Common Sense Asset Protection Strategies
(04:31) - Understanding and Managing Risks
(12:41) - Minimizing Transactions and Separate Ownership
(16:48) - Insurance and Key Risk Mitigation Tools
(20:35) - Leverage and Property Selection
(26:30) - Diversification and Natural Disasters
(30:14) - Spending and Sharing Wealth
(32:24) - How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals

🔗 Connect with John Schaub:

Website: https://www.johnschaub.com/
Seminar: https://www.johnschaub.com/product/john-pete-april-2025-tampa-seminar/

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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

#390: The ONE Thing the Mega-Rich Will Never Have Mar 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 #390 - What if true wealth isn't about how much you have, but knowing when you have enough? Inspired by a story from Kurt Vonnegut and Joseph Heller, we'll dive into the fulfillment curve, the hidden burdens of excess, and how to define success on your own terms.

📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/mega-rich/

🎬 Timestamps:

(0:00) - Story of Kurt Vonnegut and Joseph Heller
(2:00) - Understanding the Fulfillment Curve
(3:54) - Finding Your Personal 'Enough'
(5:14) - The Challenge of Avoiding Envy
(8:30) - Gratitude and Personal Satisfaction

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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

#389: Real Estate Investors Caused the Housing Crisis! Mar 03, 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 #389 – Are real estate investors really to blame for the housing crisis? Some say they're driving up prices and squeezing out homebuyers - but is that the full story? Let's break down the facts behind this hot debate.

▶️ Next Episode: Crash Course on ADU Rental Investing

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/341-crash-course-on-adu-rental-investing-accessory/id1448707654?i=1000653891510

📄 Show Notes:

https://www.coachcarson.com/housingcrisis/

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - Real Estate Controversy
(00:43) - Breaking Down Investor Types
(02:59) - Wall Street's Role in Real Estate
(08:26) - Mom and Pop Landlords
(11:13) - The Housing Market Crisis
(16:57) - Economic Factors and Housing
(20:13) - Inflation and Debt: The Real Estate Advantage
(20:59) - Simplifying Real Estate Investment
(21:25) - Interest Rates and Long-Term Strategy
(22:44) - The Role of Landlords
(26:18) - The Value of Renting
(29:50) - A Solution to Housing Supply
(31:43) - Policy and Economic Considerations for ADUs
(36:31) - Crash Course on ADU Rental Investing

🔗 Connect with Michael:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OneRentalataTime
Website: https://onerentalatatime.com
Keep your Strategy Simple: https://youtu.be/zZyzvXnkaWU?si=Zyshafa_Vd5ZSUvd

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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

#388: It's Time to Clean up Your Real Estate Mess Feb 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 #388 – Real estate investing comes with cycles of messy growth and necessary cleanup. I'll show you how to navigate both to build a stronger, more sustainable portfolio.

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

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - The Cycles of Real Estate Investing
(00:36) - The Messy Growth Phase
(01:30) - The Cleanup Phase
(02:57) - Personal Experience and Lessons Learned
(03:44) - Balancing Growth and Cleanup
(05:09) - Identifying Your Current Phase
(05:43) - Support and Resources for Investors
(07:09) - 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

#387: House Won't Rent? 5 PROVEN Fixes to Fill It Fast Feb 24, 2025

Show notes

🏠 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:

https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm

🔗 Get your FREE Cheat Sheet to Fill Your Rental Fast:

https://coachcarson.com/rentfast

🎙️ Episode #387 – A vacant rental can drain your wallet and your patience - but what if the fix is easier than you think? I'll reveal 5 key reasons your property isn't renting and, more importantly, how to turn it around fast. From marketing mistakes to pricing tweaks, these simple adjustments could be the difference between a long vacancy and a signed lease.

▶️ 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/fillvacantrental/

🎬 Timestamps:

(0:00) - Filling up your properties fast
(0:50) - 1.) Double check your listing
(1:55) - 2.) How's your marketing?
(2:53) - FREE PDF Checklist
(3:16) - 3.) Is the property appealing?
(5:55) - 4.) Is there a management problem?
(7:20) - Have an attitude of service
(8:39) - 5.) How expensive is your property?
(11:00) - Leasing funnel for your property
(13:52) - Views & Impressions
(16:09) - Have property showings
(18:01) - Tenant screening criteria
(20:59) - Keep your properties low maintenance

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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

#386: Why I always get a 30-year mortgage (not a 15-year) Feb 21, 2025

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⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom:

https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm

🎙️ Episode #386 – Think shorter is better? Not always. Chad Carson dives into the advantages of 30-year mortgages for real estate investors. Discover how this strategy can improve cash flow, weather economic storms, and help you achieve financial freedom faster.

📄 Show Notes:

https://www.coachcarson.com/30yearmortgage/

🎬 Timestamps: