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**Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson**

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.

Latest Episodes:

#493: How 8 Rental Properties Bought Dion His Freedom Jun 22, 2026

Show notes

⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom →

https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-493

⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE →

https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-493

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

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

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XZ9R6Uw1DhN78oER2W7dc?si=y1o8dbtpT8iIJReavb5uSA

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🎬 Topics Covered:

(0:00) - How Smart Investors Design Freedom First
(0:52) - Why Dion Walked Away From His Old Market
(8:50) - The Market Filters Dion Uses Before the Math
(13:03) - What Investors Miss About Picking Markets
(21:07) - Why a Great Deal IS NOT Enough
(30:51) - Single-Family vs. Multifamily: What Wins?
(34:00) - Dion's Biggest Investing Lessons So Far
(38:14) - Why Financial Freedom Isn't About Quitting Work
(45:02) - How to Raise Rent the Right Way

🎙️ Episode #493 - Choosing the right market isn't about chasing the best numbers. Here's how smart investors actually pick where to buy in 2026.

📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/therightmarket2026/

🔗 Connect with Dion:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjXCAh2R1gwE1WlmNRUNpIg

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing?

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

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

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

#492: Given $250K, Here's How We'd Quit Our Jobs in 10 Years Jun 15, 2026

Show notes

⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom →

https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-492

⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE →

https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-492

▶️Next Episode: The Truth About the Borrow Until You Die Strategy (What Actually Works)

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EPISODE NOTES:

🎬 Topics Covered:

(00:00) - $250K, a Job, and 10 Years to Freedom
(01:13) - Why You Have More Time Than You Think
(04:40) - How House Hacking Accelerates Wealth
(05:21) - Choosing the Right Market for This Strategy
(07:21) - Turning One Property Into Multiple Deals
(11:51) - Funding the Next Deal Without Starting Over
(15:02) - Using New Construction to Scale Faster
(21:03) - Why Your First Deals Should Be Close to Home
(22:02) - Short-Term Rentals in Today's Market
(28:13) - Don't Outpace Your Skill Level
(30:38) - An Alternative Path: Long-Term Rentals
(34:07) - Why You Should Try Multiple Strategies
(36:13) - The Truth About the Borrow Until You Die Strategy

🎙️ Episode #492 - Most investors think cash flow is the goal. But the real money is made by building equity first, and turning it into freedom.

📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/startover250k/

🔗 Rob's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Robuilt

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing?

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

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

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

#491: Why There Should Always Be One More Deal Jun 08, 2026

Show notes

⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-491

⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-491

▶️Next Episode: How Many Rentals Do You ACTUALLY Need to Retire? (The Real Number)

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🎬 Topics Covered:

(0:00) - What Comes After Real Estate Success?
(0:35) - How David Got Started From Scratch
(3:36) - The Fear That Stops Most Investors
(6:53) - Why David Switched to Short-Term Rentals
(14:41) - The Unexpected Challenges of STR Investing
(20:39) - Tech that ALL STRs Need to Run
(22:27) - The Real Profits $$$ STRs Can Make
(30:57) - Why David Always Does One More Deal
(35:24) - When to Stop Growing & Scaling
(41:14) - Why Happiness Beats Success
(45:45) - Advice David Wishes He Had Earlier
(48:14) - How Many Rentals Do You Really Need?

🎙️ Episode #491 - There should always be one more deal, but not for the reason you think. Here's how smart investors balance growth, risk, and real life.

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

🔗 Connect with David:

Oregon Vacation Rentals: https://orgetaways.com/
Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dodge-49309672/

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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

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

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

#490: Meet the $1M Entrepreneur Buying Boring Rental Properties Jun 01, 2026

Show notes

⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom →

https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-490

⚒️ Get my best investor tools for FREE →

https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-490

▶️ Next Episode: How a New Mom Built a $3 Million Rental Portfolio in 7 Years

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🎬 Topics Covered:

(00:00) - Why real estate if you're already winning in business?
(02:51) - The real cost of skipping real estate
(05:13) - $200K in stocks vs. $200K in rentals
(10:07) - Can't find the 1% rule?
(16:48) - Airbnbs, flips, and syndications
(23:49) - There's no one right path to financial freedom
(23:47) - The income gap that built his wealth fastest
(28:49) - Stop trading time for money
(38:12) - The 3 ways to reach financial independence
(44:27) - How to invest money before you can spend it
(58:18) - How a New Mom Built a $3 Million Rental Portfolio in 7 Years

🎙️ Episode #490 - The fastest path to wealth isn't one strategy, it's three. Here's how business, real estate, and index funds work together.

📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/3leggedwealthstool/

🔗 Connect with Cody Berman:

New Book: https://retireby30book.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codydberman/
The FI Show: https://thefishow.com/

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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

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

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

#489: Can You Get a HELOC on a Rental? (Here's the Real Answer) May 25, 2026

Show notes

🗓️ Schedule an Appointment with Bryan →

https://www.coachcarson.com/coast2coastmortgage-pod-489

👥 Appointment with Bryan's team (fastest) →

https://www.coachcarson.com/bellomortgage-pod-489

▶️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=38jWNCmLTNCRT2OOwunHsA

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EPISODE NOTES:

🎬 Topics Covered:

(0:00) - Can You Get a HELOC on a Rental Property?
(1:26) - What a HELOC Actually Is
(1:59) - HELOCs vs. Home Equity Loans
(4:22) - Why Rental HELOCs Are Different
(7:22) - When a HELOC Makes Sense
(15:14) - When a Cash-Out Refinance Beats a HELOC
(22:13) - What DSCR Means for Investors
(23:21) - Financing Options for Self-Employed Borrowers
(28:41) - Why Broker Access Can Save Money
(30:02) - Creative Ways to Improve Cash Flow
(33:14) - FHA Loans for Multi-Family Properties
(35:34) - Best Financial Strategy for a Build-To-Rent Property
(40:00) - How to Prepare Your Credit and Reserves
(44:39) - Why Brokers Often Beat Direct Lenders
(46:38) - Schedule a Meeting to Discuss your Loan Options
(47:40) - DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns

🎙️ Episode #489 - Can you get a HELOC on a rental property? Yes, but it's not that simple.

Here's when it works, when it doesn't, and what to watch out for.

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

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing?

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

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

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

#488: 60 Years of Real Estate Wisdom You Need in 2026 May 18, 2026

Show notes

⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-488

⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-488

▶️ Next Episode: How to Structure a Win-Win Partnership for Rental Properties with John Schaub

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EPISODE NOTES:

🎬 Topics Covered:

(00:00) - The "Unemployed by Design" Philosophy
(03:17) - The 10-Year Blueprint for Long-Term Wealth
(06:40) - How to Craft Offers That Actually Get Accepted
(12:36) - Turning Trust into an Endless Referral Engine
(19:51) - Why Your Word Is More Valuable Than Cash
(23:54) - Mapping the Stages of an Investor's Journey
(28:14) - How to Scale and Evolve Your Portfolio with Notes
(38:44) - The Great Debate: Financial Leverage vs. Owning Free & Clear
(48:25) - Shifting to a Harvester Mindset & Finding Your Purpose
(57:38) - Why Continuous Learning Keeps You Ahead of the Competition
(59:25) - How to Structure a Win-Win Partnership for Rental Properties

🎙️ Episode #488 – Listen to 60 years of real estate wisdom distilled into one conversation. Here's what actually works if you want long-term wealth and freedom.

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

🔗 Connect with Pete Fortunato:

Website: https://www.peterfortunato.com/
Phone: 727-244-4337

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing?

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

🏠 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

#487: If I Were 50 and Behind on Retirement, I'd Do This! May 11, 2026

Show notes

⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom:

https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-487

🏠 TurboTenant – Self-Manage Your Rental Properties for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant-yt

▶️Next Video: How to Analyze a Rental Property in 2026 (No Spreadsheets or Calculators Needed)

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EPISODE NOTES:

🎬 Topics Covered:

(00:00) - The Panic Trap: Why Catching Up Fast Backfires
(01:06) - The 2-Minute Drill: Slow and Steady Wins
(02:42) - Defining Your Income Floor: Safe and Steady Sources
(05:26) - Mark and Lisa's Story: Two Paths to Retirement
(09:01) - Path A: The Load-Up Years (1-3)
(12:42) - Path A: The Plateau (4-9)
(15:17) - Path A: The Harvest (Year 10)
(17:11) - What Happens after 10 Years
(19:38) - Alternate Ending: Sell More Properties, Pay Off Debt
(21:04) - Path B: The All-Cash Alternative
(25:56) - Is Path A or B Better?
(27:44) - Try this 2-Minute Drill in Your Life
(29:24) - How to Analyze a Rental Property in 2026

🎙️ Episode #487 – Feel behind on retirement? Don't panic. Here's how to build a "rental pension" in 10 years without taking big risks.

📄 Show Notes:

https://www.coachcarson.com/rentalpensionplan/

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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

#486: He Bought 3 Long-Distance Rentals in 1 Year – Here's Exactly How May 04, 2026

Show notes

⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom:

https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-486

⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE:

https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-486

▶️ Next Episode:

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🎙️ Episode #486 – He didn't have more time, he just started taking action. Here's how one investor bought 3 rentals while working full-time.

🎬 Topics Covered:

(0:00) - No Time? This Is How You Still Buy Rentals
(0:38) - He Bought Multiple Rentals in Just 2 Years
(8:03) - The Hidden Fear Keeping You Stuck
(11:13) - The Buy Box That Actually Gets Deals
(17:07) - His First Deal Happened Fast (Here's How)
(22:59) - This Deal Looked Good… But Here's the Truth
(29:22) - Managing Rentals From Another State (No Experience)
(31:57) - The #1 Trait of a Contractor You Can Trust
(34:48) - How He Funded Deals Without Waiting Years
(38:14) - From Stuck to His Amazing Portfolio Today
(42:54) - Why Smart Investors Still Make Mistakes
(46:54) - His Next Move (And Why It Matters)
(54:14) - You Don't Need 20 Rentals to Be Free

📄 Show Notes:

https://www.coachcarson.com/investwithnotime

🔗 Connect with Luke:

https://www.instagram.com/greenlightsrealestate/

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing?

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

🏠 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

#485: I Let AI Analyze a Rental Deal… It Missed This! Apr 27, 2026

Show notes

📄 Get a Quote for Landlord Insurance:

https://www.coachcarson.com/landlordinsurance-pod-485

🤖 Steadily Insurance App for ChatGPT:

https://www.coachcarson.com/steadilyAI

▶️ Next Episode → 22 Years of Rental Income – The Brutal Financial Reality!

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EPISODE NOTES: 🎙️ Episode #485 – I let AI analyze a rental deal and it almost fooled me. Here's the critical mistake it missed and why assumptions matter more than the math.

🎬 Topics Covered:

(0:00) - ChatGPT Analyzed This Rental Deal. Was It Right?
(0:35) - I Asked ChatGPT to Analyze This $400K 4-Unit
(2:15) - The 6% Cap Rate Looked Solid… At First
(3:52) - The Rent Upside Made This Deal Tempting
(5:09) - The Hidden Risks AI Actually Caught
(6:15) - AI Got THIS Number Wrong
(8:13) - The Best Way to Verify Insurance Costs
(11:45) - AI Is a Great Start… Not the Final Answer
(12:27) - Would I Buy This 4-Unit for $400K?
(13:47) - 22 Years of Rental Income - The Brutal Financial Reality!

📄 Show Notes:

https://www.coachcarson.com/aidealanalysis

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing?

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

🏠 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

#484: Tenant Scams Are Real. We Still Invest. Here's Why Apr 20, 2026

Show notes

⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom:

https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-484

👥 The best way to screen tenants:

https://www.coachcarson.com/tenant-pod-484

▶️ Next Episode: How One Mom Became Work Optional With 8 Properties

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/353-how-8-rentals-gave-one-mom-the-freedom-to-be-work-optional/id1448707654?i=1000662961411

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XRQdnck4pHE1cLxaTS6R1?si=NZX0CcGSSUux81_LpDyiUA

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EPISODE NOTES: 🎙️ Episode #484 – Tenant scams happen, but they don't have to derail your investing. Here's how smart landlords protect themselves while building successful rental portfolios.

🎬 Topics Covered: