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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:

#473: Why 8 Rentals Beat 21 (For Real Life Freedom) Feb 02, 2026

Show notes

⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-473

⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-473

▶️ Next Episode: How 8 Rentals Gave One Mom the Freedom to be Work Optional

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EPISODE NOTES:

🎬 Topics Covered:

(00:00) - Why 8 rentals beat 21
(00:42) - Sean's current portfolio and work
(02:25) - A, B, C, D neighborhood ranking explained
(03:14) - Starter, builder, harvester stages
(03:58) - Early strategy and first deals
(08:11) - Scaling to 21 properties
(11:00) - Hyper-focused letters and sourcing
(13:04) - Crossroads at 12–13 doors
(17:08) - Creating a new buy box
(21:28) - Financing the second growth burst
(23:16) - Reaching 21 doors, reconsidering scale
(26:25) - What to sell and why
(30:21) - Transitioning from the Builder to the Harvester phase
(33:01) - Using emotions to fuel action
(35:40) - Allocating proceeds: payoff vs lending
(39:41) - Low leverage and lending diversification
(43:13) - Adding index funds diversification
(45:05) - Life after W2: experiments, community
(54:55) - How 8 Rentals Gave One Mom the Freedom to be Work Optional

🎙️ Episode 473 – More rentals don't always mean more freedom. Here's why selling down to 8 properties can create more cash flow, less stress, and a better life than owning 20 or more.

🔗 Connect with Sean:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlotteadubuilders
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seanmckay.charlotteadubuilders

📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/8rentals/

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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-pod

#472: Why Smart Investors Feel Stuck (It's Not More Info) Jan 26, 2026

Show notes

⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom →

https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-ep472

⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE →

https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-ep472

▶️ Next Episode: How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals

EPISODE NOTES:

🎬 Topics Covered:

(0:00) - Why you feel stuck in real estate
(0:39) - Why you aren't making progress
(3:07) - Why you may hesitate when investing
(4:47) - Different ways people get stuck
(12:00) - How to find your psychological blocks
(17:40) - Addressing fears of borrowing money
(22:24) - How biological blocks affect work
(31:08) - Framework for addressing blocks
(35:00) - Having an experimental mindset
(39:37) - FI with 5 Small & Simple Rentals

🎙️ Episode #472 – Smart investors don't get stuck from lack of knowledge, they get stuck solving the wrong problem. Here's the three real reasons smart investors stall and how to get unstuck without grinding harder.

🔗 Connect with Cat Mulvihill:

Join Newsletter: https://join.catmulvihill.com/
Website: https://catmulvihill.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CatMulvihill
Cat's Momentum Method on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CatMulvihillMomentum

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

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-YT

#471: The Truth About the Borrow Until You Die Strategy (What Actually Works) Jan 19, 2026

Show notes

⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-ep471

⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-ep471

▶️ Next Episode: STOP Buying More Rentals! Do This Instead (ft. ‪@Robuilt‬)

EPISODE NOTES:

🎬 Topics Covered:

(00:00) - Wealth Building Strategies
(03:38) - The Power of Tax Deferral in Real Estate
(07:42) - Short-Term Rentals and Tax Benefits
(15:30) - Practical Applications and Examples
(20:56) - Understanding the Nuances of Real Estate Investment
(23:43) - The Power Tool Analogy for Debt
(26:10) - The Starter, Builder, and Harvester Phases
(33:41) - Applying the Borrowing Strategy Wisely
(38:03) - STOP Buying More Rentals! Do This Instead

🎙️ Episode #471 - The "Borrow Until You Die" strategy isn't a magic loophole, but it can work if you understand the rules. I break down how borrowing against real estate legally defers taxes, where investors get it wrong, and how to use leverage without adding unnecessary risk.

🔗 Connect with Robuilt:

📽️ Watch Rob's original video: → https://youtu.be/se85ivB6zsc?si=0w8xFbXKNpXKgCYS
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Robuilt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robuilt
Website: https://www.robuiltchannel.com

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

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-YT

#470: Why Most Investors Get Stuck at One Deal Per Year Jan 12, 2026

Show notes

⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-ep470

⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-ep470

▶️Next Video: DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns - https://youtu.be/cEm90D-Wcxc?si=OuFyx91UJhFBvtOQ

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EPISODE NOTES:

🎬 Topics Covered:

(00:00) - Why investors hit the ceiling
(01:01) - Larger chunks in your bucket
(02:01) - Buy low
(05:19) - Live for cheap to free
(08:07) - Save legally on taxes
(12:37) - Smart refinancing
(16:08) - Creative financing beyond banks
(18:33) - When you should do subject-to
(21:12) - Unlimited money if you do it right
(24:48) - DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns:

🎙️ Episode #470 - Most investors get stuck at one deal a year… not because of cash flow, but because their savings drip in too slowly. I share smarter ways to create bigger chunks of capital so you can safely buy more rentals without swinging for the fences.

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

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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-YT

#469: You Don't Need $10M to Be Financially Free (Here's Why) Jan 05, 2026

Show notes

⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-469 ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-ep469

▶️ Next Episode: How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals

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🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - Financial Freedom Myths
(02:36) - Overcoming Financial Challenges
(06:48) - Balancing Wealth and Life Quality
(15:53) - Practical Tips for Achieving FI
(21:18) - The Happiness Experiment
(24:18) - Calculating Your Freedom Number
(29:56) - The Best Real Estate Strategies
(37:58) - Final Advice for Your Financial Journey
(41:21) - How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals

🎙️ Episode #469 – You don't need $10M to be financially free. The FI Couple explain how clarity, values, and smart real estate choices can drastically lower your freedom number, and allow you to buy back time and flexibility without chasing a massive portfolio.

🔗 Connect with Ali & Josh:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theficouple/
X.com: https://x.com/theficouple
Website: https://www.theficouple.com/

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

-------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES I LIKE:

💵 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-YT

#468: Is 2026 a Smart Time to Buy More Rentals? (with Dave Meyer) Dec 29, 2025

Show notes

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

🎙️ Episode #468 – Is 2026 a smart time to buy more rentals or a mistake? I'm joined by Dave Meyer to break down what the data actually says about prices, rents, affordability, and buying opportunities in today's market.

📑 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/2026rentals/

▶️ Next Episode: How to Decide If a Rental Is a Good Deal (My Framework)

🎬 Timestamps:

(0:00) - Should you buy more rentals in 2026?
(0:39) - Navigating the real estate market
(12:35) - The supply & demand of rentals
(20:16) - The emotional radar of investing
(26:27) - Why not wait to invest?
(30:39) - Mortgage rates journey & prediction
(37:19) - Decline of the Rent-to-Price Ratio
(48:04) - How will AI affect the market
(53:59) - David's final advice for 2026
(55:19) - How to Decide If a Rental Is a Good Deal

🔗 Connect with Dave:

Podcast: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcasts/on-the-market
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedatadeli

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💵 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-pod

#467: Should I pay down debt or buy more rentals? (Best of CC) Dec 26, 2025

Show notes

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

🎙️ Episode #467 - The age-old question of: should you keep acquiring properties or shift gears to pay down existing debt? Coach and Erion talk you through the nuances of this decision, exploring key milestones, income goals, and lifestyle considerations to help you navigate your unique path to financial freedom.

📑 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/paydownorbuymore/

🎬 Timestamps:

00:00 - Buy a New Property or Pay Down Debt?
00:18 - Join my exclusive community
00:50 - When to Start Paying Off Debt?
03:35 - Real Estate as a Source of Income
04:53 - When to Focus on Income
05:37 - Maximizing Return vs. Income
09:12 - Investing to Achieve Financial Goals
12:12 - The Importance of Long-Term Thinking
12:36 - Setting Investment Income Goals
16:17 - How to Connect with Us
16:34 - How to Pay Off Rental Property Debt Quickly

🔗 Connect with Erion:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/investarchitect
Website: https://www.signaturehouston.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erionshehaj/

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💵 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-pod

#466: How to Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet! (Goal Setting in Rental Investing) Dec 22, 2025

Show notes

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

🎙️ Episode #466 – You don't need more time to hit your 2026 rental goal, you just need the right focus. Here's how busy investors make progress in 20-30 minutes a day.

📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/2026rentalgoals/

▶️ Next Episode: Want Financial Freedom with Real Estate? Do This. [FULL BLUEPRINT]

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0g1AE1H6lpjn44K2HvJC7O?si=66BL4PVESky8_dpCEWC3RA

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

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - Weekly Planning and Goal Setting
(04:24) - Time Management Strategies
(13:17) - Deep Work and Energy Management
(23:15) - Automating and Delegating Tasks
(28:31) - The Importance of Non-Negotiables
(32:11) - Breaking Down Overwhelming Goals
(36:43) - Practical Goal Setting Framework
(45:06) - Flexibility in Long-Term Planning
(50:09) - Want Financial Freedom with Real Estate? Do This.

🔗 Aaron's Free Workshop & Templates:

https://20minuteinvestor.com/

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💵 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-pod

#465: How AI Found a $10,000 Rental Insurance Mistake Dec 15, 2025

Show notes

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

🤖 FREE AI Prompts for Landlord Insurance:

https://coachcarson.com/insurance-review

🎙️ Episode #465 – Most landlords have hidden insurance gaps, and AI just found several big ones in my own policy. I reveal the missing coverages, risky clauses, and costly surprises AI uncovered, plus how you can run the same check on your rentals in minutes.

▶️ Next Episode → How I Use ChatGPT to Run My Real Estate Business

📄 Show Notes:

https://www.coachcarson.com/rentalinsurancegaps/

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - AI found gaps in rental insurance
(00:27) - Why AI levels the insurance playing field
(01:51) - Prompts strategy for policy reviews
(02:48) - Uploading policy and initial AI overview
(03:37) - Coverages explained: dwelling, rents, liability
(04:35) - What's not covered and vacancy risks
(05:42) - Real story on vacancy clause consequences
(06:48) - Biggest gaps or problems
(10:19) - Steadily Landlord Insurance
(11:04) - Deep dive summary: big events vs slow losses
(13:15) - Co-insurance example and underinsurance risk
(16:00) - Other structures and personal property adjustments
(17:00) - Loss of rents and liability, umbrella ideas
(19:12) - Key takeaways for landlords
(20:27) - How to run your own AI policy review
(21:02) - How I Use ChatGPT to Run My Real Estate Business

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💵 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-pod

#464: The 5-Hour Investor – A Strategy for People with Little Time Dec 08, 2025

Show notes

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

🎙️ Episode #464 – Think you don't have enough time to invest in real estate? You might just be using the wrong strategy. Coach Carson breaks down the "5-hour investor" mindset and reveals which strategies work best when time is scarce.

▶️ Next Episode: How to Become Financially Free With 5 Small & Simple Rentals