Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson

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#463: How I Turned 1 Ugly House Into 3 New Rentals Dec 05, 2025

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

🎙️ Episode #463 – What looks like a terrible deal on the surface can become a long-term winner with the right strategy. Coach Carson breaks down how one buzzard-covered house beyond saving turned into three brand-new rentals through creative thinking, zoning insight, and smart financing.

▶️ Next Episode: Why I'm Building Properties NOT Buying (Build-to-Rent 101)

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2FDWRuFSHcqjF9i85qzWjw?si=YYdWOIwJTHqPRJfdkNvRdQ

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/383-build-to-rent-101-why-im-building-properties-not-buying/id1448707654?i=1000690795313

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

🎬 Timestamps:

(0:00) - One of Chad's craziest deals
(1:35) - Price ranges for Clemson area
(4:30) - How Chad found the property
(5:53) - Running the numbers
(10:48) - Were these numbers worthwhile?
(14:42) - The long-term plan
(17:55) - What the lot looked like
(20:12) - Join my Private Community (20:40) - Why I'm Building Properties, NOT Buying

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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

#462: How to Analyze a Rental Property in 2026 (No Spreadsheets or Calculators Needed) Dec 01, 2025

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

🎙️ Episode #462 – Think a rental is a winner because it "feels" right? Most investors get this part wrong. Coach Carson breaks down the quick, napkin-math framework that reveals whether a property actually cash-flows, builds equity, and deserves your time.

🔗 Coach's Free Cheat Sheet:

https://www.coachcarson.com/cheatsheet

▶️ Next Episodes:

How to Analyze a Duplex Rental Property (Real Life Example)

https://youtu.be/MPbuwBH_ZDo

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

https://youtu.be/r5C_Lvw5aWw

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

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - Is this rental actually a good deal?
(00:20) - Back of the envelope analysis
(01:43) - Why own rentals: freedom and wealth
(03:00) - How does your rental property actually make money?
(06:50) - Rent-to-price ratio and the 1% rule
(10:01) - Analyze with NO debt
(14:23) - Unleveraged yield and cap rate
(17:07) - What is a good unleveraged yield?
(21:43) - Analysis with debt
(29:57) - Cash-on-cash return
(33:45) - Equity growth
(36:22) - How to grow your equity
(40:35) - Passive appreciation and loan paydown
(42:14) - How to practice on your own
(45:06) - How to analyze a duplex rental property (real life example)

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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

#461: Why Most Investors Get Denied for a Loan (and How to Fix It) Nov 24, 2025

Show notes

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

📅 Schedule an Appointment with Bryan: https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan

🎙️ Episode #461 – Ever wondered why a bank denies you even when the deal looks great? Discover the hidden underwriting rules behind most loan rejections and the practical fixes that instantly improve your odds

▶️ Next Episode: 7 Tips for Renting Out Your House

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

🎬 Timestamps:

(0:00) - Becoming more bankable
(0:58) - Common mortgage rejection reasons
(4:05) - What is a conventional loan?
(12:04) - How banks think about income
(20:07) - DSCR Loan breakdown
(27:17) - Being bankable no matter what
(33:28) - Being a prepared loan applicant
(41:09) - How banks determine a lendable person
(42:14) - Schedule a FREE loan appointment with Bryan
(44:04) - How to qualify for DSCR loans

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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

#460: Rents Dropped 30% – Here's What Happened Next Nov 21, 2025

Show notes

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

🎙️ Episode #460 – What happens when rents fall 30% overnight? Coach Carson shares the real numbers, lessons, and mindset shifts from his own rental portfolio after a sudden market slowdown.

▶️ Next Episode: 7 Tips for Renting Out Your House

📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/30rentdrop/

🎬 Timestamps:

(0:00) - Update on my 4 vacant properties
(0:51) - Check out my private community
(1:12) - Pricing of my 4 units
(6:50) - New vacancy conflict
(10:12) - My pricing & market strategy
(16:10) - My college student rental
(17:29) - Move fast in market changes
(18:12) - Have the right price
(20:40) - Have cash reserves & low debt
(21:43) - Why not change strategy?
(23:23) - Are college rentals viable?
(26:22) - 7 Tips for Renting Out Your House

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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

#459: How Busy People Can Build Wealth With Simple Rentals (CAKE Method) Nov 17, 2025

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

🎙️ Episode #459 – Think you're too busy to invest in real estate? Learn why time-strapped professionals are perfect candidates for the CAKE Method: a simple formula built around low-risk rentals, quality tenants, and long-term wealth.

▶️ Next Episode: The Best Appliances Every Rental Property Must Have

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

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - Why you can Stay Busy AND Invest in Real Estate
(04:29) - Learning the Ropes: Early Experiences and Lessons
(09:04) - CAKE: A Safe Approach to Real Estate Investing
(15:52) - Choose Quality Neighborhoods
(26:00) - Part-Time Real Estate Investing
(30:05) - Simple Ways to Add Value
(34:46) - Long-Term Property Investment
(46:32) - Earning Through Real Estate
(50:14) - Benefits of the CAKE Method
(53:27) - The Best Appliances Every Rental Property Must Have

🔗 Connect with Casey:

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brickbybrickwealth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brickbybrickwealth/

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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

#458b: 7 Tips to Rent out Your House (For Beginners or Experienced Landlords) Nov 14, 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 458b – Renting out your house doesn't have to end in a horror story. Watch this video to learn pro tips about how to prepare your house to rent, find and screen the best tenants, and get them moved in with the least hassle.

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

📃 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/rentyourhouse/

🎬 Timestamps:

(0:00) - Honeymoon phase
(1:31) - Is this really a good idea?
(4:50) - Research the rental rate of your property
(7:24) - Prepare your house to be a rental
(10:07) - Create a plan to market and show property
(12:43) - Screen well!
(15:12) - Lease meeting (before move in)
(16:38) - Move-in
(18:38) - How Much Tax I Paid When I Sold a Rental Property

🔗 Coach Carson's Recommended Links:

Coach's FREE Tenant Screening Criteria: https://www.coachcarson.com/tenant-screening-criteria-download
BP Rent Estimator: https://www.coachcarson.com/BP-rent-estimate
Zillow Rent Estimator: https://www.coachcarson.com/go/zillow-rent-estimator
Rentometer: https://www.coachcarson.com/go/rentometer

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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

#458: Don't Start a Rental Remodel Until You Do This First Nov 10, 2025

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

🎙️ Episode #458 – Most remodel mistakes happen before demo day. Here's how to run the numbers, plan smart, and avoid costly surprises.

▶️ Next Episode:

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

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - The "Unsexy" First Step Every Pro Takes
(00:59) - Rookie Mistake: Choosing Emotion Over Data
(05:09) - Verify Profitability First
(08:00) - Stick with your Buy Box
(15:28) - Let Comps Drive Your Scope and ARV
(19:26) - Don't Skimp on Rentals
(23:11) - Match Scope to Profit
(30:19) - Fast Rehab Estimates: 2 Simple Methods
(35:27) - Arrive Early On Site
(36:42) - Should You Hire GC or Subs?
(42:47) - Pay for Walkthroughs
(45:00) - Get Ballpark Bids Before Full Estimates
(48:40) - What if You're Over Budget?
(52:17) - Track Costs Like a Pro with AI
(55:41) - How One Landlord Keeps Rentals Low-Maintenance in 2025

🔗 Connect with Tracy:

Free Flip School Community w/ Freebies: https://www.skool.com/flip-school
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royceofrealestate
Website: www.royceofrealestate.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

#457: The Only 4 Bookkeeping Systems You Actually Need Nov 07, 2025

Show notes

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

🔗 Coach's FREE Bookkeeping Spreadsheet & Quickbooks Chart of Accounts: https://coachcarson.com/bookkeepingdocs

🎙️ Episode #457 – Bookkeeping doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are the only four systems you actually need to keep your rentals organized in one hour a month.

📄 Show Notes:

https://www.coachcarson.com/bookkeepingsystems/

▶️ Next Episode: How Much Tax Will You Owe Selling a Rental? (Real Numbers Inside)

https://youtu.be/SgNXl8eqa2U

🎬 Timestamps:

(0:00) - Bookkeep in 1/hr month
(0:47) - Why bookkeeping?
(1:45) - Core 4 bookkeeping systems
(3:51) - System #1: Books/Ledger
(9:34) - System #2: Record Keeping
(12:10) - System #3: Checklists
(15:14) - System #4: Spreadsheets/Reports
(19:53) - My Private Community
(21:20) - Choose 1 bookkeeping system
(22:45) - Tax I Paid When I Sold a Rental Property

💵 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

#456: How One Investor Quit His Job With $100k Rental Cash Flow Nov 03, 2025

Show notes

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

🎙️ Episode #456 – He didn't flip or speculate... He bought steady, cash-flowing rentals and hit $100K per year in income. Here's how simple properties built him real freedom!

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

https://youtu.be/MPbuwBH_ZDo

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

🎬 Timestamps:

(00:00) - How Many Rentals to Quit Your Job?
(02:22) - Early Investment Strategies
(05:37) - Building a Cash Flow Portfolio
(15:21) - Lessons Learned: Property Size, Age, and Management
(21:21) - Financing and Cash Flow: Making the Numbers Work
(29:54) - The Goal of Cash Flow in Real Estate
(33:53) - How to get FI Through Real Estate
(39:49) - The Debate on Section 8 Tenants
(42:26) - Cash Flow Markets vs. Growth Markets
(48:52) - Balancing Cash Flow and Appreciation
(56:33) - How to Analyze a Duplex Rental Property (Real Life Example)

🔗 Connect with Eric:

Eric's Website: https://www.rentalincomeadvisors.com/
Get a FREE Consult: https://www.rentalincomeadvisors.com/contact

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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

#455: You Need to STOP Saving! (Here's Why) Oct 31, 2025

Show notes

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

🎙️ Episode #455 – Most people wait too long to enjoy their money. What if the best time to spend is sooner than you think? Discover how "Return on Experience" can bring more fulfillment now right now.

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

▶️ Next Episode: You Don't Have to Wait 15 Years to Retire

🎬 Timestamps: