Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson

Episode #84 - Have you heard that riches are in niches? This is definitely true in real estate investing. So, this episode is a comprehensive guide with 35 real estate investing niches that you can use for yourself. Chad goes through each niche one-by-one to explain what it is and how you can apply it. See the companion article at coachcarson.com/real-estate-investing-niches/ ---------------------...

Episode #83 - What's better - a 15-year or a 30-year mortgage when you buy an investment property or your home? In this Ask Coach episode, Chad shares the pluses and minuses to each type of loan and which one he prefers (and why).   Other podcast episode mentioned in the show: Ep 35 - The Rental Debt Snowball Plan - How to Get Free-and-Clear Rental Properties. Companion article:  https://www.coach...

Episode #82 - The story of the goose & the golden eggs provides timeless lessons you can still apply today. The lesson is all about what's called P/PC balance, or how to be more effective at getting results in your life.   See the companion article at https://www.coachcarson.com/p-pc-balance/   Books mentioned in the show: Wooden: A Lifetime of Reflections On and Off the Court ( https://amzn.to/32...

Episode #81 - Life happens, we all make financial mistakes, and sometimes we find ourselves digging out of a financial hole like a bankruptcy, foreclosure, or bad credit. But is it even possible to invest in real estate after a period of financial distress?   In this edition of Ask Coach, Chad shares some financial and real estate tips for how you CAN move forward financially and use real estate i...

Episode #80 -  Max Maxwell is a real estate wholesaler who buys 10-15 new deals PER MONTH. In this in-depth interview, Coach interviews a master deal-finder & negotiator to find out how he finds off-market real estate investing deals and what he says on the phone and in person with sellers to create a win-win solution. You'll leave this interview with simple, actionable tips that will help you fin...

The real estate market is hot and prices are sky high in many markets. Should you just wait to invest until prices drop in the next recession? In this episode of Ask Coach, Chad shows you why you may not want to wait. And he also shares how you can invest carefully without getting caught up in the euphoria. --------------------------   If you want to support the show, here are some easy ways: 1) L...

Episode #79 - This episode is all about how to calculate rental property cash flow. After you learn these concepts and formulas, you can more confidently use cash flow to build wealth, pay off debt, and achieve financial independence.   See the companion article at  https://www.coachcarson.com/rental-property-cash-flow/   -------------------------- If you want to support the show, here are some ea...

Episode #77 - This is an interview with a couple who used a real estate technique called the Live-In Flip to earn tax free profits, build wealth, and eventually retire early at 43 years old.   The couple, Mindy Jensen (BiggerPockets Money Podcast) and Carl Jensen (1500days.com), explain how they got started, learned to remodel, overcame obstacles, and more. -------------------------- If you want t...

Episode #76 - Is is a good idea to use a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) to invest in real estate?   In this Ask Coach edition of the podcast, Chad explains how to safely use a HELOC if you want to buy investment real estate.   -------------------------- If you want to support the show, here are some easy ways: 1) Leave an iTunes review:  https://coachcarson.com/itunes 2) Subscribe to my email...

This episode is a case study that shows in step by step detail how a couple builds a rental income of over $100,000 per year using residential rental properties. See the companion article at  coachcarson.com/100000-per-year-rental-income/  -------------------------- If you want to support the show, here are some easy ways: 1) Leave an iTunes review:  https://coachcarson.com/itunes 2) Subscribe to...

Episode #74 - Should you get a real estate license as an investor? Or will it just be a hassle and not provide any value?   This is a common question faced by new real estate investors, and in this Ask Coach episode, Chad shares his advice on when you should and should not get your license.   -------------------------- If you want to support the show, here are some easy ways: 1) Leave an iTunes re...

Episode #73 - Financial independence in 3 years?! Yep, it's not only possible but Craig Curelop, the 26-year-old in this interview, actually did it. And he used one of my favorite real estate strategies - house hacking. Craig also wrote a fantastic new book called the House Hacking Strategy. You can get it here: https://www.coachcarson.com/househackingbook  (affiliate link - if you buy I earn a co...

Episode #72 - The 50% rule is a shortcut or rule of thumb to evaluate real estate rental opportunities. But how do you use it? Is it effective? Those are the questions Coach tackles in this Ask Coach episode of the podcast. --------------------------   If you want to support the show, here are some easy ways: 1) Leave an iTunes review:  https://coachcarson.com/itunes  2) Subscribe to my email news...

Episode #71 - Chad interviews Chris Mamula, author of the new book ChooseFI: Your Blueprint to Financial Independence.   Chris retired early at age 41 from a career in physical therapy, and in this interview he shares the principles and steps he applied to reach financial independence early. -------------------------- If you want to support the show, here are some easy ways: 1) Leave an iTunes rev...

Episode #70 - Have you been told no when trying to finance more than 4 properties? Many investors get stuck and can't figure out how to get the financing for their next property.   In this episode, Coach shares multiple ways he has financed more than 4 properties and how you can do it too.   --------------------------   If you want to support the show, here are some easy ways: 1) Leave an iTunes r...

Episode #69 - Have you ever wondered how wholesalers get paid? If you're not familiar with wholesalers, they are investors who find good deals and quickly resell them to landlords or flippers.   In this episode, Chad explains the actual transactions and ways wholesalers make their money. Whether you'll be buying from a wholesaler or wholesaling properties yourself, this will be a practical and hel...

Episode #68 - This is an interview with a 24-year-old, Julian Colvard, who began finding real estate deals soon after graduating from college. Julian shares the networking, learning, and action steps he's taken to quickly get off the ground as a new real estate wholesaler. Whether you are a new or experienced investor, you'll learn a lot from the humility, smarts, and hustle of this young investor...

Episode #67 - Proper tenant screening is one of THE most important steps as a rental property owner. But what are the most important tenant screening criteria?   In this Ask Coach episode, Chad shares the top 3 criteria he uses in his business and why he chose them.   --------------------------   If you want to support the show, here are some easy ways: 1) Leave an iTunes review:  https://coachcar...

In this episode Coach Carson interviews Michael Nguyen, a 27-year-old new investor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After taking Chad's course  Real Estate Start School , he diligently applied the lessons and persisted through 23 showings and 11 offers (!) before finally purchasing his first property. You'll hear all the details in the interview. The companion article to this episode can be found...

Episode #65 - What interest rate should you pay for private money as a real estate investor? 10%? 6%? What is reasonable?   In this Ask Coach episode, Chad shares what effects the interest rate you pay. And he also shares his own experience from borrowing a lot of private over the last 17 years.   --------------------------   If you want to support the show, here are some easy ways: 1) Leave an iT...

Episode #64 - Marketing to find real estate deals doesn't have to be expensive or difficult. In fact it, can be fun, creative, and easy to implement quickly!   In this episode, Chad shares 5 inexpensive marketing ideas that you can implement today to start finding more good real estate deals.   -------------------------- If you want to support the show, here are some easy ways: 1) Leave an iTunes...

Episode #63 - Maintenance is a regular expense for all rental property owners. But how much does it ACTUALLY cost?   In this Ask Coach edition of the podcast, Chad shares his ideas and real examples of how much you should budget for rental property maintenance.   --------------------------   If you want to support the show, here are some easy ways: 1) Leave an iTunes review:  https://coachcarson.c...

Episode #62 - Real estate investing is an ideal investment. But the umbrella of real estate investing contains many different ways to make money (i.e. strategies).  As a new investor, these numerous choices can be overwhelming. So this podcast episode explains what I think are the 15 best real estate investing strategies. These strategies will give you a better idea of how to make money in real es...

Episode #61 - How do you analyze a new real estate market to know whether it's a good one or a bad one for investment? And how do you find the neighborhoods within a market that are the best places to invest?   In this episode of Ask Coach, Chad gives tips on how to evaluate a new market and find the best places to invest.   --------------------------   If you want to support the show, here are so...

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my community of rental investors on their way to financial freedom:  http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #60 - Learn how to get started (or restarted) in real estate investing & avoid overwhelm. This in-depth, step-by-step episode will take you from start to finish in 9 steps.     📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/real-estate-investing-101-get-started/...