Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson

Episode #59 - Estimating repair costs for real estate investments isn't easy. But it IS something you can learn and get better at.   In this episode of Ask Coach, Chad gives tips on how he approaches estimating repair costs, and he also gives some recommended resources to go deeper.   --------------------------   If you want to support the show, here are some easy ways: 1) Leave an iTunes review: ...

Episode #58 - Simplicity is an uncommon but age-old path to more personal freedom (including financial freedom!). This episode shares my story & examples from history like Henry David Thoreau.    To get the companion article for this episode go to https://www.coachcarson.com/simplicity-uncommon-path-freedom/ -------------------------- If you want to support the show, here are some easy ways: 1) Le...

Episode #57 - Have you heard that college rentals (aka student housing) is a profitable niche for real estate investors? It's actually the niche that I (Coach) focus on for my own portfolio.   So in this episode of Ask Coach, Chad gives you 5 tips to make college student rentals a profitable niche for you as well.   --------------------------   If you want to support the show, here are some easy w...

Episode #56 - My family and I moved to Cuenca, Ecuador and became ultra long distance landlords (2,611 miles to be exact!). This episode explains the landlording strategies, step-by-step, that have allowed me to manage (with help of course) 90 rental property units from another country.   To get the companion article for this episode go to https://www.coachcarson.com/landlording-101/#tab-con-22 --...

Episode #55 - This episode explains how to use buy & hold rentals for a short period of time & generate large chunks of equity using the Buy-3-Sell-2-Keep-1 Plan. This plan works especially well in high priced markets or for newer investors trying to grow their wealth faster with smaller down payments available.   To get the companion article for this episode go to  https://www.coachcarson.com/buy...

Episode #54 - Is it smart or even possible to invest in real estate without debt? This episode will show that no only is it possible, but debt-free investing can be a solid path to financial independence. Not only will you learn about the concept, but you'll also get a case study in this episode that will show how using all cash investing can build a $43,000/year rental income in as little as 13.5...

Episode #53 - Financial independence means you no longer have to work for money. This episode explains both this financial peak and the milestones along the way.   To get the companion article for this episode go to  https://www.coachcarson.com/destination-financial-independence/ -------------------------- :) If you want to support the show, here are some easy ways: 1) Leave an iTunes review:  htt...

Episode #52 - It's almost impossible to learn everything you need to know before your first deal. The key is to avoid the BIG mistakes that could knock you out of the real estate investing game forever. So, this episode will help you avoid the 10 most lethal mistakes on your first real estate investment. Use this like a checklist to ensure that you avoid the worst case scenarios. By absorbing (and...

Episode #51 - Landlords (aka rental owners) don't have to be stuck to one spot. With the right mindset, people, and systems in place, you can travel the world for weeks or even years at a time. In this episode, Chad explains how he does it and how you can do it too. To learn more details about Chad's approach to landlording + traveling, see the in-depth article "Landlording 101 (or How I Managed 9...

Episode #50 - Finding great investment deals can be tough in a competitive real estate market.   So in this episode of Ask Coach, Chad shares his #1 way to find great real estate deals. And he explains it in a way that you can go and apply if for yourself today.   If you want to learn even more - Chad has 17 proven strategies to find great deals in his new course "Real Estate Deal Finder." It's on...

Episode #49 - Finding good real estate investment properties (i.e. deals) is one of the most challenging parts of the business. So in this episode, Chad shares in detail the approach and specific strategies he used to buy 33 deals in one year. To download the free companion slides for this episode visit: coachcarson.com/33deals . And to get a 50% discount on Chad's new course "Real Estate Deal Fin...

Episode #48 - Rental properties & flips aren't the only type of real estate investing. You can also loan the money to others and collect passive interest payments.   In this episode of Ask Coach, Chad shares tips on how to make safe and profitable real estate private loans. To learn more about Dyches Boddiford and expert advice for on making safe real estate private loans, visit https://assets101....

Episode #47 - Sometimes the big changes in life - like a new career, a new business, or jumping into financial independence - are also the most scary. In today's episode, Chad interviews his friend Travis Hornsby, who left a secure corporate job in his 20s, traveled the world, and then made a big career shift to entrepreneurship. Travis shares the ideas that helped him overcome his fears and make...

Episode #46 - Private money lending is an alternative source of funding for your real estate investing deals. But how do you find someone willing to loan you private money? In this episode of Ask Coach, Chad shares how he has built relationships with private money lenders in his real estate investing business. --------------------------   If you want to support the show, here are some easy ways: 1...

Episode #45 - Reading books can make you rich. But you've got to read the right ones! This is my Top 10 list of recommended books for beginner real estate investors. I also include a summary of my favorite ideas from each book. Enjoy! For a companion article & show links visit: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ -------------------------- :) If yo...

Episode #44 - Security deposits - how should landlords handle returning them to their tenants? This is a topic that can create a lot of stress and conflict on both sides if you're not careful. So in this episode of Ask Coach, Chad suggests some best practices for security deposits that build positive relationships with your tenants and lead to fair solutions for everyone. -------------------------...

Episode #43 - Do you want to use rental properties to fund some or all of your retirement? This article shares detailed examples (including all the numbers) and step-by-step instruction for how you can do it too. For a companion article & show links visit:  https://www.coachcarson.com/how-many-rental-properties-to-retire/ -------------------------- :) If you want to support the show, here are some...

Episode #42 - Have you heard of the BRRRR strategy? It stands for Buy-Remodel-Rent-Refinance-Repeat, and it's a way to maximize a limited amount of cash while you grow your rental portfolio.   And in this episode of Ask Coach, Chad explains what the BRRRR Strategy is and how it can work for you.   --------------------------   If you want to support the show, here are some easy ways: 1) Leave an iT...

Episode #41 - This episode shows you how to pick the best market and location for your investment properties. When you pick the right location, your chances of making money increase. For a companion article & show links visit:  https://www.coachcarson.com/ideal-location-investment-properties/ -------------------------- :) If you want to support the show, here are some easy ways: 1) Leave an iTunes...

Episode #40 - Learn how to evaluate and think about a real-life multiunit apartment purchase. In this episode of Ask Coach, Chad gives feedback to a couple in North Carolina who are considering a big acquisition. --------------------------   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 newsletter at h...

Episode #39 - One time my business partner & I paid cash for an investment house in 3 days! Learn the details of how to raise cash for YOUR deals and also learn about the Warren Buffett deals I used as a model for my purchase. For a companion article & show links visit:  https://www.coachcarson.com/cash-for-house-in-3-days/  -------------------------- :) If you want to support the show, here are s...

Episode #38 - What's a better real estate investment - single family houses or multifamily apartments? Of course, there are pluses and minuses to each. But depending upon your needs as an investor you may want to focus on one or the other. In this episode of Ask Coach, Chad shares why he's shifted his focus more to multifamily apartments but why he still loves single family houses as well. -------...

Episode #37 - Tax benefits are a compelling reason to invest in real estate. In this episode, you'll learn the top 10 tax benefit explained in regular language that anyone can understand. You'll also get an update on the 2017 tax law changes and how it affects real estate investors. For a companion article & show links visit:  https://www.madfientist.com/tax-benefits-of-real-estate-investing/   --...

Episode #36 - How do you find good, off-market real estate deals that none of your competition knows about? One proven method is direct mail. But what list should you use? Postcards or letters? And how much should you spend as a new investor?   In this episode of Ask Coach, Chad shares his approach to using smart direct mail to find good real estate investment purchases.   ------------------------...

Episode #35 - The Rental Debt Snowball is a strategy to help you pay off mortgage debt faster so that you can own receive a steady stream of passive income using rental properties. This episode outlines how the Rental Debt Snowball Plan works, including an example with 3 rental houses that get paid off in under 13 years & produce $25,000 of yearly income. For a companion article & show links visit...