Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson
Chad Coach Carson
- 13 minutes 17 seconds#464: The 5-Hour Investor โ A Strategy for People with Little Time
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๐๏ธ Episode #464 โ 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.
โถ๏ธ Next Episode: How to Become Financially Free With 5 Small & Simple Rentals
๐ Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/5hourinvestor/
๐ฌ Timestamps:
- (0:00) - You're using the wrong strategy!
- (1:47) - Time-FIRST Strategy Framework
- (2:30) - The Passive Investor
- (3:10) - The Semi-Passive Investor
- (3:40) - The Semi-Active Investor
- (4:29) - The Active Investor
- (5:57) - The 5-hr investor Don't Do's
- (8:18) - The 5-hr investor To Do's
- (10:09) - Know your strengths & weaknesses
- (12:55) - 5 Small & Simple Rental Properties
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8 December 2025, 10:00 am - 21 minutes 4 seconds#463: How I Turned 1 Ugly House Into 3 New Rentals
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๐๏ธ Episode #463 โ 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.
โถ๏ธ Next Episode: Why I'm Building Properties NOT Buying (Build-to-Rent 101)
๐ Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/3newrentals/
๐ฌ 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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5 December 2025, 10:00 am - 46 minutes#462: Is This Rental Actually a Good Deal? (Most Investors Get This Wrong!)
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๐๏ธ Episode #462 โ 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.
๐ Coach's Free Cheat Sheet:
https://www.coachcarson.com/cheatsheet
โถ๏ธ Next Episodes:
How to Analyze a Duplex Rental Property (Real Life Example)
This is my Ideal Rental Property (size, materials used, buy box):
๐ Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/runthenumbers/
๐ฌ 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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1 December 2025, 10:00 am - 44 minutes 31 seconds#461: Why Most Investors Get Denied for a Loan (and How to Fix It)
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๐๏ธ Episode #461 โ 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
โถ๏ธ Next Episode: 7 Tips for Renting Out Your House
- 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
๐ Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/loandenials/
๐ฌ 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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24 November 2025, 10:00 am - 27 minutes 6 seconds#460: Rents Dropped 30% โ Here's What Happened Next
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๐๏ธ Episode #460 โ 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.
โถ๏ธ Next Episode: 7 Tips for Renting Out Your House
- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/458b-7-tips-to-rent-out-your-house-for-beginners-or/id1448707654?i=1000736728005
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2wEV5Cc8ynUzQVnCBiyuk2?si=ZOxXTDSfQhm3KmRgvgzutw
๐ Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/30rentdrop/
๐ฌ 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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21 November 2025, 10:00 am - 54 minutes 45 seconds#459: How Busy People Can Build Wealth With Simple Rentals (CAKE Method)
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๐๏ธ Episode #459 โ 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.
โถ๏ธ Next Episode: The Best Appliances Every Rental Property Must Have
๐ Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/cakemethod/
๐ฌ 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
๐ Connect with Casey:
- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brickbybrickwealth
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brickbybrickwealth/
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17 November 2025, 10:00 am - 19 minutes 25 seconds#458b: 7 Tips to Rent out Your House (For Beginners or Experienced Landlords)
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๐๏ธEpisode 458b โ 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.
โถ๏ธ Next Video: How Much Tax I Paid When I Sold a Rental Property https://youtu.be/SgNXl8eqa2U
๐ Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/rentyourhouse/
๐ฌ 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
๐ 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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14 November 2025, 10:00 am - 56 minutes 40 seconds#458: Don't Start a Rental Remodel Until You Do This First
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๐๏ธ Episode #458 โ Most remodel mistakes happen before demo day. Here's how to run the numbers, plan smart, and avoid costly surprises.
โถ๏ธ Next Episode:
- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/335-how-one-landlord-keeps-his-rentals-low-maintenance/id1448707654?i=1000649554136
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/34ku0Q01n8p2zBXmwpYmDi?si=500cd74983e84652
๐ Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/rentalremodel/
๐ฌ 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
๐ 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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10 November 2025, 10:00 am - 23 minutes 23 seconds#457: The Only 4 Bookkeeping Systems You Actually Need
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๐ Coach's FREE Bookkeeping Spreadsheet & Quickbooks Chart of Accounts: https://coachcarson.com/bookkeepingdocs
๐๏ธ Episode #457 โ 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.
๐ Show Notes:
https://www.coachcarson.com/bookkeepingsystems/
โถ๏ธ Next Episode: How Much Tax Will You Owe Selling a Rental? (Real Numbers Inside)
๐ฌ 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
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7 November 2025, 10:00 am - 58 minutes 16 seconds#456: How One Investor Quit His Job With $100k Rental Cash Flow
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๐๏ธ Episode #456 โ 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!
โถ๏ธ Next Episode: How to Analyze a Duplex Rental Property (Real Life Example)
๐ Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/cashflowrentals/
๐ฌ 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)
๐ Connect with Eric:
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Eric's Website: https://www.rentalincomeadvisors.com/
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Get a FREE Consult: https://www.rentalincomeadvisors.com/contact
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3 November 2025, 10:00 am - 17 minutes 58 seconds#455: You Need to STOP Saving! (Here's Why)
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๐๏ธ Episode #455 โ 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.
๐ Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/enjoywealthnow/
โถ๏ธ Next Episode: You Don't Have to Wait 15 Years to Retire
๐ฌ Timestamps:
- (0:00) - When to spend your money
- (1:00) - Don't wait to enjoy life
- (4:05) - Return on Experience
- (8:08) - The Wealth Trifecta
- (10:32) - Separate life into "time buckets"
- (14:51) - Spend more & work less earlier
- (16:22) - Join a community of like-minded people
- (17:15) - You Don't Have to Wait 15 Years to Retire
โ๏ธ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit:
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