Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson

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• #494: Why Selling Your Rental At A Loss Beats Holding It 29.06.2026 19min

  📃 Get a Landlord Quote with Steadily → https://www.coachcarson.com/steadily-pod-494   ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom →  https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-494   ▶️Next Episode:  How Much Tax Will You Owe Selling a Rental? (Real Numbers Inside) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgNXl8eqa2U   -------------------------- 🎬 Topics Covered: (0:00) - Story 1: The Rental I Should've Sold Years Earlier (5:25) - How to Prevent a Devastating Loss  (6:10) - Story 2: This 5-Unit Was Bleeding Money. Should He Sell? (10:59) - Story 3: This "Turnkey" Became a Nightmare  (13:35) - My Framework for Bad Deals That Go Wrong  (13:58) - Lesson 1: Losing Money Doesn't Make You a Bad Investor (14:50) - Lesson 2: Why "Cheap" Rentals are the Most Expensive  (16:13) - Lesson 3: The 3 Questions I Ask Before I Sell a Rental (18:46) - How Much Tax Will You Owe Selling a Rental?   🎙️ Episode #494 - Sometimes the smartest real estate move is to sell, even at a loss. Learn the simple framework that can help you know when it's time to move on.   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/sellingbeatsholding/   -------------------------- 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-yt 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:  https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT
• #493: How 8 Rental Properties Bought Dion His Freedom 22.06.2026 45min

  ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom →  https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-493   ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE →  https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-493   ▶️Next Episode: How to Raise Rents the RIGHT WAY | For Small Landlords Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/336-how-to-raise-rents-the-right-way-for-small-landlords/id1448707654?i=1000650340124 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XZ9R6Uw1DhN78oER2W7dc?si=y1o8dbtpT8iIJReavb5uSA   -------------------------- 🎬 Topics Covered: (0:00) - How Smart Investors Design Freedom First (0:52) - Why Dion Walked Away From His Old Market (8:50) - The Market Filters Dion Uses Before the Math (13:03) - What Investors Miss About Picking Markets (21:07) - Why a Great Deal IS NOT Enough (30:51) - Single-Family vs. Multifamily: What Wins? (34:00) - Dion's Biggest Investing Lessons So Far (38:14) - Why Financial Freedom Isn't About Quitting Work (45:02) - How to Raise Rent the Right Way   🎙️ Episode #493 - Choosing the right market isn't about chasing the best numbers. Here's how smart investors actually pick where to buy in 2026.   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/therightmarket2026/   🔗 Connect with Dion: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjXCAh2R1gwE1WlmNRUNpIg -------------------------- 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-yt 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:  https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT
• #492: Given $250K, Here's How We'd Quit Our Jobs in 10 Years 15.06.2026 37min

  ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom →  https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-492   ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE →  https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-492   ▶️Next Episode: The Truth About the Borrow Until You Die Strategy (What Actually Works) Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/471-the-truth-about-the-borrow-until-you-die/id1448707654?i=1000745724639 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tj63LajLWkerDoT8hHx5p?si=CKvLkMR9SXWKJ5ErA_ppvw -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - $250K, a Job, and 10 Years to Freedom (01:13) - Why You Have More Time Than You Think (04:40) - How House Hacking Accelerates Wealth (05:21) - Choosing the Right Market for This Strategy (07:21) - Turning One Property Into Multiple Deals (11:51) - Funding the Next Deal Without Starting Over (15:02) - Using New Construction to Scale Faster (21:03) - Why Your First Deals Should Be Close to Home (22:02) - Short-Term Rentals in Today's Market (28:13) - Don't Outpace Your Skill Level (30:38) - An Alternative Path: Long-Term Rentals (34:07) - Why You Should Try Multiple Strategies (36:13) - The Truth About the Borrow Until You Die Strategy   🎙️ Episode #492 - Most investors think cash flow is the goal. But the real money is made by building equity first, and turning it into freedom.   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/startover250k/   🔗 Rob's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Robuilt -------------------------- 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-yt   📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:  https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT
• #491: Why There Should Always Be One More Deal 08.06.2026 49min

  ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-491   ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-491   ▶️Next Episode: How Many Rentals Do You ACTUALLY Need to Retire? (The Real Number) Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/483-how-many-rentals-do-you-actually-need-to-retire/id1448707654?i=1000761070798 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0PWXaqIpwfvopSncC91s9s?si=riB3_klCQyucv1FtmpP0Vw -------------------------- 🎬 Topics Covered: (0:00) - What Comes After Real Estate Success? (0:35) - How David Got Started From Scratch (3:36) - The Fear That Stops Most Investors (6:53) - Why David Switched to Short-Term Rentals (14:41) - The Unexpected Challenges of STR Investing (20:39) - Tech that ALL STRs Need to Run (22:27) - The Real Profits $$$ STRs Can Make (30:57) - Why David Always Does One More Deal (35:24) - When to Stop Growing & Scaling (41:14) - Why Happiness Beats Success (45:45) - Advice David Wishes He Had Earlier (48:14) - How Many Rentals Do You Really Need?   🎙️ Episode #491 - There should always be one more deal, but not for the reason you think. Here's how smart investors balance growth, risk, and real life. 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/onemoredeal/   🔗 Connect with David: Oregon Vacation Rentals: https://orgetaways.com/  Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dodge-49309672/ -------------------------- 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-yt   📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT
• #490: Meet the $1M Entrepreneur Buying Boring Rental Properties 01.06.2026 58min

  ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-490 ⚒️ Get my best investor tools for FREE →  https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-490 ▶️ Next Episode: How a New Mom Built a $3 Million Rental Portfolio in 7 Years Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/345-how-a-new-mom-built-a-%243-million-rental/id1448707654?i=1000656884355 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mQuFkegaSS9lj92iy9lAq?si=3aF8WwiGQ_69Saw8x6i6lg   -------------------------- 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - Why real estate if you're already winning in business? (02:51) - The real cost of skipping real estate (05:13) - $200K in stocks vs. $200K in rentals (10:07) - Can't find the 1% rule? (16:48) - Airbnbs, flips, and syndications (23:49) - There's no one right path to financial freedom (23:47) - The income gap that built his wealth fastest (28:49) - Stop trading time for money (38:12) - The 3 ways to reach financial independence (44:27) - How to invest money before you can spend it (58:18) - How a New Mom Built a $3 Million Rental Portfolio in 7 Years   🎙️ Episode #490 - The fastest path to wealth isn't one strategy, it's three. Here's how business, real estate, and index funds work together.   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/3leggedwealthstool/   🔗 Connect with Cody Berman: New Book: https://retireby30book.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codydberman/ The FI Show: https://thefishow.com/   --------------------------   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-yt   📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT
• #489: Can You Get a HELOC on a Rental? (Here's the Real Answer) 25.05.2026 48min

  🗓️ Schedule an Appointment with Bryan →  https://www.coachcarson.com/coast2coastmortgage-pod-489   👥 Appointment with Bryan's team (fastest) →  https://www.coachcarson.com/bellomortgage-pod-489   ▶️Next Episode: DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns 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   -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (0:00) - Can You Get a HELOC on a Rental Property? (1:26) - What a HELOC Actually Is (1:59) - HELOCs vs. Home Equity Loans (4:22) - Why Rental HELOCs Are Different (7:22) - When a HELOC Makes Sense (15:14) - When a Cash-Out Refinance Beats a HELOC (22:13) - What DSCR Means for Investors (23:21) - Financing Options for Self-Employed Borrowers (28:41) - Why Broker Access Can Save Money (30:02) - Creative Ways to Improve Cash Flow (33:14) - FHA Loans for Multi-Family Properties (35:34) - Best Financial Strategy for a Build-To-Rent Property (40:00) - How to Prepare Your Credit and Reserves (44:39) - Why Brokers Often Beat Direct Lenders (46:38) - Schedule a Meeting to Discuss your Loan Options (47:40) - DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns 🎙️ Episode #489 - Can you get a HELOC on a rental property? Yes, but it's not that simple. Here's when it works, when it doesn't, and what to watch out for.   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/heloconrentals/   -------------------------- 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-yt 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:  https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT
• #488: 60 Years of Real Estate Wisdom You Need in 2026 18.05.2026 1t

  ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-488   ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-488   ▶️ Next Episode: How to Structure a Win-Win Partnership for Rental Properties with John Schaub Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/343-how-to-structure-a-win-win-partnership-for/id1448707654?i=1000655394809 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/01XZJHgujIThW7uLRXwVbb?si=JpJP5z2QQ1Kr3BX7_RrcRw   -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered:  (00:00) - The "Unemployed by Design" Philosophy (03:17) - The 10-Year Blueprint for Long-Term Wealth (06:40) - How to Craft Offers That Actually Get Accepted (12:36) - Turning Trust into an Endless Referral Engine (19:51) - Why Your Word Is More Valuable Than Cash (23:54) - Mapping the Stages of an Investor's Journey (28:14) - How to Scale and Evolve Your Portfolio with Notes (38:44) - The Great Debate: Financial Leverage vs. Owning Free & Clear  (48:25) - Shifting to a Harvester Mindset & Finding Your Purpose  (57:38) - Why Continuous Learning Keeps You Ahead of the Competition  (59:25) - How to Structure a Win-Win Partnership for Rental Properties 🎙️ Episode #488 – Listen to 60 years of real estate wisdom distilled into one conversation. Here's what actually works if you want long-term wealth and freedom.   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/investingwisdom/   🔗 Connect with Pete Fortunato: Website: https://www.peterfortunato.com/ Phone: 727-244-4337   -------------------------- 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
• #487: If I Were 50 and Behind on Retirement, I'd Do This! 11.05.2026 30min

  ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-487 🏠 TurboTenant – Self-Manage Your Rental Properties for Free: https://www.coachcarson.com/turbotenant-yt ▶️Next Video:  How to Analyze a Rental Property in 2026 (No Spreadsheets or Calculators Needed) -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered:  (00:00) - The Panic Trap: Why Catching Up Fast Backfires (01:06) - The 2-Minute Drill: Slow and Steady Wins (02:42) - Defining Your Income Floor: Safe and Steady Sources (05:26) - Mark and Lisa's Story: Two Paths to Retirement (09:01) - Path A: The Load-Up Years (1-3) (12:42) - Path A: The Plateau (4-9) (15:17) - Path A: The Harvest (Year 10) (17:11) - What Happens after 10 Years (19:38) - Alternate Ending: Sell More Properties, Pay Off Debt (21:04) - Path B: The All-Cash Alternative (25:56) - Is Path A or B Better? (27:44) - Try this 2-Minute Drill in Your Life (29:24) - How to Analyze a Rental Property in 2026   🎙️ Episode #487 – Feel behind on retirement? Don't panic. Here's how to build a "rental pension" in 10 years without taking big risks. 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/rentalpensionplan/   -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan   📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine
• #486: He Bought 3 Long-Distance Rentals in 1 Year – Here's Exactly How 04.05.2026 55min

  ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-486   ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-486   ▶️ Next Episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/357-how-to-become-financially-free-with-5-small-simple/id1448707654?i=1000665864424 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/336CUBMafiXziE1NfdMh8O?si=MX98eU8FQD-bWo5hIcFfZg   -------------------------- 🎙️ Episode #486 – He didn't have more time, he just started taking action. Here's how one investor bought 3 rentals while working full-time.   🎬 Topics Covered: (0:00) - No Time? This Is How You Still Buy Rentals (0:38) - He Bought Multiple Rentals in Just 2 Years (8:03) - The Hidden Fear Keeping You Stuck (11:13) - The Buy Box That Actually Gets Deals (17:07) - His First Deal Happened Fast (Here's How) (22:59) - This Deal Looked Good… But Here's the Truth (29:22) - Managing Rentals From Another State (No Experience) (31:57) - The #1 Trait of a Contractor You Can Trust (34:48) - How He Funded Deals Without Waiting Years (38:14) - From Stuck to His Amazing Portfolio Today (42:54) - Why Smart Investors Still Make Mistakes (46:54) - His Next Move (And Why It Matters) (54:14) - You Don't Need 20 Rentals to Be Free   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/investwithnotime   🔗 Connect with Luke: https://www.instagram.com/greenlightsrealestate/   -------------------------- 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
• #485: I Let AI Analyze a Rental Deal… It Missed This! 27.04.2026 14min

  📄 Get a Quote for Landlord Insurance: https://www.coachcarson.com/landlordinsurance-pod-485   🤖 Steadily Insurance App for ChatGPT: https://www.coachcarson.com/steadilyAI   ▶️ Next Episode → 22 Years of Rental Income – The Brutal Financial Reality! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/481-22-years-of-rental-income-the-brutal-financial-reality/id1448707654?i=1000758185154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gmUBF98wCsvWPf2sg6bop?si=sq6rTotfSf-09sv0zLF36g   -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎙️ Episode #485 – I let AI analyze a rental deal and it almost fooled me. Here's the critical mistake it missed and why assumptions matter more than the math.   🎬 Topics Covered: (0:00) - ChatGPT Analyzed This Rental Deal. Was It Right? (0:35) - I Asked ChatGPT to Analyze This $400K 4-Unit (2:15) - The 6% Cap Rate Looked Solid… At First (3:52) - The Rent Upside Made This Deal Tempting (5:09) - The Hidden Risks AI Actually Caught (6:15) - AI Got THIS Number Wrong (8:13) - The Best Way to Verify Insurance Costs (11:45) - AI Is a Great Start… Not the Final Answer (12:27) - Would I Buy This 4-Unit for $400K? (13:47) - 22 Years of Rental Income - The Brutal Financial Reality!   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/aidealanalysis   -------------------------- 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
• #484: Tenant Scams Are Real. We Still Invest. Here's Why 20.04.2026 38min

  ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-484   👥 The best way to screen tenants: https://www.coachcarson.com/tenant-pod-484   ▶️ Next Episode: How One Mom Became Work Optional With 8 Properties Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/353-how-8-rentals-gave-one-mom-the-freedom-to-be-work-optional/id1448707654?i=1000662961411 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XRQdnck4pHE1cLxaTS6R1?si=NZX0CcGSSUux81_LpDyiUA   -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎙️ Episode #484 – Tenant scams happen, but they don't have to derail your investing. Here's how smart landlords protect themselves while building successful rental portfolios.   🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - Tenant Scam or Honest Mistake? A Reality Check (03:43) - How to Tell a Real ESA Tenant From a Fake One (08:58) - The Expensive Cost of Being Too Nice to Tenants (16:17) - The "Cake Method" for the BEST Tenant Screening (20:20) - How to Predict Which Tenants Will Leave Early (22:52) - Why Cheap Landlords End Up Paying More (28:49) - The $16,000 Move-Out Mistake You Can't Ignore (34:49) - Landlording Is Customer Service (38:21) - How One Mom Became Work-Optional With 8 Rentals 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/realtenantscams/   🔗 Connect with Casey: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brickbybrickwealth 11 Tenant Scams Landlords Never See Coming: https://youtu.be/I4Jt5bwu_bY?si=hmKuK0k218WwMOUL   -------------------------- 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
• #483: How Many Rentals Do You ACTUALLY Need to Retire? (The Real Number) 13.04.2026 26min

  ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-483 📝 Find out how many rentals it takes you to RETIRE: https://www.coachcarson.com/rental-retirement-worksheet-pod-483   ▶️ Next Episode → How to Analyze a Rental Property (No Spreadsheets Required!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExFWAYXr11s   -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎙️ Episode #483 – How many rentals do you actually need to retire? The answer is probably a lot smaller than you think, and depends more on income than unit count.   🎬 Topics Covered: (0:00) - Can Rentals Still Fund Retirement in Today's Market? (1:05) - Your FI Number Might Be Lower Than You Think (3:14) - The Average American's Retirement Number Will Surprise You  (5:52) - How Many Rentals Does It Actually Take to Retire? (8:43) - The Simple Worksheet That Calculates Your Rental FI Number  (12:08) - How Investors Turn Mortgaged Rentals Into Free-and-Clear Income (17:27) - When Keeping Debt on Rentals Actually Makes Sense (19:23) - Rising Insurance, Taxes, and Repairs: Does the Math Still Work? (24:02) - Rentals Aren't Passive… (26:03) - How to Analyze a Rental Property   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/rentalsforretirement/ -------------------------- 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
• #482: STOP Following This Real Estate Advice! 06.04.2026 10min

  ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-482   ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-482   ▶️ Next Video → 22 Years of Real Estate Investing Advice in 46 Minutes: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/409-22-years-of-real-estate-investing-advice-in-46-minutes/id1448707654?i=1000708092705 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mzVEkzDh7YUNJboH1YirH?si=7PtvcAh-QxiPvbgzeJHArA   🎬 Topics Covered: (0:00) - Grant Cardone Has This Backwards About Single-Family Rentals (1:54) - Why Real Estate Is Slow Money… and That's the Point (4:01) - Is Rental Income Really Passive? Here's the Better Question (5:26) - Buying a House Can Be a Terrible Investment… or a Great One (6:46) - Should You Pay Cash for Rentals? Not So Fast (8:34) - The Most Sensible Advice Yet. Pasta vs. Protein (10:14) - 22 Years of Real Estate Investing Advice in 46 Minutes   EPISODE NOTES: 🎙️ Episode #482 – Real estate advice is full of extremes, and most of it doesn't fit real life. I break down what actually works (and what to ignore) if you want long-term freedom.   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/realestateadvice/   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
• #481: 22 Years of Rental Income – The Brutal Financial Reality! 30.03.2026 25min

  ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-481 🔢 Get the FREE spreadsheet Coach used in the episode → https://www.coachcarson.com/1stRental-pod-481   ▶️ Next Episode: 22 Years of Real Estate Investing Advice in 46 Minutes Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/409-22-years-of-real-estate-investing-advice-in-46-minutes/id1448707654?i=1000708092705 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mzVEkzDh7YUNJboH1YirH?si=V_l5xwhORhOy8dNpRgVd1Q -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎙️ Episode #481 - I analyze a 22-year, $0-down rental case study and discuss what worked, what didn't, and where the real returns came from. Cash flow was only a small piece, while leverage, appreciation, and time did the heavy lifting.   🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - 22 Years Later Results (03:08) - Naive Cash Flow Math (05:17) - Three Cash Flow Phases (08:39) - Three Wealth Engines (12:14) - Calculating True Returns (21:12) - Four Big Lessons (24:08) - 22 Years of Real Estate Investing Advice in 46 Minutes   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/myfirstrental/   -------------------------- 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-yt 📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:  https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT
• #480: Property Managers DO NOT Make Rentals Passive (Here's Why) 23.03.2026 21min

  ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-480   ⚒️Mindmap of Coach's Rental Systems →  https://www.coachcarson.com/rental-systems-pod-480 📄 Tenant Screening Criteria →  https://www.coachcarson.com/tenant-screening-pod-480   ▶️ Next Episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/330-should-i-sell-or-keep-my-rental-property/id1448707654?i=1000645020844 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1n80zxISjFNvUJSzaIv23W?si=-IMCTRsAStC9AY2FiXKKzQ   -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎙️ Episode #480 – You hired a property manager, so why does it still feel like work? I break down the missing role most investors ignore, and how to make your rentals actually feel passive.   Timestamps: (0:00) - Why we stress over property management (1:49) - Property vs asset management (6:18) - Metrics & KPIs (7:16) - Property vs business bookkeeping (7:56) - Delegating vs abdicating systems (8:22) - Lead Magnet Link (10:01) - 4 system delegation tips  (10:26) - Step #1: Create communication cadence (12:14) - Step #2: Create decision frameworks (14:33) - Step #3: Set expectations on reporting (16:23) - Step #4: Be proactive (20:58) - Whether to keep or sell your rentals   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/achievepassiverentals/    -------------------------- 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
• #479: These Maintenance Mistakes KILL Rental Cash Flow 16.03.2026 47min

  ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom →  https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-ep479 ⚒️Get my FREE maintenance checklist for rentals →  https://www.coachcarson.com/checklist-479-YT -------------------------- ▶️ Next Episode: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/280-21-commonly-forgotten-maintenance-tasks-for-rental/id1448707654?i=1000601812353 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vZFFyNH1sbRZWfTwLTtIn?si=76fec47fa1204381  -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: (0:00) - What's killing your cash flow? (0:58) - Why you shouldn't ignore maintenance (10:35) - Ways to manage maintenance systems (16:00) - Free maintenance checklist (21:17) - Have a system inventory  (27:53) - Expected life for appliances (30:15) - Forecasting the "big costs" (33:35) - Your money reservoir for repairs (38:49) - Comparing price vs value (46:50) - 21 Things to Pay Attention to as a landlord   📄 Show Notes:   https://www.coachcarson.com/maintenancemistakes/   🔗 Connect with Matt:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumberjack_landlord/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LumberjackLandlord Matt's Course: https://www.lumberjacklandlord.com  -------------------------- 💵 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
• #478: If Your City Is Too Expensive to Buy Rentals, Do This Instead 09.03.2026 51min

  ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-478   ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-478   ▶️Next Episode: How One Investor Quit His Job With $100k Rental Cash Flow Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/456-how-one-investor-quit-his-job-with-%24100k-rental-cash-flow/id1448707654?i=1000735018807   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BNPqg4d7lkFVeHBlaS2MC?si=2v6Go6Z0TVyey46HS5HFag   EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - Why invest out of state (00:51) - Choosing out-of-state over local investing (05:28) - Overcoming fears of long-distance investing (07:10) - Picking a market: landing in Southern Indiana (13:56) - Funding deals and unique loan structures (18:41) - Neighborhood classes and low-price opportunities (21:40) - Subject-to-appraisal rehab loans explained (23:45) - Building a remote team and vetting (27:55) - Start simple: avoid heavy rehabs early (31:29) - Lessons learned: patience and zero-down tradeoffs (35:16) – How to find deals long distance (41:24) - Portfolio update and stabilization focus (43:32) - Phases: starter, builder, harvester (47:08) - Short-term goal: funding school costs (51:14) - How One Investor Quit His Job With $100k Rental Cash Flow   🎙️ Episode #478 - If homes in your city cost $2M and don't cash flow, you don't have to quit investing. Learn how investors build rental portfolios in affordable markets, even when they live thousands of miles away.   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/tooexpensiverentals/   Connect with Ben: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cashflow.with.vido/ Podcast: https://beacons.ai/cashflow.with.vido TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cashflow.with.vido   -------------------------- 💵 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
• #477: Why Your Real Estate Wealth Still Doesn't Feel Like Freedom 02.03.2026 42min

  ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom: https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-ep477 🔢 Get Erion's free spreadsheet to determine retirement number: https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementnumber-pod   -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - Wealth Without Freedom (06:03) - Builder to Harvester (12:04) - The In Between Investor (15:58) - Mini Retirements Strategy (22:34) - Fear and Wealth (26:24) - Paying Off Debt Examples (38:08) - Anti Fragile Investing (41:46) - Community and Wrap Up 🎙️ Episode #477 – Your portfolio grew, but your freedom didn't. Learn how to shift from "builder mode" to true freedom, and why more rentals and equity don't guarantee more time, peace, or flexibility.  📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/realestatefreedom/ 🔗 Connect with Erion: Blog → https://investingarchitect.com Website → https://signaturehouston.com   -------------------------- 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
• #476: 5% Down Rental Loans: When They Work (And When They Don't) 23.02.2026 42min

  📅 Schedule an Appointment with Bryan → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan-pod-476 ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-476 ▶️ Next Episode: DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns 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=JQjaSeDcRb2INGPokmRJBw -------------------------- 🎬 Topics Covered: (00:00) - Low down payment strategy overview (00:56) - 5% down owner-occupied conventional explained (02:01) - Cosigning strategy and real example (05:47) - Investor phases and scrappy financing (06:54) - Repeat annual house hacks to scale (08:23) - FHA basics and self-sufficiency test (09:41) - FHA vs conventional: costs and credit (11:24) - VA loan: zero down benefits (13:47) - Second home loans with 10% down (18:35) - Cash-out refi and HELOC mechanics (20:39) - Risks, LTV limits, and cushions (24:27) - Using seller concessions to save cash (28:21) - BRRRR overview: buy, rehab, refinance (31:23) - Imperfect BRRRR still moves you forward (32:35) - BRRRR wins: singles to grand slams (33:58) - Rates impact cash-out and cash flow (36:19) - Common mistake: ignoring post-move cash flow (36:37) - Don't neglect reserves; slow down (37:55) - Avoid emotional buys; follow numbers (40:41) - How to contact with Mortgage Expert, Bryan Maddex (42:10) - DSCR Loans Explained: How to Qualify Without a W2 or Tax Returns 🎙️ Episode #476 - Is 5% down enough to start investing in real estate? Learn the legit strategies, loan options, and risks you need to understand before making your move. 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/5percentdownrentals/   -------------------------- 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
• #475: The Tax Strategy Most Real Estate Investors Miss 16.02.2026 17min

  ⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom → https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-475 ⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE → https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-pod-475 💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account: https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod ▶️ Next Video → How Much Tax Will You Owe Selling a Rental (Real Numbers Inside) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgNXl8eqa2U -------------------------- EPISODE NOTES: 🎬 Topics Covered: (0:00) - The hidden investor strategy (0:42) - What does self-directed mean? (1:24) - 3 reasons to invest inside a retirement account  (3:05) - Being a private lender (3:40) - RPM link (6:03) - Buying rentals w/ a retirement account (8:06) - Caveats to owning rentals w/retirement account (10:12) - Heritage IRA Sponsor (11:34) - Investing through partnerships  (13:49) - Using syndications & funds  (14:17) - Using other people's retirement for investing  (16:40) - How much tax you'll pay on your rental   🎙️ Episode #475 – Most investors miss a powerful tax tool: self-directed retirement accounts. Learn how IRAs and solo 401(k)s can invest in real estate and private lending, eliminate taxes, and accelerate wealth.   📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementinvesting/ -------------------------- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://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