Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson

Episode #168 - In this episode learn why real estate investors should invest in strong towns. Strong Towns is a movement to help towns and cities across the county become more vibrant and financially resilient. In this interview with Strong Towns founder Chuck Marohn, you'll learn what makes a strong town, where the best investment opportunities are, what hidden financial problems many towns are facing, and how you can make a difference in your town as a concerned citizen and small real estate investor.

Episode #167 - Live-in house flips are one of the best tools in real estate to build wealth. In this episode, learn how the strategy works and how you can use it to own your home free and clear of debt in as little as 6 years! Companion article/show notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/live-in-house-flips-free-clear-home-6-years/ Episode 77 - Getting Rich With the Live-in Flip (Interview with Carl and Mindy Jensen) -https://www.coachcarson.com/getting-rich-live-in-flip/

Episode #166 - FIRE (aka Financial Independence) means taking control of your money earlier in life so you have more control over your time. In this episode, Chad interviews Michael Quan about his book The FIRE Planner. You'll learn step-by-step guidance about achieving your financial potential and other practical tips from Michael and Chad from their own journeys to financial independence in their 30s. Companion article/show notes:  https://www.coachcarson.com/the-fire-planner/

Episode #165 - In this episode, Coach interviews Larry Towner and John Singer of the Handyman Pros Radio Show about how to hire contractors, finding low-maintenance rentals, and how to properly maintain your property to prevent long term costs and problems. You don't have to be a pro at remodeling or property maintenance in order to own investment properties. Companion article/show notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/maintain-investment-property/

Episode #164 - In August 2020 my 4-unit rental caught fire. The process to work with insurance, renovate, and re-rent the units took over 7 months. This episode shares the entire story, plus lessons learned that may help should you ever have a similar situation. See pictures, spreadsheets, and a detailed written companion article: https://www.coachcarson.com/rental-property-fire/ Please support the show by leaving a review on Apple podcasts!

Episode #163 - In this episode, Chad interviews his wife, Kari. She discusses her own professional and money journey, including how she and Chad balance their roles in real estate and investing. They also talk about getting on the same page as partners, long-term travel, finding purpose beyond money, and what’s next in their own financial and life journey. Companion article/show notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/interview-with-my-wife/ Please support the show by leaving a review on Apple podcasts!

Episode #162 - "Kayr" Robinson grew up in Philadelphia in poverty, including his family being evicted from his home and living on welfare. But he got some critical advice and made choices that led him to attend college on a scholarship, work for investment banks and hedge funds on Wall Street, and eventually invest in real estate investments so that he could retire from full-time work by age 38. Companion article/show notes: https://coachcarson.com/poverty-to-retiring-with-rental-properties

Episode #161 - This episode contains Coach's favorite big ideas from the great real estate book The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller. You'll learn 5 practical tips and strategies for both new and experienced real estate investors. Companion article/show notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/the-millionaire-real-estate-investor-gary-keller/ Please support the show by leaving a review on Apple podcasts!

Episode #160 - Learn how Jennifer Beadles travels the country in an RV with her husband and daughter while living off rental income from properties in 6 different states. You'll also learn how Jennifer began real estate at 21-years old as a bookkeeper and then built her career and portfolio of 240 units over a 14-year period. Companion article/show notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/bookkeeper-to-millionaire/ Please support the show with a review on Apple podcast!

Episode #159 - Coach has a conversation with Paula Pant, host of the Afford Anything Podcast, a world traveler, and a thought leader in the financial independence space. This discussion centers around how to actually enjoy life during and after a journey to financial independence. They also discuss different forms of passive income, including real estate investments & online businesses. Companion article/show notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/paula-pant/ Please support the show and leave a review!

Episode #158 - Financial independence is the end goal. But the path to get there is filled with obstacles and turns, including changes in the real estate market and the overall economy. In this interview, investor and real estate agent Erion Shehaj talks with Coach Carson about how to adjust your strategy to succeed in a changing market while still staying focused on the end financial goal. Companion article/show notes: https://coachcarson.com/adjust-financial-independence-plans/

Episode #157 - In this episode Coach Carson interviews Bradley LaBrie, who shares how he built 3 different streams of income in real estate that together pay more than his traditional job. As a result, he will be leaving his job (at 27 years old!) just in time for the arrival of his and his wife's first baby. Companion article/show notes: https://coachcarson.com/multiple-streams-real-estate-income/ Please leave a review if you like the show. Thank you!

Episode #156 - Are we in a housing bubble in 2021? In this episode, Coach Carson shares his opinion on how to best approach the current hot real estate market so that you protect yourself while still moving forward and making progress towards your financial goals. Show notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/2021-housing-bubble/ Please leave a review if you like the show. Thank you!

Episode #155 - Episode #155 - Real estate investing usually involves rehabbing (aka remodeling) a property. But how do you estimate rehab costs & decide what repairs need to be done if you're not a remodeling expert? In this episode, J Scott, the author of The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs & The Book on Flipping Houses shares his process that anyone can learn.  Show notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/estimate-rehab-costs-investment-properties/ Please leave a review if you like the show. Thank you!

Episode #153 - Where do elite athletes, risk-taking entrepreneurs, & extreme sport enthusiasts get their unshakable confidence? Is it something they’re born with? While we're all born with potential & talent, confidence is something each of us can build and learn. In this episode, you'll learn the specific steps and practices you can take to build your own confidence as a real estate investor. Companion article/show notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/confidence-real-estate-investor/