Real Estate & Financial Independence Podcast

Episode #239 - How do you invest during inflation? How do you avoid losing money when asset prices are so high? How do you live without worrying about money? These and more are the topics of this interview with David …

Episode #238 - If you had a big chunk of cash, would you be better off paying off your debt to play defense or reinvesting for more growth? Coach …

Episode #237 - Learn how one investor Larry Towner found and fixed up a $67,000 remodel project that now rents for $1,000 per month and produces excellent cash flow. If you've ever considered buying major remodels so …

Episode #236 - Which type of investment property - short-term rentals or long-term rentals are best for you? They both have their pluses and minuses. Coach Carson will tackle that question and more in this edition of …

Episode #235 - Why do some investors get GREAT deals, and others get none or just so-so deals? In this episode, you'll take a deep dive with investor & real estate agent Bradley LaBrie who shares his expertise on …

Episode #234 - Learn how Sarah (aka the Budget Girl) dug her way out of a mountain of debt while on a low income and then eventually bought two rental properties that have increased her wealth and freedom.

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Episode #233 - If you're a new investor, what's the best type of mortgage you should use? And will a bank even loan you money as a new investor? …

Episode #232- Learn how Joe Jimenez's 4.5-month hike in his early 20's "ruined" his traditional career path and opened his mind to the FIRE movement, house hacking, and more. He and his wife are now on their way to …

Episode #230 - Coach Carson likes the strategy of paying off debt on rental properties. Learn why it's smart and how to choose which debts to pay off (i.e. debt snowball or debt avalanche).

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Episode #229 - Learn how Rachel Richards built a $10k/month recurring income from her investments IN 2 YEARS! This allowed her to retire from …

Episode #228 - Gorden arrived in the US from India as a college student. Now 15 years later, he owns 17 rental units that produce $5,000/month of …

Episode #227 - Learn Coach Carson's "quick & dirty" process to estimate repair costs on an investment property BEFORE you make an offer to buy …

Episode #226 - How do you pay for college or to get started in real estate when you're a first-generation immigrant who has few resources? Diego …

Episode #225 - Learn the details of how Coach Carson has been able to travel around the world, including living 17 months in Ecuador in South America while owning rental properties back in the US.

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Episode #224 - Learn from real estate expert Pam Storm about how to find and screen the BEST tenants for your rental property. Once you figure out this skill, everything else as a landlord becomes easier.

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Episode #223 - Learn how Evan Holladay is doing his best to make a dent in the affordable housing crisis while building a profitable, scalable, …

Episode #222 - Learn how Michael Zuber built a portfolio of rental properties - one at a time - while working a full-time, grueling job schedule. …

Episode #221 - Should you hire a property management company after a few rental properties? Or should you even hire a property management company at …

Episode #220 - Learn the story of one mom's journey to find identity, purpose, and fulfillment in real estate investing. Maria Friström immigrated …

Episode #219 - Most investors buy older properties to rent out, but what about new construction or "build-to-rent" investment properties? Are those a …

Episode #218 - Joel Larsgard is a part-time landlord who has built big wealth and financial freedom with a relatively small real estate portfolio of …

Episode #217 - Coach Carson and his family are moving to Spain for a year starting in July 2022. Learn why they're going, where they're going, what …

Episode #216 - Real estate prices seem like they are getting out of hand! And now, interest rates are creeping up. Is this a good time to wait for a correction and sit out as a real estate investor? Or are there still …

Episode #215 - How do you dig yourself out of a financial hole with over $100k in debt and careers that aren't high paying? Josh and Ali (aka The FI …

Episode #214 - If you could only use ONE formula, one analysis metric to tell if a real estate deal is a good deal or NOT a good deal - what formula …

Episode #213 - Will and Veronica began 10 years with a dream to improve their financial lives. Now they own 31 rental units, Verronica has left her job as an educator, and Will is in the position to be able to leave his …

Episode #212 - What are Coach Carson's thoughts on turnkey rental property companies? That's the question Coach tackles in this episode of Ask Coach.

Episode #211 - Learn how ChooseFI podcast co-host Brad Barrett discovered the superpower of FI that allowed him to build a lifestyle he loves where money isn't a concern. In this conversation, you'll also learn why Brad …

These mistakes could be stopping you from buying investment properties in 2022. Learn what the 5 most common mistakes are and how you can overcome …

Episode #210 - Learn how Ray Zhao, a busy professional in Los Angeles, California started investing in real estate across the county in North …

Episode #209 - How can you retire comfortably using your 401k or retirement account nest egg to diversify into real estate? That's the question Coach tackles in this episode of Ask Coach.

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Episode #208 - Learn how Ashley Hamilton started her real estate journey as a waitress making $2/hour. She now has 24 properties, 14 of them owned debt-free! You'll learn the specific steps she took, where she got the …

Episode #207 - Learn how one investor began with no money, working a construction job mixing cement, and then grew to own hundreds of investment …

Episode #206 - Is it smart or stupid to borrow against your home to buy a rental property? In this Ask Coach episode, Coach Carson shares when borrowing against your home makes sense, when it doesn't, and how to borrow …

Episode #205 - Mindy Jensen and her husband Carl have a net worth of over $5 million, and because of this financial independence (FI), neither of them need to work again. In this conversion, Coach asks her about life …

Episode #204 - The day Dustin Heiner left his boss's office after being let go, he knew he'd never depend on a job again. In this interview, he shares how he developed passive income streams from real estate to replace …

Episode #203 - How would you like to own an RV for fun, but have it paid for my renters? That's exactly what Robert Leonard did, and he explains all …

Episode #202 - This interview is with Jason Malabute, an investor from California who was born with a disability called cerebral palsy. The interview …

Episode #201 - In this interview, Coach Carson talks to Ian Formigle of Crowdstreet about passive commercial real estate investing. Until recently, the best commercial deals were only available to insiders and elite, …

This special 200th episode of the podcast is a deep-dive interview of Chad / Coach Carson. You'll learn Chad's back story, how he stayed motivated in the beginning as a 20-something entrepreneur, how he found his …

Episode #199 - Learn the best short-term rental tips and strategies from Avery Carl, an investor with over 100 rental units who also helps other investors buy and self-manage short-term rentals. This is a hot strategy …

Episode #198 - Tyron McDaniel renovates, rents, and sells homes in the hood - right where he grew up in Houston, Texas. In this interview, he explains how he got started with a Habitat For Humanity house, where he got …

Episode 197 - Most teenagers are told about only one financial path: Work until you’re old and then retire. But what if you want to spend your adult …

Episode 196 - Recently at a local real estate meetup, Coach Carson shared his plan to make $1 million in 2 years if he lost everything and had to start over from scratch. In this episode, you'll hear the entire, …

Episode 195 - Not long ago, people got pensions to pay for their retirement expenses. Now it's rare. So, you have to create your own😔. Thankfully …

Delay happiness in order to make a bunch of money?! Nah. I'll take happiness now AND financial security. This short episode explains how.

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Episode #193 - Criticism is painful, but it's also part of the journey for entrepreneurs and creators of all types. This interview with Jillian …

Episode 192 - Do the real estate and financial markets seem a bit crazy to you? When others are making irrational decisions like they're drunk, what …

Episode 191 - Driving for dollars has LONG been Coach Carson's favorite way to find deals. But he learned about a new tool called Deal Machine that's …

Episode 190 - In her corporate job, Brie Schmidt worked 70-hour weeks and was constantly on the road. But everything changed when her dad died just 1 …

Episode #189 - This episode shares the story of how and why I started Coach Carson. I also take you along for my trip to the 2021 FinCon conference with short interview clips from fellow money nerds like Jaspreet Singh …

Episode #188 - Monick Halm went to law school and became an attorney just like she was expected to. The only problem was she was miserable! So, she …

Episode #187 - Should you pay down debt or invest first? Marques and his wife paid down debt, but then they used a HELOC (home equity line of credit) …

Episode #186 - Wouldn't you love to know the step-by-step details of exactly how someone is building a rental portfolio that will produce $10,000 per …

Episode #185 - With syndication investing you can invest passively in real estate while still gaining many of the normal benefits of direct ownership. But there is a lot to learn, and in this episode Coach Carson and …

Episode #184 - Some of the oldest, rundown neighborhoods have the most opportunity. In this episode, Brian Grimes talks about returning to the …

Episode #183 - It's natural to have fears when you begin investing in real estate. Char Tovar was no different when she began looking for long-distance rental properties. In this interview, she shares her personal …

Episode #182 - Have you ever dreamed of quitting your job to retire or invest in real estate full-time? In this interview, Justin Foster talks about …

Episode #181 - Liz Faircloth has invested in small and large multifamily properties for the last 16 years. In this episode, she shares how she got …

Episode #180 - Not every real estate market has cash-flowing rental properties. So, one person from California named Travis Dodge chose to buy rental properties in Tennessee on the other side of the country. In this …

Episode #179 - Doctors typically earn a lot of money. But they also tend to accumulate a lot of debt, both from years of school and from buying …

Episode #178 - Dyches Boddiford has been successfully investing in real estate since 1980 as a landlord, house flipper, and private lender. He …

Episode #177 - Nasar El Arabi (aka the Real Estate Doru) lost his job at age 26 during the great recession, but he used that as an opportunity to go …

Episode #176 - The journey of a real estate investor is an up and down experience. Markets, cash flow, and our lives can change dramatically. In this interview with Danny Johnson, you'll learn how he began flipping …

Episode #175 - Against her parents' wishes, Myra Oliver graduated high school and became a hairstylist instead of going to college. But she followed …

Episode #174 - The housing market of 2021 is different in many ways. But John Schaub, an investor, teacher, and author for almost 5 decades, says some fundamentals and strategies stay the same. In this interview, Coach …

Episode #173 - What are the best real estate investing podcasts? In this episode, Coach Carson shares the 12 podcasts he thinks are worth listening to. He also shares his opinion on what makes each podcast unique and …

Episode #172 - Mark O. Haroldsen began investing in real estate in the early 1970s, and within 4 years at age 30 had achieved financial freedom. He …

Episode #171 - How do you create enough income from investments to pay all your expenses AND never run out? One strategy is called the income floor.

In this episode, Coach Carson explains the challenge of living off …

Episode #170 - What are the best FIRE (financial independence, retire early) podcasts? In this episode, Coach Carson shares the 12 podcasts he thinks are worth listening to. He also shares a little about each podcast …

Episode #169 - After the loss of a family member, Tiffany & Mark decided in their early 30s to quit their jobs, move back to their hometown, and prioritize time with their family. In this interview, Coach discusses …

Episode #168 - In this episode learn why real estate investors should invest in strong towns - i.e. the ones that will survive and thrive over the …

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 …

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 #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 …

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 …

Episode #163 - In this episode, Chad interviews his wife, Kari. She discusses her own professional and money journey, including how she and Chad …

Episode #162 - Kevin "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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Episode #157 - In this episode Coach Carson interviews Bradley LaBrie, who shares how he built 3 different streams of income in real estate that …

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 …

Episode #155 - Real estate investing usually involves rehabbing (aka remodeling) a property. But how do you estimate rehab costs and decide what …

Episode #154 - Learn how to get more autonomy & freedom before you even reach financial independence using something called career capital.

Companion article: https://www.coachcarson.com/career-capital/

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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, …

Episode #152 - NFL athlete Devon Kennard is an elite athlete who worked hard for football success. But he learned earlier in life that fortunes can change quickly. So even as he made large NFL salaries, he's lived …

You are the star of your real estate investing business, but real estate is a team sport. This episode shares the 7 key team members you need to …

Episode #150 - Purchasing an investment property is a BIG decision that does have risks. A due diligence process is a way to avoid the biggest mistakes and build confidence in your purchase. In this episode, Coach …

Episode #149 - A new investor named Scott Palmer just got his first rental property under contract! This is his 3rd coaching call with Chad where you …

Episode #148 - Brandon Ganch (aka the Mad Fientist) saved his money and left a career as a computer programmer in his early 30s to pursue a life of early retirement. In this interview with Coach, he shares some of the …

Episode #147 - Big Wall money and high-tech companies are investing in residential real estate today more than ever before. How do small investors compete? In this interview, tech and real estate expert Aaron Norris …

Episode #146 - Each year in December Coach Carson has a tradition to reflect on the past year & plan for the next (aka an Annual Review). In this …

Episode #145 - New real estate investor Scott Palmer returns for Coaching Call #2 with Chad. Listen behind the scenes as they discuss his first offer (a rejection!), his preapproval for financing, a HELOC loan, …

Episode #144 - Look over Coach Carson's shoulder as he talks one-on-one with a brand new investor, Patesia Andrews. In this coaching session, you'll …

Episode #143 - Of all the strategies to begin investing in real estate, perhaps the simplest (and safest) is to rent your house and buy another. I call this the "Live-In-Then-Rent" strategy. In this episode, Coach …

Episode #142 - Two friends, Cory Jacobson and Ryan Bevilacqua, decided to partner up to invest in real estate. In this episode, they share why they partnered up, how they divide tasks, and what steps they plan to take …

Episode #141 - Scientific studies show that practicing gratitude leads to a happier & healthier life, both at Thanksgiving & every other day of the year. This episode shares how Coach Carson personally applies …

Episode #140 - Look over the shoulder of Coach Carson as he coaches a new real estate investor from Southern California. Scott Palmer wants to buy a …

Episode #139 - This episode is an interview with Joe DelGrosso, an executive who helps make TV shows on HGTV and Netflix! While he loves the TV …

Episode #138 - It's not too late to begin investing in real estate in your 50s. Several years ago, 9th-grade teacher Paul Zimmerebner bought a …

Episode #137 - In this episode, learn how to reduce your stress and worry about your life, job, or finances using the ideas of the Circle of Concern & Circle of Influence.   Companion article: …

Episode #136 - John Knisely is both a real estate investor and agent near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this interview, learn what it means to be an investor-friendly agent, how to find one, and how to be an investor …

Episode #135 - In this interview, Doc G from the Earn & Invest Podcast shares a prescription for a good life before and after financial independence. He also shares stories about his own journey to becoming a …

Episode #134 - Do you want to learn how to start investing in real estate with little or no money? In this episode, Coach explains 15 different ways to get started, even if you're short on cash.

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Episode #133 - Sunitha (Suni) Rao dropped out of school in 6th grade to focus full-time on a tennis career that eventually landed her in the pro …

Episode #132 - Unfortunately life throws each of us unique roadblocks on our path to financial independence. In this interview, Sarah Brandenberger (Nerds Guide to FI) shares a recent personal obstacle and how she's …

Episode #131 - This episode shares the 8 milestones that can help you get started with real estate investing. Whether you are brand new or just getting back in the game, small steps forward can help you build momentum …

Episode #130 - Learn the details of a couple's 1-year journey to start investing in real estate. They had a goal to buy one new rental property, but they ended up buying SEVEN (6 rentals, 1 flips). You'll learn where …

Episode #128 - The Cashflow Quadrant, created by Robert Kiyosaki, represents the different methods of generating income or money. When I finally understood the Cash Flow Quadrant concept and applied it, it helped me to …

Episode #126 - Coach interviews a successful investor who has managed to buy properties while working a full-time job as an air traffic controller! …

Episode #127 - In this interview, the Charm City Buyers (Khalil and Kyara) share how they created enough rental income in Baltimore, Maryland to be …

Episode #125 - As a new or inexperienced investor, how do you figure out the repairs needed on an investment property? In this episode, Coach shares a 3-step process he uses to identify the repairs needed to be done. …

Episode #124 - Coach Carson interviews Vitaliy Volpov, a first-generation immigrant from Belarus in eastern Europe who has bought over 50 apartment …

Episode #123 - This is an interview with Lisa Phillips, who left the corporate world thanks to several affordable (lower-priced) rental properties that paid for her basic expenses. She now passionately spreads the word …

Episode #122 - Are you curious what goes on behind the scenes of a full-time rental property investor? What are the details, projects, and tasks …

Today’s episode is an interview with Henry Washington, an investor from northwest Arkansas who has flipped properties and accumulated 60 rental …

This episode is an interview with a New York City native named Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio left his high-paying investment banking and e-commerce career …

Episode #119 - In this episode, Chad interviews Yolanda Brown, a new investor who lives in Florida but recently bought her first rental back in her …

Episode #118 - Coach Carson interviews self-directed IRA expert Sean McKay about how to use your retirement account to invest in real estate. You’ll learn what a self-directed account is, the pros and cons of investing …

Episode #117 - How do you get your rental properties to pay for your lifestyle? That’s the topic of this video. You’ll learn how some investors give each of their properties a job description so that it pays for a …

Episode #116 - The best way to prepare for the future of real estate investing is to study the past. To help you do that, I went old school to find …

Episode #115 - There are no secrets to success in real estate investing. Instead, there are core principles (aka fundamentals) that the best investors focus on. This episode shares 7 of those fundamentals that you can …

Episode #114 - One of the most important reasons to invest in rental properties is cash flow.  And one of the simplest ways to measure cash flow is …

Episode #113 - Learn the credo or core principles of success at Coach Carson. Whether you are a new or veteran entrepreneur, these 7 principles can help you find success in real estate investing or other small …

Episode #112 - Coach Carson interviews John Schaub, a successful real estate investor for 4 decades and author of Building Wealth One House a Time. …

Episode #111 - Rich Carey owns 20+ rental properties without any mortgage debt. These rentals give Rich and his family $10,000 of regular, monthly …

Episode #110 - Good real estate investments won't always impress your family and friends like a trophy house. In this episode, learn how you can find the "boring" properties that actually make the most money.    …

Episode #109 - This episode contains Coach's favorite big ideas from the great real estate book Building Wealth One House at a Time by John Schaub. You'll learn practical tips and strategies for both new and …

Episode #108 - James Stockdale was a prisoner of war for 7.5 brutal years, and he said that realistic optimism (and not wishful thinking) helped him …

In this episode, Chad interviews 36-year old Joe Breslin, who started investing 13 years ago while earning $16,000/year as a tutor. Today Joe’s …

Uncommon economic times call for uncommon tools to help you survive as a real estate investor. In this episode, Coach shares 5 tools (i.e. lessons) …

Episode 105 - In this episode, Coach shares his opinion on how the coronavirus will affect real estate investing over the short-run and the long run. And importantly, he also shares both his "offense" and "defense" …

Episode #101 - Erion Shehaj is a real estate agent & investor who helps clients use real estate to achieve financial independence. Chad interviews Erion about his approach (called "the Blueprint"), and they dig deep …

Episode #98 - Have you ever had a brilliant or important idea, but later on you forgot it?! Life is hectic, and it’s easy to lose ideas that you want to remember. 

But in this episode, Coach shares a simple, …

Episode #96 - Mr. Money Mustache (aka Pete Adeney) is the guy who retired at 30 to be a full-time parent and then inspire millions of others to ditch …

Episode #90 - Landlord insurance covers you if your rental property experiences a major financial loss, like from a fire or major, a major water leak, or a lawsuit. But how much coverage do you actually need? And what …

Episode #89 - The ancient philosophy of Stoicism can be very helpful for real estate investors today. This episode shares stoic practices you from …

Episode #86 - This is a comprehensive episode that explains how to buy real estate with seller financing (aka owner financing) and why it's a good …

Episode #85 - Real estate investing often involves fixing up properties, so does that mean you have to be handy to be a successful real estate …

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.

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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 …

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 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.

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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. …

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?

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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 …

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 …

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 …

In this episode Coach Carson interviews Michael Nguyen, a 27-year-old new investor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After taking Chad's course Real …

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 #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 …

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 …

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 #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 …

Episode #57 - Have you heard that college rentals (aka student housing) is a profitable niche for real estate investors? It's actually the niche …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Episode #38 - What's a better real estate investment - single family houses or multifamily apartments? Of course, there are pluses and minuses to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Episode #34 - What cap rate is good for a rental property? How do you know if you have a good real estate investment?   In this episode of Ask Coach, Chad explains the two criteria he uses to judge if a rental is a good …

Episode #33 - How do you retire, live off your investments, and never run out of money? Big challenge, right? I have a plan to do that with rental properties, and I share that rental retirement strategy, in detail, in …

Episode #32 - Replacing your job salary with passive income from investments like rental properties is usually the goal of financial independence. But it's also scary to actually take the leap and leave your job!

In …

Episode #31 - Money isn't the only way to measure wealth. A more balanced approach is to accumulate all three of the currencies of life - time, …

Episode #30 - Education and learning is great. But when you get stuck as a perpetual learner and never get started it can become frustrating and even lead you to quit.

In this episode of Ask Coach, Chad gives some …

Episode #29 - Slowing down and living more deliberately have many personal and professional benefits. In this episode, learn practical strategies to slow down and get more out of life.

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Episode #28 - We real estate investors sometimes accumulate properties but get stuck in a place where we work a lot but don't get a lot of financial …

Episode #27 - How do you plan to save for college for your kids or grandkids? This episode shares a real-life case study of how I plan to use two …

Episode #26 - How do you manage a rental property remotely? If you plan to live far from your rental property, either permanently or for a short time, you need to have a plan for remote property management.   In this …

Episode #25 - The math to achieve an early retirement is simple. But applying that math will require some uncommon thinking & effort. This episode shows how.

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Episode #24 - If a recession is coming soon, should you still invest in real estate? Markets go up and down in cycles, especially in real estate. So, …

Episode #23 - My family and I spent 17 months living abroad in Cuenca, Ecuador. In this episode, I share 17 insights from our experience, including the funny (like my Spanish mistakes!), the fascinating, the heart …

Episode #22: Should you invest in mobile homes as buy and hold rental properties? These properties sometimes have a bad reputation, but they can be …

Episode #21 - This episode shares 6 real-life examples of how new real estate investors took baby steps to get started. The examples include rentals, …

Episode #20: Can you invest in real estate as a college student with very little money or resources? The answer is yes, but you have to play to your …

Episode #19 - Why is real estate investing a good investment? Here are five benefits that show why real estate is the I.D.E.A.L. investment. If you …

Episode #18: What if you don't have enough cash to buy a real estate investment? Whether you are new or you spent all your cash on other deals, …

Episode #17: Two simple buying choices, your car and your home, could cost you over $400,000 depending on which choices you make. In other words, old …

Episode #16: Have you ever had a hard time finding a good real estate investment deals? You're not alone. It's probably the toughest part of the real estate business. But there are some strategies and tricks that you …

Episode #15: Suze Orman gave the FIRE (Financial Independence/Retire Early) movement a Suze-smackdown on a recent interview. But she also got some BIG things wrong, which I expose in this episode.

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Episode #14: What if you already own multiple rental properties that have equity (i.e. they are worth more than you owe) and you want to refinance …

Episode #13: For real estate investing beginners, analysis paralysis is the enemy of your success. This episodeepisod you get focused & moving forward confidently.

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Episode #12: Have you ever thought to yourself "who am I to attempt these lofty financial or life goals? Do you think you can really do this?" In other words, have you ever been weighed down by self-limiting beliefs?  I …

Episode #11: Is Dave Ramsey right that debt is dumb? Or is there a way to use debt intelligently when you invest in real estate? In this episode, I'll share why Dave is both right and wrong.

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Episode #10: If I were given a time machine and could start over again as a real estate investor, here's what I would do. I've invested for over …

Episode #9: House hacking is a way to live for free or almost free by making a multi-unit property your principle residence. This comprehensive …

Ep #8: If you have extra cash, should you use it to pay off debt or save it to buy rental properties? This is a common question, and here I give my …

Episode #7: Do you know where to buy the best investment properties? This episode teaches you a simple, easy-to-use A, B, C, D rating system used by real estate pros. 

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Episode #6: This episode will make you more a more confident real estate investor by sharing the 5 steps of buying an investment property from contract to closing.
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Episode #5: Is health insurance keeping you at a job for security? As a real estate entrepreneur, I've been self-employed for 16+ years, and here's what my family and I do for health insurance.

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Episode #4: The one percent rule in real estate is a tool to quickly filter and evaluate potential rental properties so that you make more cash flow. …

Episode #3: Bigger and faster is better in real estate investing, right? Maybe not. In this episode, you'll learn how a simpler, smaller real estate investing business can accomplish everything you want in life. 

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Episode #2: What is your financial independence number? Answering this question can help you achieve financial success & more options and freedom in life.

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Episode #1: This is the Money-Life Manifesto. It's about my mission to help you win with money so you can start doing more of what matters in your life.

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