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Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson

Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson

Written by: Chad Coach Carson
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Chad "Coach" Carson shares practical advice about using real estate to retire early (aka achieve financial independence) and do more of what matters. You'll hear in-depth episodes with tips from Chad plus interviews with other real estate investors at various levels of their financial independence journey.Coach Carson, LLC Economics Personal Finance
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  • #476: 5% Down Rental Loans: When They Work (And When They Don't)
    Feb 23 2026

    📅 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

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    🎬 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/

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    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

    💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing?

    This is who I trust → https://www.coachcarson.com/bryan

    💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account → https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod


    📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod

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    43 mins
  • #475: The Tax Strategy Most Real Estate Investors Miss
    Feb 16 2026

    ⭐ 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

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    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/

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    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://coachcarson.com/bryan

    📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
    https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod

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    18 mins
  • #474: Unexpected CapEx RUINS Cash Flow (How to Avoid It)
    Feb 9 2026

    ⭐ Connect w/ Coach, Costin & a community of real estate investors:
    https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-ep474

    ⚒️ Costin's CapEx Planning Spreadsheet:
    https://www.coachcarson.com/cap-ex-planning-pod

    📄 Coach's FREE CapEx Cheat Sheet:
    https://www.coachcarson.com/cap-ex-cheatsheet-pod

    ▶️ Next Video → How Much Tax Will You Owe Selling a Rental (Real Numbers Inside)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgNXl8eqa2U

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    EPISODE NOTES:

    🎬 Topics Covered:

    • (00:00) - What is CapEx?
    • (02:22) - The Financial Impact of CapEx
    • (04:07) - Real-Life Examples and Common Mistakes
    • (10:02) - Budgeting and Reserve Funds
    • (14:31) - Advanced CapEx Planning Techniques
    • (25:05) - Calculating Replacement Costs
    • (31:38) - Dynamic Budgeting and Forecasting
    • (40:02) - Implementing the Spreadsheet
    • (42:56) - Benefits of a Predictable Business
    • (47:36) - How Much Tax Will You Owe Selling a Rental?

    🎙️ Episode 474 - Hidden CapEx can wipe out years of rental profits. Learn the simple ways to forecast, budget, and protect your cash flow from big, unexpected repairs.

    📄 Show Notes:
    https://www.coachcarson.com/saferentalincome/

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    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing? This is who I trust → https://coachcarson.com/bryan

    💰 Invest in real estate with your retirement account:
    https://coachcarson.com/heritage-pod

    📱 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals:
    https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-pod

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    51 mins
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