⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom →

https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-490

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▶️ 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

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🎬 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/

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

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🗓️ Schedule an Appointment with Bryan →

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▶️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

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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/

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

💵 Need Investor-Friendly Financing?

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

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

⭐ 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

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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

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

⭐ 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)

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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/

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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

⭐ Get my coaching & community to achieve financial freedom:

https://www.coachcarson.com/rpm-pod-486

⚒️Get my best investor tools for FREE:

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▶️ 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

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🎙️ 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/

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

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https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine

📄 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

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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

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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

⭐ 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

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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

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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

⭐ 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

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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/

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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