#334: Behind the Numbers: How I track my rental property finances

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my coaching & learning community: https://www.coachcarson.com/RPM-YT   🎙️ Episode #340 – Discover how to treat your tenants like VIP customers while achieving financial independence as a landlord. Amelia and Grace share their top tips for leveraging technology, smart hiring, and streamlined operations to provide exceptional service and boost your bottom line. 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/selfmanagerentals/ ▶️ Next Video: How Many Rentals Do You Need to Retire https://youtu.be/A_uxNcEITlA 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - How to Manage Rentals Yourself 1:04 - What % of Landlords Self Manage Their Properties? 2:05 - Why Self Manage? 4:40 - Types of Properties Starting Out vs Today 6:34 - Pitfalls with Hiring Managers 8:14 - Owning a Business vs Side Hustle Mindset 11:12 - Key Business Metrics to Pay Attention To 13:23 - Tools for Tracking Finances 20:35 - Landlord Tenant Relationship 22:09 - Finding Great Tenants and Customer Service 28:38 - Managing Paperwork and Onboarding 39:58 - Moving from Self Management to Outsourcing 50:50 - Handling the Pressure of Paying Team Members 52:57 - About "The Self Managing Landlord" Book   🔗 Connect with Amelia & Grace:  The Self-Managing Landlord Book: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/self-managing-landlord   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliajorei/ https://www.instagram.com/wiire.community https://www.instagram.com/grace.investing   Website: https://www.womeninvestinrealestate.com ________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-yt/   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: FREE COURSE: Find Your Focus in Real Estate for Beginners https://www.coachcarson.com/findyourfocus-YT   30 Days to a Better Rental Investor https://www.coachcarson.com/30days-YT   Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors https://www.coachcarson.com/creativefinancing-YT   📚 My Books:  The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/smallandmighty Retire Early with Real Estate: https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook   💰 DealMachine – Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT   ✅ Subscribe for more videos about real estate investing: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachChadCarson?sub_confirmation=1   👋 Connect with me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson 👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson 🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   🌐 For everything else: http://www.CoachCarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my coaching & learning community: https://www.coachcarson.com/RPM-YT 🎙️ Episode #339 – From "soft costs" to contingency funds, Dawn reveals insider tips for accurate budgeting by the item, ensuring your BRRRR renovation projects stay profitable and completed on time.  📄 Show Notes:  https://www.coachcarson.com/estimaterepaircosts/ ▶️ Next Video: How to Analyze a Single Family House Rental Property https://youtu.be/yocGE4XABTI?si=UEfmSK8hdjAiZibt 🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 - Estimating Renovation Costs  01:15 - Budget During Execution Phase 04:22 - Levels of Renovations 05:36 - Soft Costs vs. Hard Costs 07:26 - Estimating Repair Costs Per Square Foot 10:39 - Contractor Budget Spreadsheet 16:09 - How to Decide Scope of Work 18:54 - Contingency Budget 23:36 - Meeting Market Expectations 26:17 - Start with the End in Mind 28:13 - Having Confidence in your Budget 32:47 - Durability vs. Beauty 37:03 - Skills from an Expert   🔗 Connect with Dawn Matze: FREE Contractor Budget Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BZBqwjje0vuL_wuRzouI2dPg76SLIeqJ/edit#gid=1815934690 Dawn's Book – Nailed It: https://a.co/d/70A4yo7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanbuilderdawn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawn.matze/ Website: https://womanbuilder.com ________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-yt/   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: https://courses.coachcarson.com • 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor • Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors   📚 My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/smallandmighty 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate: https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook   💰 DealMachine - Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT   ✅ Subscribe for more videos about real estate investing: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachChadCarson?sub_confirmation=1   👋 Connect with me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson  👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson  🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   🌐 For everything else: http://www.CoachCarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my coaching & learning community: https://www.coachcarson.com/RPM-YT   🎙️ Episode #338 – The age-old question of: should you keep acquiring properties or shift gears to pay down existing debt? Coach and Erion talk you through the nuances of this decision, exploring key milestones, income goals, and lifestyle considerations to help you navigate your unique path to financial freedom.   📑 COMPANION ARTICLE/SHOW NOTES: https://www.coachcarson.com/paydownorbuymore/   🔗 Connect with Erion Erion's Twitter: https://twitter.com/investarchitect Erion's Website: https://www.signaturehouston.com/ Erion’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erionshehaj/   🎬 TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 - Buy a New Property or Pay Down Debt? 00:18 - Join my exclusive community  00:50 - When to Start Paying Off Debt? 03:35 - Real Estate as a Source of Income 04:53 - When to Focus on Income  05:37 - Maximizing Return vs. Income 09:12 - Investing to Achieve Financial Goals 12:12 - The Importance of Long-Term Thinking 12:36 - Setting Investment Income Goals  16:17 - How to Connect with Us  16:34 - How to Pay Off Rental Property Debt Quickly ________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-yt/   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: https://courses.coachcarson.com • 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor • Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors    📚 My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/smallandmighty   📙 Retire Early with Real Estate: https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook   💰 DealMachine - Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT    ✅ Subscribe for more videos about real estate investing: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachChadCarson?sub_confirmation=1   👋 Connect with me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson  👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson  🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   🌐 For everything else: http://www.CoachCarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my coaching & learning community: https://www.coachcarson.com/RPM-YT   🎙️ Episode #337 - Mike lives in a high-priced West Coast market, but he's successfully invested in rental properties in the Midwest (while working a full-time job!). In this episode, learn EXACTLY how he built a long-distance real estate team in another state. And learn the rookie mistakes he made so you can avoid them for yourself. 📄Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/longdistanceteam/ ▶️ Next Video: How to Confidently Buy Your First Rental Property (10-Steps) https://youtu.be/Vl82XxjUiGA 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - Build a team long distance as a NEWBIE  1:37 - The crucial members  2:18 - How to network remotely  6:05 - How to start conversations with other investors  7:44 - Building relationships with experienced investors  10:52 - What to look for in a property manager  12:36 - Property manage red flags  13:57 - Building a team to find deals  17:04 - Final advice for new investors     🔗 Connect with Mike:  Millennial Mike's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MillennialMike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millenialmike/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Millennial-Mike/100093070944775/ _______________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-yt/   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: https://courses.coachcarson.com 🔵 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor 🔵 Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors   📚 My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/smallandmighty 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate: https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook   💰 DealMachine - Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT   ✅Subscribe for more videos about real estate investing: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachChadCarson?sub_confirmation=1   👋 Connect with me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson  👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson  🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   🌐 For everything else: http://www.CoachCarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my coaching & learning community: https://www.coachcarson.com/RPM-YT   🎙️ Episode #336 - Ever heard of the BINDER strategy? This is how landlords can raise rents while maintaining positive tenant relationships, fostering transparency, collaboration, and mutual respect. Maximize your rental income without compromising tenant satisfaction! 📄Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/raiserents/   ▶️ Next Video: Tenant Screening 101 For Landlords https://youtu.be/0QZU6BIDNww 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - Keep Good Tenants Happy 1:37 - Transparency with Your Clients: The Binder Method 10:25 - How Dion's Approach Increased his Cash Flow 13:49 - Dion's Steps Towards Financial Freedom 15:08 - Getting Cash for the Next Deal 16:35 - Dion's life in Debt to Enjoying Early Retirement 20:00 - Where to Find Dion 20:22 - Tenant Screening 101 For Landlords   🔗 Connect with Dion: Dion's YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@DionTalkFinancialFreedom Free course - How to Get Your Tenant’s to Ask For a Rent Raise: https://www.diontalk.com/optin1686773145373 ________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-yt/   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: https://courses.coachcarson.com 🔵 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor 🔵 Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors   📚 My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/smallandmighty 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate: https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook   💰 DealMachine - Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT   ✅Subscribe for more videos about real estate investing: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachChadCarson?sub_confirmation=1   👋 Connect with me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson  👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson  🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   🌐 For everything else: http://www.CoachCarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my coaching & learning community: https://www.coachcarson.com/RPM-YT   🎙️ Episode #335 – Dive into expert tips and strategies for keeping rental units low maintenance and tenant-friendly. From selecting durable materials to tackling noise issues and optimizing energy efficiency, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help any landlord build bulletproof rental properties in 2024.   📄 Show Notes:   https://www.coachcarson.com/maintainrentals/   ▶️ Next Video: 21 Commonly Forgotten Maintenance Tasks For Rental Properties https://youtu.be/znf3wFzlEZ4?si=Hg6NwphapuQWQnSe 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - Creating the Perfect Rental from Scratch 1:15 - Focus on Repeatability 1:58 - Efficient heating & hot water 4:15 - How high quality saves you money 6:57 - Saving 1000s on water leaks 8:56 - What to upgrade plumbing to 11:56 - Never use this siding, use this instead 15:12 - Use commercial flooring 19:10 - How to discern high quality materials 21:03 - Save on turnovers with sound proofing 22:51 - Roofing & chimney fixes 26:02 - 21 Commonly Forgotten Maintenance Tasks For Rental Properties   🔗 Connect with Matt  Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lumberjack_landlord/ Matt's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LumberjackLandlord Matt's Course: https://www.lumberjacklandlord.com ________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-yt/   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: https://courses.coachcarson.com 🔵 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor 🔵 Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors   📚 My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/smallandmighty 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate: https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook   💰 DealMachine - Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT   ✅Subscribe for more videos about real estate investing: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachChadCarson?sub_confirmation=1   👋 Connect with me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson  👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson  🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   🌐 For everything else: http://www.CoachCarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my coaching & learning community: https://www.coachcarson.com/RPM-YT   🎙️ Episode #334 - Join Coach Carson and Michael Zuber as they unveil the keys to rental property financial mastery. Discover the significance of meticulous record-keeping, strategic KPI monitoring, and cash flow management, empowering you to navigate the real estate landscape with confidence and secure long-term success in your investments.   📄Show Notes:  https://www.coachcarson.com/bookkeepingrentals/   ▶️ Next Video: How Much Tax I Paid When I Sold a Rental Property https://youtu.be/SgNXl8eqa2U 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - Being NEO in the Matrix 1:39 - Why is Bookkeeping so important? 3:08 - 1 - It's the law! 7:37 - 2 - Your Key Performance Indicators 9:27 - Profit is NOT cashflow 13:21 - Playing strategic chess 16:12 - Be a better future investor 18:17 - How much taxes I paid when I sold my rental   🔗 Connect with Michael Zuber:  Michael Zuber's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OneRentalataTime Michael Zuber's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-rental-at-a-time/id1456199456 ________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-yt/   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: https://courses.coachcarson.com 🔵 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor 🔵 Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors   📚 My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/smallandmighty 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate: https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook   💰 DealMachine - Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT   ✅Subscribe for more videos about real estate investing: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachChadCarson?sub_confirmation=1   👋 Connect with me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson  👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson  🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   🌐 For everything else: http://www.CoachCarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my coaching & learning community: https://www.coachcarson.com/RPM-YT   🎙️ Episode #333 - Coach and Erion guide you through the essential steps of finding a reliable property manager, covering everything from defining your needs to evaluating crucial qualities such as market knowledge, incentive alignment, tenant management skills, and company stability. 📄 Show Notes:  https://www.coachcarson.com/findpropertymanagers/ ▶️ Next Video: The Top 5 Mistakes I’ve Made as a Real Estate Investor https://youtu.be/5pZGBzaeMw0 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - How to find a property manager 1:56 - Define your expectations 6:25 - 1: Superior market knowledge 10:42 2: Incentive alignment 14:55 - 3: Proactive maintenance approach 18:48 - 4: Tenant communication 21:06 - 5: Experience & reputation 26:56 - My Top 5 Mistakes   🔗 Connect with Erion Erion's Twitter: https://twitter.com/investarchitect Erion's Website: https://www.signaturehouston.com/ Erion’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erionshehaj/ ________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-yt/   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: https://courses.coachcarson.com • 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor • Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors   📚 My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/smallandmighty 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate: https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook   💰 DealMachine - Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT   ✅ Subscribe for more videos about real estate investing: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachChadCarson?sub_confirmation=1   👋 Connect with me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson  👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson  🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   🌐 For everything else: http://www.CoachCarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my coaching & learning community: https://www.coachcarson.com/RPM-YT   🎙️ Episode #332 - Ready to dive into the nitty-gritty of single-family rental property analysis? Coach Carson guides you through a real-life example, breaking down the process step-by-step using tried-and-true tools. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode is your ultimate guide to running the numbers and making savvy real estate decisions. 📄Show Notes:  https://www.coachcarson.com/analyzesinglefamily/ 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - Back of the Envelope Analysis 1:27 - The 3 Ingredients of a Good Deal 2:50 - #1: Location 6:58 - #2: The Property Itself 11:02 -#3: Running the Numbers 23:47 - Using a Spreadsheet 37:49 - How Much Cashflow I Actually Made on my 1st Rental   🔗 Coach's Recommended Links: Coach’s Deal Worksheet (Desirability Checklist): https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-yt/ Coach's Buy Box Video: https://youtu.be/r5C_Lvw5aWw?si=Dby-5e3R2_k2sZQ2 BiggerPockets Rent Estimator: https://www.biggerpockets.com/insights/property-searches/new Coach’s Simple Rental Property Calculator: https://www.coachcarson.com/rental-property-calculator-spreadsheet/ Coach’s Internal Rate of Return Video: https://youtu.be/HJnnpXoR6y0?si=cbfHkXu-wJ27dPRg ________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-yt/   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: https://courses.coachcarson.com 🔵 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor 🔵 Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors   📚 My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/smallandmighty 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate: https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook   💰 DealMachine - Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT   ✅Subscribe for more videos about real estate investing: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachChadCarson?sub_confirmation=1   👋 Connect with me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson  👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson  🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   🌐 For everything else: http://www.CoachCarson.com

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my coaching & learning community: https://www.coachcarson.com/RPM-YT   🎙️ Episode #331 - David Greene from Bigger Pockets recaps his journey from restaurant gigs in college to real estate millions. Discover how his relentless work ethic translated into what he calls the "3 Pillars of Building Wealth." 📄Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/davidgreene/ ▶️ Next Video: How to Confidently Buy Your First Rental Property (10-Steps) https://youtu.be/Vl82XxjUiGA?si=4eBQi0HOFG1bWS8i 🎬 Timestamps: 0:00 - 4 Strategies to Wealth Building 1:34 - Comparing wealth to fitness 9:51 - David's motivation to work 14:11 - Building money-making skills 27:23 - David's evolution as an investor 37:44 - Risk Managing and Portfolio Building 48:08 - How the real estate game has changed 52:22 - How to connect with David 53:39 - Outro   🔗 Connect with David David's Book: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/pillars-of-wealth David’s Website: https://www.davidgreene24.com/ David’s Accelerators: https://www.davidgreene24.com/agent David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgreene24/ ________________________________________ ⚒️ Get my FREE Real Estate Investor Toolkit: https://www.coachcarson.com/toolkit-yt/   🖥️ My Real Estate Courses: https://courses.coachcarson.com 🔵 30 Days to a Better Rental Investor 🔵 Creative Financing for Real Estate Investors   📚 My Books: 📘 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor: https://www.coachcarson.com/smallandmighty 📙 Retire Early with Real Estate: https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook   💰 DealMachine - Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT   ✅Subscribe for more videos about real estate investing: https://www.youtube.com/user/CoachChadCarson?sub_confirmation=1   👋 Connect with me: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/coachchadcarson  👍 https://www.facebook.com/coachchadcarson  🐦 https://twitter.com/CoachChadCarson   🌐 For everything else: http://www.CoachCarson.com