#331: David Greene was laughed at for doing this - until he became a Millionaire

⭐ Join Rental Property Mastery, my coaching & learning community: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #342 – From leveraging other people's money to scale your investments to building lasting partnerships, we'll share the practical tips any new investors needs to break into the market without relying solely on their own capital.   📄 Show Notes:   https://www.coachcarson.com/privatemoneyloans/   ▶️ Next Video: How to Make Rentals Cash Flow With 8% Mortgages: https://youtu.be/wcMK-n02MFY   🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 Private Money Lenders 01:47 Hard Money vs. Private Money 03:42 How to Ask for Money 06:14 Creating Opportunities to Gain Private Lenders 07:40 Educate, Don’t Pitch 08:39 Leveraging Social Media 09:34 Real Estate Investing After College 12:17 How to Gain the Trust of a Private Lender 17:21 Documents for Private Lending 20:32 Standard Terms for a Flip or BRRRR 23:15 Long-Term Loans to Pay Off Private Lenders 25:52 Repeating Private Lenders 30:04 The Importance of an Attorney 33:18 Private Money Partners vs. Private Money Lenders 38:10 Connect with Soli Cayetano 38:48 How to Make Rentals Cash Flow   🔗 Connect with Soli Cayetano:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lattes.and.leases/ Website: https://www.lattesandleases.com/   Book recommendation: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/raising-private-capital-revised-edition ________________________________________ ⚒️ 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   📙 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor (My Book): https://www.coachcarson.com/smallandmighty 📘 Retire Early with Real Estate (My Book): https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook   💰 DealMachine - Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT   👋 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: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ Episode #341 – Did you know building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) can solve urban housing shortages? It's a win-win solution for investors, providing affordable housing options while generating extra rental income. Derek shows you how to leverage ADUs from zoning to good construction practices. 📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/thataduguy/ ▶️ Next Video: 7 Tips for Renting Out Your House (For Beginners or Experienced Landlords): https://youtu.be/xGzEbAZpWi0 🎬 Timestamps: 00:00 - ADU Solves Housing Crisis 01:07 - Benefits of ADUs 03:00 - Breaking Down the Numbers 06:33- Cost Saving Ways to Make ADUs 08:04 - Identifying Properties for ADUs 12:26 - Zoning Is Your Treasure Map 15:21 - Derek's Passion for ADUs 19:23 - Ideas/Templates for ADUs 27:43 - Getting the Money 34:10 - Where to Find Derek 35:14 - 7 Tips for Renting Out Your House   🔗 Connect with That ADU Guy:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thataduguy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thataduguy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatADUguy/ Website: https://thataduguy.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 📙 The Small & Mighty Real Estate Investor (My Book): https://www.coachcarson.com/smallandmighty 📘 Retire Early with Real Estate (My Book): https://www.coachcarson.com/retirementbook   💰 DealMachine - Software to help you buy more real estate deals: https://www.coachcarson.com/dealmachine-YT   👋 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: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ 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: http://coachcarson.com/rpm 🎙️ 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: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ 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: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ 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: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ 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: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ 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: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ 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: http://coachcarson.com/rpm   🎙️ 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