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How to Buy Good Real Estate Investments, Not Trophy Houses

By Chad Carson 9 Comments Filed Under: Do More Deals

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Early in my career, Jack Miller was one of my favorite real estate investing teachers. He passed away in 2009, but I still reread a lot of his old books and newsletters, like the book Success Secrets (here’s my book review).   Jack taught a lot of classic lessons. But one that stuck with me, [Continue Reading]

Tagged With: deal analysis, real estate investing, rentals

Short-Term Buy & Hold Plan – Buy-3-Sell-2-Keep-1

By Chad Carson 13 Comments Filed Under: Getting Started, Rentals & Landlording

The Buy-3-Sell-2-Keep-1 Plan - How to Get Free & Clear Rentals

Article updated on July 26, 2019 This is part 3 in my series about practical strategies to own free & clear (no debt) rental properties in order to achieve financial independence.  This article will cover a short-term buy and hold plan called Buy-3-Sell-2-Keep-1. Although there are many more variations, so far I’ve provided three general [Continue Reading]

Tagged With: big picture planning, early retirement, financial independence, passive income, real estate retirement plans, rentals

Real Estate Investing Without Debt – The All-Cash Plan

By Chad Carson 66 Comments Filed Under: Getting Started, Rentals & Landlording

The All-Cash Plan - Financial Independence in Real Estate Without Debt

On your path to a destination of Financial Independence, a simple but powerful goal of free & clear rental properties (a.k.a. no debt) is a good idea.  Your free & clear goal might be, for example, to own 10 houses that together rent for $12,000 per month ($1,200 per house) and net $7,000 per month [Continue Reading]

Tagged With: debt, financial independence, free & clear, real estate retirement plans, rentals, retirement

How to Save For College With Real Estate Investing

By Chad Carson 14 Comments Filed Under: Financial Independence & Early Retirement, Rentals & Landlording

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If you are a parent or grandparent, the question of how to save for college for your kids (or grand kids) has probably crossed your mind. And in this article I will show how my plan is to save for college with real estate investing. We could have a long, fabulous discussion about how much we [Continue Reading]

Tagged With: college savings, rentals

How to Calculate Rental Property Cash Flow – A Comprehensive Guide

By Chad Carson 22 Comments Filed Under: Do More Deals, Rentals & Landlording

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Investors don’t decide to buy properties; they decide to buy the income streams of the properties.” – Frank Gallinelli Some rental buildings are beautiful. I particularly admire well-constructed, brick structures with hardwood floors and large, dry crawl spaces.  But the building only matters indirectly for rental property investors. The beauty of the building is relevant if it attracts [Continue Reading]

Tagged With: cash flow, deal analysis, Net operating income, rentals

Friday Fab Five – Retire at 35 in an RV, 10 Beginner Real Estate Mistakes, Paperless Office, & More

By Chad Carson 8 Comments Filed Under: Friday Fab Five

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The Friday Fab Five is a series where I share five articles, books, or resources that I’m currently using and enjoying. There are many wonderful resources about real estate, personal finance, entrepreneurship, and life out there, so I’ve narrowed them to some of my favorites that I think you´ll enjoy.  Here are this week’s Friday Fab [Continue Reading]

Tagged With: early retirement, paperless office, rentals, travel

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