Chad Carson's Blog, page 46
April 9, 2018
The Stoic Real Estate Investor – Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Economy
Stoicism – have you heard of it? It was an ancient philosophy of life very popular for hundreds of years in ancient Greece and Rome. But its wisdom applies to us in the modern world. Stoicism can help you to become a better investor and a happier, more fulfilled person. And relevant to the mission […]
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April 2, 2018
From Enlisted in the Navy to 35 Rentals in Only 11 Years
In my Investor Profile Series, I use a question & answer format to share the stories of actual real estate investors at different stages of their investing careers. Today’s investor profile is about Anton Ivanov. This is a story of hard work, grit, and self-education as Anton worked his way from an enlisted career in the Navy, […]
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March 22, 2018
Dave Ramsey Says Debt Is Dumb in Real Estate Investing. Is it True?
“To invest with debt or no debt.” That is the question. Some financial experts like Dave Ramsey suggest never borrowing money except to purchase a primary residence. Dave experienced first-hand the downside risks of debt when he went bankrupt in his 20s. He was actually a real estate investor, so his bad-dad experience is extremely […]
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March 12, 2018
The Ultimate Guide to Using Seller Financing (aka Owner Financing) to Buy Real Estate
Seller financing (aka owner financing) is a way to buy real estate without having to go to the bank. As a real estate investor, it has been an incredible tool for me to acquire rental and flip properties. I've often received better interest rates, lower down payments, less risky terms, and most importantly - a […]
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March 5, 2018
Big Shifts Ahead: Huge Demographic Changes That Affect Real Estate Investing
Every once in a while I read a book that’s just so interesting and relevant that I can’t stop talking about it. My wife gets an earful, and then I figure out a way to bring it up in random conversations. Big Shifts Ahead: Demographic Clarity For Business by John Burns & Chris Porter is one of […]
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February 26, 2018
How This Busy Mom Found Financial Freedom Through Real Estate Investing
In my Investor Profile Series, I use a question & answer format to share the stories of actual real estate investors at different stages of their investing careers. Today’s investor profile is about Kat Horn from the blog cashflowkat.com. I found her blog fairly recently, and I loved her sense of humor and inspiring real estate investing […]
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February 15, 2018
The Baby Steps to Your First Rental, Flip, or Wholesale Property (6 Case Studies)
Have you heard the old expression that your first time is always the hardest? With buying your first (or next) real estate investment, this is very true. It’s like taking those first steps as a baby. You’re bound to be wobbly and unsure of yourself early on. But sometimes all you need is an example of […]
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February 11, 2018
How to Buy Your First Investment Property As Your Home
Have you found it tough to buy your first investment property? If so, this article is written specifically for you. I will share 6 real examples of how new investors bought their first investment properties. The common theme with all 6 examples is that they used their home (aka principal residence) to help them get […]
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January 28, 2018
The Philosophy of the Climb – When Slower is Faster in Life & Investing
One bright, bone-dry day in 2009, I hiked 3,600 feet down to the bottom of the Colca Canyon in Peru. My wife and our Peruvian friend Lizeth were my hiking companions. For some reason, we also climbed back up that same day! By nightfall, I finally stumbled back into the village at 10,926 feet above […]
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