Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor

Winner of the 2024 Independent Press Award (Entrepreneurship & Small Business) Discover exactly how to buy, finance, and manage a SMALL portfolio of rental properties that gives you all the flexibility you need! You don’t need to build a massive real estate empire to achieve financial freedom, and you don’t have to sacrifice what matters to build wealth. Rather than chasing a goalpost that always moves, a small and mighty investor keeps their strategy simple to maximize flexibility and build the life they want. Chad Carson (aka Coach Carson) intentionally built a small rental property portfolio to give his family full financial independence while requiring less than two hours per week of his time. In this book, he shares practical, step-by-step strategies for real estate investors who want more freedom, not another job. Whether you're new to real estate or hoping to downsize, this practical guide will show you a simpler, safer, and faster path to building cash flow with rental properties—so you can get out of the financial grind and do more of what matters in your life. Inside, you will: - Determine the property types and locations that make the most money with the least time - Uncover budget-friendly (and time-friendly!) methods to find the best real estate deals - Learn how to build an all-star team that saves you time and money - Discover low-risk financing techniques that avoid big mistakes - Negotiate effectively and authentically to get more offers accepted - Systematize and outsource your rental business to free up time and energy - Learn how to buy properties free and clear of debt for a simple, low-risk portfolio