About this episode
Chad Carson is real estate entrepreneur who has worked in real estate investing for 16 years. In this episode, learn how he got started on his entrepreneurial journey, how real estate investing really works, and whether it's a good idea for your situation. In today's episode, you'll find out: • Chad's background a college football player • How he got started in real estate investing • What Chad's first rental was like • What a house hack is • How REO (real estate owned) property works • Whether real estate is a good tax shelter • How depreciation on property affects taxes • What a 1031 Exchange is • How many properties to start off with • The importance of having a CPA (certified public accountant) to help you with real estate taxes • How using a house hack can help you qualify for a better mortgage loan • Chad's view on real estate crowdfunding • How active of investing real estate really is • What commercial house hacking is • Chad's experience living abroad on his rental property income • How investing can pay off in the long term Full show notes at: http://studentloanplanner.com/31