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🎙️ Episode #445 - Chad Carson and Darren Nix distill 35 years of real estate and startup experience into the lessons that actually matter. Learn why cash flow isn’t enough, how to run your rentals like a business, and how to avoid the mistakes that wipe investors out.

▶️ Next Episode: How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentalshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/357-how-to-become-financially-free-with-5-small-simple/id1448707654?i=1000665864424

📄 Show Notes: https://www.coachcarson.com/35yearsofrealestate/

🎬 Topics Covered:

• (00:00) - Don’t DIE! (Financially)
• (00:41) - Motivation for Financial Freedom
• (06:52) - Early Founders: prioritize survival over upside
• (09:13) - Cash Flow vs. Wealth Building
• (13:19) - Reps, pattern matching, safer early bets
• (16:59) - Expected value: getting paid for risk
• (19:01) - Bankroll management and safe early bets
• (22:16) - Founder Product Fit: Finding Your Edge
• (27:13) - Using venture debt cautiously
• (31:02) - Stress testing with realistic what-ifs
• (32:13) - When to use insurance, and how it helps mitigate risk
• (37:57) - Time = Real Wealth
• (43:25) - Insurance for Landlords
• (43:58) - How to Become Financially Free with 5 Small & Simple Rentals

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