You do not need a huge rental property portfolio to retire early. Today, Chad Carson (Coach Carson) will prove it, explaining how to retire with the fewest rentals possible.
Chad ditched the “buy 100 doors” mentality in exchange for fewer rentals, fewer headaches, and way more cash flow. Now, in his 40s and years into his lifestyle of two-hour workweeks, Chad has more than enough passive income to provide for his family, go on long (often up to a year at a time) international trips with his wife and children, and grow the wealth that will sustain him through traditional retirement age.
Thousands have copied his “small and mighty” approach, as Chad’s name has become synonymous with “make more doing less.”
Today, Chad is showing you how to do it in 2026, even if you only have five hours a week to dedicate to investing, even with today’s home prices and mortgage rates, and even if you’re starting with zero experience. Plus, the best properties for beginners and experienced investors, the exact deals he’s purchasing in 2026, and why now may be the best buying opportunity in years.
Dave:
You do not need a big, expensive or time-consuming real estate portfolio to reach financial freedom. It is completely possible to build wealth and even replace your entire income with real estate investing in a way that fits into your lifestyle. Yes, you can do this even in the 2026 housing market. Today, we’re sharing the mindset and investing principles you need to make real estate investing work for you. Small and mighty real estate investors keep listening. Hey everyone. I’m Dave Meyer, head of real estate investing here at BiggerPockets, and I’m a rental property investor, buying rentals for more than 15 years now. Today on the show, we have one of our all- time most popular guests, someone I am happy to call a friend, Chad Carson. You know Chad from his book, The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor, or his YouTube channel, Coach Chad Carson. And Chad’s…