141: 7 Ways to Find Incredible Real Estate Deals with Chad Carson

In today’s busy real estate world, great deals can be hard for investors to find. That is why today we are excited to bring you a special episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast, recorded live at the TradeKing stage at FinCon 2015. In this interview with Chad Carson, you’ll learn his top seven favorite strategies for finding great deals even if your market is overheated! If you need to buy a great deal this year, the show is for you! In This Episode We Cover:What exactly FinCon isHow long Chad Carson has been investingHow to find amazing dealsThe importance of knowing what’s important for your niche7 tips for unearthing great investmentsWhat to look for when driving for dollarsWhat you should know about “vacant radar“Why you should connect with experienced investorsHow to use Craigslist to find dealsTips for making successful phone callsHow many units Chad currently hasHow to stay smart while using the MLSWhat exactly “referral prospecting” isThe importance of keeping a good reputationHow to use direct mail to find dealsWhy one might choose to let go of a propertyWhat you should know about guerrilla marketingAnd SO much more!Links from the ShowBP Podcast 084: Getting Started with Creative Finance and Designing Your Ideal Lifestyle With Chad CarsonBiggerPockets ForumsUltimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate InvestingBiggerPockets WebinarBrandon’s rental property that was on fireBiggerPockets Forum Categories (including local sub forums)Hustle: The Single Most Important Factor to Finding Real Estate Deals (blog post)BiggerPockets BlogBooks Mentioned in this ShowThe Warren Buffett Way by Robert G. HagstromWhat They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School by Mark H. McCormackThe Book on Investing with No or Low Money Down by Brandon TurnerTweetable Topics:“Real estate is like being an athlete—every single day you train and lift in order to perform well.” (Tweet This!)Connect with ChadChad’s BiggerPockets ProfileChad’s BiggerPockets BlogsChad’s Website