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