Chad CarsonChad Carson is an entrepreneur, writer, and teacher who used real estate investing to reach financial independence before the age of 37. Chad and his business partner currently focus on long-term rental properties and private lendingin and around the college town of Clemson, South Carolina. Their portfolio of 90+ units includes houses, small multi-unit apartments, and mobile homes. They started the business from scratch in 2003 with a combination of wholesaling, fix-and-flips, and non-conventional financing sources like private lending, seller financing, and lease options--which remains their expertise today. After surviving the 2007-2009 real estate downturn (with scars to prove it!), they transitioned to a focus on student rentals. When not investing, you'll find Chad traveling the world with his family, playing basketball, and helping to build trails in his local community. Read More Read Less