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

<p>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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast" target="_blank">BiggerPockets Podcast</a>, recorded live at the TradeKing stage at FinCon 2015. In this interview with&nbsp;Chad Carson, you’ll learn his top seven favorite strategies for&nbsp;finding great deals even if your market is overheated! If you need to buy a great deal this year, the show is for you!</p><p>In This Episode We Cover:</p><ul><li>What exactly&nbsp;FinCon&nbsp;is</li><li>How long&nbsp;Chad Carson has been investing</li><li>How to find&nbsp;amazing deals</li><li>The importance of knowing what’s&nbsp;important for your niche</li><li>7 tips&nbsp;for&nbsp;unearthing great investments</li><li>What&nbsp;to look for when&nbsp;driving for dollars</li><li>What&nbsp;you should know about&nbsp;“vacant radar“</li><li>Why you should connect&nbsp;with&nbsp;experienced investors</li><li>How to use&nbsp;Craigslist&nbsp;to find deals</li><li>Tips for&nbsp;making successful&nbsp;phone calls</li><li>How many&nbsp;units&nbsp;Chad currently&nbsp;has</li><li>How to stay&nbsp;smart while using the&nbsp;MLS</li><li>What exactly “referral prospecting” is</li><li>The importance of keeping&nbsp;a&nbsp;good reputation</li><li>How to use&nbsp;direct mail&nbsp;to find deals</li><li>Why one might choose to&nbsp;let go&nbsp;of a property</li><li>What you should know about&nbsp;guerrilla marketing</li><li>And SO much more!</li></ul><p>Links from the Show</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/2014/08/21/creative-finance-design-lifestyle-chad-carson/" target="_blank">BP Podcast 084: Getting Started with Creative Finance and Designing Your Ideal Lifestyle With Chad Carson</a></li><li><a href="http://biggerpockets.com/forums" target="_blank">BiggerPockets Forums</a></li><li><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing" target="_blank">Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Invest