Introduction -- Why real estate investing? Why real estate is the I.D.E.A.L. investment ; Four reasons early retirees should invest in real estate -- A map of the financial mountain. Getting clear on your early retirement destination ; How much wealth do you need to retire using real estate? ; Don't wait on happiness: enjoy the peak and the plateaus -- Preparations for the climb. The story of the savings gap ; Simple math = shorter path to financial independence ; How to control your expenses ; How to increase your income ; The five wealth stages: what's yours? -- The first steps. The house hacking plan ; The live-in-then-rent plan ; The live-in flip plan ; The BRRRR plan -- The climb. The rental debt snowball plan ; The buy and hold plan ; The trade-up plan (compounding wealth tax-free) ; How to choose the right plan for you -- The peak and beyond. An early retirement withdrawal plan that lasts ; Build an income floor, then invest for the upside ; The role of retirement accounts for early retirees ; Retirement account optimization and early withdrawals ; Early retirement backup plans ; How to have true security in early retirement -- Your turn to climb. The 5-step real estate early retirement plan ; Final thoughts -- Appendix. Real estate early retirement survey results

Proven real estate strategies to retire early, escape the 9-to-5 work grind, and do more with your life

Carson shares proven real estate strategies to help you retire early. Packed with strategies, tips, and techniques you may not have heard before, his book will help you forge a new path to your retirement. -- adapted from back cover