Have you ever wondered whether rental cars can realistically produce steady income without becoming a full-time job?
Ryan sits down with George Madden, founder of Car Rental Coach, to walk through what the rental car business actually looks like when it’s built around *numbers, systems, and cash flow—not hype.*
Instead of supercars or “passive income” promises, George explains why the most profitable rental fleets are often made up of *cheap, older economy cars*—and why that surprises almost everyone.
In this conversation, you’ll hear:
* Why a $10–12K economy car can outperform a $30K+ vehicle
* How rental car cash flow really works month to month
* What realistic profit looks like _after_ insurance, maintenance, and wear
* Why depreciation is an advantage in this business—not a downside
* How insurance actually works (and where people get burned)
* How much time a 5–10 car fleet truly requires each week
* When it makes sense to manage cars yourself vs. letting someone else run them
* Why this model works in nearly every U.S. market, not just big cities
George answers all of it using real examples from running a multi-car fleet—good, bad, and ugly.
This episode isn’t about getting rich fast.
It’s about understanding *how a small side hustle business quietly produces predictable cash flow* when done the right way.
If you’ve ever looked at side hustles, real estate alternatives, or ways to deploy capital without taking on a second full-time job, this conversation will reshape how you think about rental cars.
Follow along with George and Car Rental Coach
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