BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast — 5 Paid-Off Rentals vs. 15 with Mortgages: The Math Will Change How You Invest

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5 Paid-Off Rentals vs. 15 with Mortgages: The Math Will Change How You Invest

BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

5 paid-off rentals vs. 15 rentals with mortgages. We get this question a lot: Should I pay off my rental properties or use the cash flow to keep scaling? Many investors believe you need a dozen or more rentals to become financially free. So, in today’s show, we’re going to show you the overlooked math behind having…

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