Why 8 Rentals Beat 21 (For Real Life Freedom)

🎙️Episode #473 – More rentals don’t always mean more freedom. Here’s why selling down to 8 properties can create more cash flow, less stress, and a better life than owning 20 or more.

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💡In this episode you’ll learn: 

• Why owning fewer, higher-quality rentals can outperform a bigger portfolio in cash flow, stress, and lifestyle
• Sean McKay’s journey from 21 doors down to 8—and how selling properties actually improved his finances
• The Starter → Builder → Harvester framework, plus real strategies like house hacking, BRRRR-style deals, and neighborhood selection
• How reallocating equity into better assets and private lending created more stable income and real life flexibility

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