#473: Why 8 Rentals Beat 21 (For Real Life Freedom)

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#473: Why 8 Rentals Beat 21 (For Real Life Freedom) is an episode from Real Estate & Financial Independence Podcast by Chad Carson.

This episode is 55:20 long.

This episode was published on Feb 2, 2026.

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