
5 Paid-Off Rentals vs. 15 with Mortgages: The Math Will Change How You Invest
One investor owns 15 rentals with mortgages. The other owns 5, mortgage-free. So, who's actually better off and by how much? In this episode, Ed and Andrew run the numbers on both, and the result surprises most people. You'll learn: Why 15 mortgaged rentals can barely pay any cashflow Why the "worse" properties can produce around 14x more free cash When to leverage to build wealth, and when to pay down for income Leverage builds wealth, but it doesn't pay you. Knowing when to switch is the whole retirement plan. Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a voice message on the Property Academy Hotline For more from Opes Partners: Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletter Instagram TikTok