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Mailbag: Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Before Buying Rental Properties?

We answer some listener questions on today's episode. We will talk about if using your commissions is a good retirement saving strategy, being tax efficient, and if you should pay off your mortgage before investing in rental properties.

This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment, tax, or legal advice.

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