Most people are playing the wrong money game—trading time for income, saving their way to retirement, and hoping it adds up by 65. In this episode, $300M multifamily investor Michael Blank shares the 10 money rules that helped him escape the rat race and build scalable, passive wealth through real estate. You’ll learn why flipping houses, single-family rentals, and even high-paying jobs won’t get you free—and what to focus on instead. If you’re serious about using multifamily to take control of your time and income, these rules will reset how you think about money forever.
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Key Takeaways
Michael’s 10 Rules to Get Your Money Right, plus:
What’s Really Broken About Retirement (and How to Fix It)
- Why the "work till you're 65" model no longer works
- How to reframe freedom so it actually feels fulfilling
- What to focus on instead of sitting on a beach forever
The Math Behind Why You’re Still Stuck
- How traditional saving and investing keeps you locked in the rat race
- What most six-figure earners misunderstand about wealth
- A smarter way to create income that doesn’t depend on your time
How Most Real Estate Strategies Still Trap You
- Why flipping and single-family homes rarely lead to freedom
- The real reason those deals feel like progress—but aren’t
- The asset class that scales income and time
One Number That Changes Everything
- How to figure out the income you need to quit your job
- Why your “rat race number” is more powerful than your net worth
- How lowering it can make freedom come faster than you think
How to Build Wealth Without Using Your Own Money
- The one mindset shift that unlocks serious scale
- How first-time investors raise $500K+—even with no experience
- What kind of partnerships make it possible (and how to find them)
Connect with Michael
Resources
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