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April 3, 2023 56 mins

Join me as I sit down with Tom Brickman, aka "The Frugal Gay," to hear his inspiring story of achieving financial independence. From working at a movie theater and selling products on eBay, to investing in real estate and improving the quality of rental homes, Tom has come a long way.

Discover what motivated Tom to make the leap from traditional employment to self-employment; learn from his experiences and understand what it means to achieve W2 freedom.

Tom shares his expertise on mortgage loan points, giving you the inside scoop on how to save money and when buying your first... or tenth... home.

Connect with Tom and learn more about his journey at https://thefrugalgay.com. You can also follow him on Twitter at @thefrugalgay and Instagram at @thefrugalgay11.

For transcriptions of this episode and more, visit https://learnedsooner.com.

Follow Tim Winfred on Twitter and Instagram at @contimporary (it's like "contemporary" but more fun)

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