What would make someone walk away from a 7-figure salary? For Michael Chang, the answer was freedom.
In this episode, we sit down with Michael to unpack his bold transition from investment banking to full-time real estate entrepreneur, and how he built a profitable short-term rental business alongside his wife.
He shares the pivotal mindset shifts, sacrifices, and strategic moves that led him to replace his Wall Street income with time freedom, location flexibility, and long-term wealth.
We dive into why he chose short-term rentals and rental arbitrage, how he leveraged design and experience to outperform competitors, and the hidden tax advantages that most investors overlook. Michael also opens up about the importance of adaptability in today’s changing market and how he rebuilt from scratch after setbacks.
If you're chasing freedom, want to build a scalable real estate business, or are looking to break out of the golden handcuffs of a W-2 job, this episode is your blueprint.
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