Growing the Money with Rich Lennon

Episode 86: Why I Liquidated 100+ Rentals After Building a Real Estate Empire - Part 2


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What do you do when the very thing you spent years building stops giving you the life you actually want? Most investors assume more doors equals more freedom, but sometimes it equals more stress, more risk, and more time away from the things that matter most.

In this episode, Rich continues the raw and honest breakdown of why he walked away from a massive rental portfolio he spent years building. From the hidden stress of managing dozens of doors to the financial traps investors overlook, this conversation digs into the real reasons he chose freedom, simplicity, and control over more.

You’ll Learn How To:

  • Recognize the signs that your rental portfolio is controlling you
  • Spot the hidden financial risks that come with scaling too fast
  • Rebuild your investing strategy around lifestyle, time, and peace
  • Avoid the burnout cycle that crushes most landlords
  • Shift from managing chaos to creating stability and long-term wealth

Who This Episode Is For:

  • Investors who feel overwhelmed by their rentals
  • Anyone questioning whether scaling is actually improving their life
  • Entrepreneurs are tired of stress-filled growth and are ready for real freedom

Why You Should Listen:

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to keep adding more doors, more deals, and more revenue, even when it’s costing you your peace, this episode will hit home. Rich opens up about the emotional and financial side of stepping back, simplifying, and rebuilding a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

[00:00] The moment Rich realized his portfolio wasn’t giving him the life he wanted [03:30] The real stress no one talks about when owning 100+ rentals
[07:45] Why profit on paper doesn’t always equal peace in real life
[12:10] The hidden costs that quietly eat away at cash-flowing properties
[16:30] How Rich decided what to sell, what to keep, and why
[20:55] Rebuilding a business around clarity, time, and lifestyle
[26:40] The complete mindset shift that changed everything
[31:15] What Rich Lennon is investing in now

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