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EPISODE · Nov 27, 2025 · 15 MIN

TBT: Ask Marco - Should I Pay Off My Rentals?

from Passive Real Estate Investing · host Real Estate Investing with Marco Santarelli, Investor and Entrepreneur.

Click Here for the Show Notes In today’s episode, we tackle an important question from listener Lindsey: “Should I pay off my rentals?” Lindsey already owns multiple duplexes and a quadplex, but she’s wrestling with a common dilemma—keeping debt low versus using leverage to accelerate passive-income growth. We break down key factors like your goals, timeline, equity, and the role of good debt to help you understand when paying off properties makes sense and when growing your portfolio may be the faster path. If you enjoy episodes like this, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. Tune in now! -------------------------------- Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2020) This episode is part of our Throwback Series and may include references to older content such as web classes, events, promotions, or links that are no longer active or available. While the conversation and insights still hold value, please note that some information may be outdated. -------------------------------- If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to The New 50-Year Mortgage: Genius Strategy or Financial Trap? Download your FREE copy of:  The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing. See our available Turnkey Cash-Flow Rental Properties. Our team of Investment Counselors has much more inventory available than what you see on our website.  Contact us today for more deals.

Click Here for the Show Notes In today’s episode, we tackle an important question from listener Lindsey: “Should I pay off my rentals?” Lindsey already owns multiple duplexes and a quadplex, but she’s wrestling with a common dilemma—keeping debt low versus using leverage to accelerate passive-income growth. We break down key factors like your goals, timeline, equity, and the role of good debt to help you understand when paying off properties makes sense and when growing your portfolio may be the faster path. If you enjoy episodes like this, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. Tune in now! -------------------------------- Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2020) This episode is part of our Throwback Series and may include references to older content such as web classes, events, promotions, or links that are no longer active or available. While the conversation and insights still hold value, please note that some information may be outdated. -------------------------------- If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to The New 50-Year Mortgage: Genius Strategy or Financial Trap? Download your FREE copy of:  The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing. See our available Turnkey Cash-Flow Rental Properties. Our team of Investment Counselors has much more inventory available than what you see on our website.  Contact us today for more deals.

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