Rental Income Podcast With Dan Lane How He Retired Early From Rentals With Will Radosvich (Ep 544)
Oct 21, 2025
Will Radosvich, a seasoned real estate investor, shares his journey from burnout to early retirement through rental properties. He emphasizes a slow-and-steady approach, starting with house hacking and gradually buying distressed properties. Will discusses the importance of steady cash flow, how tenant payments covered his mortgages, and the role of market appreciation in boosting his net worth. He also covers managing operational challenges and offers advice for new investors looking to achieve financial independence.
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Burnout Led To A Real Estate Exit Plan
- Will was burned out in tech and wanted to retire at 50 but couldn't access retirement accounts until 59½.
- He chose rental real estate to produce interim income and bridge the gap to his 401(k)/IRA access.
House Hacking Launched His Portfolio
- Will started house hacking at 24 by renting two spare bedrooms in his home to cover the mortgage.
- He later bought a condo at 31 and a townhouse at 34 to let tenants pay down mortgages long-term.
Time Multiplies Small Rental Bets
- Early buy-and-hold properties that barely cash flow still compound over decades through appreciation and rent growth.
- Will regrets not buying more in his 20s because time amplified their value and cash flow.