In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas and Ryan sit down with short-term rental investor Michael Chang to discuss how he went from Wall Street investment banker to building a 38-property short-term rental empire. Michael shares how he leveraged rental arbitrage, short-term rental tax strategies, and automation to achieve financial freedom. Tune in to learn: - How Michael transitioned from a high-pressure Wall Street career to full-time real estate investor. - The basics of rental arbitrage and why it’s an ideal starting point for new investors. - How Michael scaled his short-term rental business to 38 properties while optimizing for tax efficiency. - The key technology and AI tools that help him manage his portfolio remotely. - Strategies for reducing taxes and maximizing cash flow as a short-term rental investor. To become a client, request a consultation from Hall CPA, PLLC at go.therealestatecpa.com/3KSEev6 Are You Ready for the 2025 Tax Changes? Click HERE to Access the FREE Tracker: go.therealestatecpa.com/4gDayj7 Join the Tax Smart Insiders Community: go.therealestatecpa.com/3Xx1Cpd Check out Thomas's new YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@thomascastelli Connect with Michael: https://www.strlikethebest.com/ The Tax Smart Real Estate Investors podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.