387: Time Freedom Through 7 Deals in Her First 3 Years With Megan Greathouse

<p>On today's show: the massive impact of just a few flips and a few <strong>small multifamily rental properties.</strong></p><p>Starting in 2017, that combination allowed our guest <strong>Megan Greathouse</strong> to step aside from her W-2 job (her husband still works) and spend much more time with her two young kids... all while dedicating just <strong>5 hours per month</strong> to self-managing her portfolio in <strong>St. Louis</strong>.</p><p>Want to know how she did it? Megan spells it all out in this episode and provides the <strong>exact tools and templates</strong> she uses to maximize her efficiency—enabling her business to serve <em>her </em>and allowing more time for <strong>what really matters</strong>.</p><p>Give Megan a follow, and <strong>share this episode</strong> with a friend, partner, spouse, or family member who you think might enjoy it!</p><p>In This Episode We Cover:</p><ul><li><strong>Starting out</strong> with a fourplex</li><li>Investing with a <strong>full-time job</strong> and <strong>kids</strong></li><li>The P.R.O.P. system for <strong>property management</strong></li><li>How Megan and her husband use the "2 in 5 Rule" to avoid <strong>capital gains taxes</strong></li><li>How she uses real estate to create <strong>time freedom</strong> and hang out more with her kids</li><li><strong>Flipping</strong> an old house near Washington University in St. Louis</li><li>A <strong>BRRRR</strong> "fail" (contractor issues) that turned out OK</li><li>Lessons she learned in the <strong>military</strong></li><li>The key to avoiding <strong>analysis paralysis</strong>: "Get to 80% and go!"</li><li>Buying a <strong>60-acre farm</strong> outside the city</li><li><strong>And SO much more!</strong></li></ul><p>Links from the Show</p><ul><li><a href="http://biggerpockets.com/forums" target="_blank">BiggerPockets Forums</a></li><li><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/bookstore" target="_blank">BiggerPockets Bookstore</a></li><li><a href="https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast" target="_blank