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Paul has a $1.6 million net worth at 40 years old—impressive by any standard—but he’s stuck wondering: Can I retire in the next 5-6 years? In this episode of BiggerPockets Money, Paul shares his journey from debt payoff to building substantial rental income during COVID-19. Now he’s sitting on significant equity, strong cash flow, and a critical question: What’s the fastest route to FIRE?

Hosts Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench dive deep into Paul’s complete financial picture—his income, expenses, real estate portfolio, and debt—to map out his optimal path to early retirement. Should he pay down mortgages? Buy more properties? Pivot to index funds? They explore every angle to help Paul retire by 45-46.

If you’re wondering how to accelerate your own FIRE timeline when you’re already doing well financially, this episode is packed with actionable strategies.

00:00 Can Paul FIRE in 5 Years?
01:36 $1.6M Portfolio
12:42 Mortgage Payoff vs. Investment
17:25 FIRE Plan
24:43 Investment Strategies
25:02 Supply and Demand in Real Estate
26:46 Interest Rates and Rental Market Dynamics
31:28 Cash Position for FIRE
37:48 Planning for Early Retirement
42:22 Connect with Paul!