Businessinsider iconBusinessinsiderAug 28, 2026

After falling behind on retirement savings, a Gen-Xer turned to real estate. He explains how he built a 7-figure portfolio starting with $15,000.

Real estate investor Brannon Potts, who uses a "build-to-rent" strategy, got started with about $15,000 of his own money.

After falling behind on retirement savings, a Gen-Xer turned to real estate. He explains how he built a 7-figure portfolio starting with $15,000.

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Real estate investor Brannon Potts, who uses a "build-to-rent" strategy, got started with about $15,000 of his own money.

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