An investor using real estate to retire early says his rents fell in 2026, but he still increased his profit by focusing on 3 expenses.

Brannon Potts owns a mixture of single-family and multi-family properties. He builds and designs each of his rentals. Courtey of Brannon Potts Brannon Potts uses a 'build-to-rent' strategy, designing and building each of his rentals. The real estate strategy is setting him up for early retirement.