How does a world-class soccer star set himself up for a lifetime of financial freedom? Rental properties! That’s the story on today’s episode of The BiggerPockets Podcast, where we sit down with Nat “The Beard” Borchers to learn how he built a sizable portfolio of rental properties while traveling the country (and the world!) as a professional athlete. Nat shares his humble “hammer-swinging” beginnings, as well as the systems that today allow him to live a life of freedom while others manage his units. Don’t miss a moment of this powerful and hilarious episode!   Links from the Show BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Money Show BiggerPockets Events BiggerPockets 1031 Exchange Guide The 1031 Exchange Ultimate Guide for Real Estate Investors (blog) BiggerPockets Landlord Forms True Submeter BiggerPockets Podcast 131: Investing in Multifamily Properties in a HOT Real Estate Market with Serge Shukhat AppFolio Mindy's Twitter Profile Mindy's Instagram Brandon's Twitter Profile Brandon's Instagram Click here to visit the full show notes.