How to Retire Rich by Owning Four Local Properties—No Fame or Startup Needed
About 20 years ago, I had a realization. It wasn’t earth-shattering for the world, but it shook my world—and it just might change yours too:
If you own and control four homes in your area, you can become a millionaire.
That’s right. You don’t need to invent the next big thing. You don’t need to write a bestseller or chase social media fame. You don’t even need to be known in your own neighborhood.
A famous actor once said, “Seek the fortune, not the fame—fame is overrated.” And I couldn’t agree more.
The Birth of the Four-Home Formula
Back in the early 2000s, when the average home price hovered around $250,000, I started teaching what I now call the Four-Home Formula. The concept was simple: own four income-producing properties and hold onto them.
Fast-forward to 2025: the average sale price of a home is now over $400,000. And yet, the formula still works—possibly better than ever.
Why? Because building wealth with real estate isn’t just about market appreciation. It’s about consistent cash flow, tax advantages, and asset growth over time. In short, it’s about becoming a Backyard Millionaire.
What Is a Backyard Millionaire?
Being a Backyard Millionaire isn’t just about having a seven-figure net worth. It’s about building real wealth—in your own community, with your own two hands, using a proven formula that works.
When you own four well-managed rental homes:
You generate passive income for life.
You benefit from long-term appreciation.
You unlock incredible tax advantages.
And you contribute to your local economy, solving a real housing need.
Yes, being a landlord comes with its challenges. But it also comes with purpose. You’re not just investing—you’re building a legacy. You're creating generational wealth and serving your community in a meaningful way.
Ready to Build Wealth Where You Live?
I wrote the Millionaire Maker to be your guide. It’s a straightforward, actionable blueprint for how to create lasting wealth—right in your own backyard.
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The path to wealth isn’t reserved for the famous, the genius, or the lucky. It’s available to anyone willing to take purposeful steps—and it might start with just four homes.
Let’s build your future—one door at a time.
– Chris Story