Living Off Rentals
We believe that a high quality rental property is the best investment a person can make. This podcast equips listeners to build a rental portfolio of their own. Each week host, Kirby Atwell, interviews someone who is living off rentals and identifies best practices, advice, and potential investing pitfalls to avoid!
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#286 - How to maximize a property insurance claim with a public adjuster - Andy Gurczak
08/06/2025
#286 - How to maximize a property insurance claim with a public adjuster - Andy Gurczak
Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who helps property owners navigate one of the most stressful (and misunderstood) parts of real estate investing: insurance claims. Andy Gurczak is the founder of AllCity Adjusting, a public adjusting firm that advocates on behalf of property owners to ensure they get the full payout they’re owed—not just the first offer the insurance company throws at them. In this conversation, Andy breaks down the difference between public adjusters and insurance company adjusters, when to bring a public adjuster on board, and why most owners unknowingly leave tens of thousands of dollars on the table. If you’re a rental property owner, this is a must-listen conversation that could save you serious money when disaster strikes. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Andy Gurczak and his background [02:22] What a public adjuster is and how they differ from insurance company adjusters [04:49] What to do if your rental property burns down and any kind of other peril? [06:40] Why you shouldn’t let your contractor handle the insurance claim [09:40] How their fee structure works [13:15] Why insurance companies don’t offer fair compensation upfront [16:05] Common mistakes property owners make when filing a claim [20:21] Specific coverages to look for when buying insurance [23:28] Navigating major storm damage claims and the “games” carriers play [28:03] Specific claim size to work with a public adjuster [30:05] Connect with Andy Gurczak [32:52] Outro Guest Links: Website: Contact Number: 708-655-4186 Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#285 - How to Use Data to Find and Buy Profitable Short-Term Rentals - Taylor Jones
07/30/2025
#285 - How to Use Data to Find and Buy Profitable Short-Term Rentals - Taylor Jones
Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who helps short-term rental investors find the best deals and scale faster using real data. Taylor Jones is a short-term rental investing specialist at STR Search who helps investors build and grow profitable Airbnb portfolios. Listen as he explains how to spot strong STR opportunities using real market and property data—and what red flags to watch for before you buy. You’ll also learn how amenities like pools, pickleball courts, fire pits, and even string lights can seriously boost your booking rates, and why great photography might be the most valuable amenity of all. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Taylor Jones and his background [02:05] How he got into the short-term rental data analysis space [04:56] What makes a good, profitable Airbnb? [08:45] Different means to identify the best properties [13:46] What is bad data, and how to eliminate it? [19:33] Improving data confidence and making an informed decision in rental data analysis [21:21] Taylor's definition of market saturation [30:04] Make the best available decision based on the data you have today [35:50] How to analyze STR comps and project revenue with realistic low-mid-high ranges [37:41] Pool vs. no-pool revenue boosts: $20K–$70K, depending on market [41:26] Why photography is the most powerful STR investment [44:58] STR investing is 80% data, 20% art [45:32] Two paths to higher rates: More luxury or more value [46:38] Matching amenities to your ideal guest demographic [50:14] Outro Guest Links: Website: LinkedIn: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#284 - Building Wealth Across Real Estate Asset Classes for Long-Term Freedom - Brandon Rickman
07/23/2025
#284 - Building Wealth Across Real Estate Asset Classes for Long-Term Freedom - Brandon Rickman
Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who turned grit, experience, and strategy into over 500 successful home flips and now uses that same knowledge to build long-term wealth through long and short-term rentals, and self-storage. Brandon Rickman is a seasoned real estate investor based in Atlanta who scaled his flipping business to over 100 deals a year. He now owns 865 self-storage units, short and long-term rentals, and a private lending company. In this conversation, Brandon walks us through his journey from learning construction with his dad to building scalable, freedom-generating real estate systems. Listen as he breaks down the evolution of his strategy, what made him pivot into self-storage, how to raise private money effectively, and why time freedom, not just financial freedom, is the ultimate goal. Whether you're just getting started or looking to scale sustainably, this episode offers a playbook for building wealth without burning out. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Brandon Rickman and his background [02:17] Getting into real estate and his first deal [05:10] Brandon on being a cop and doing real estate on the side [08:14] Just take imperfect actions; you are not going to have all the answers [09:52] Hope is never a good strategy [10:16] Why short-term rentals became more viable than long-term rentals [16:19] Recognizing the risk of transactional businesses [19:10] Why self-storage offers time freedom and lower maintenance headaches [24:19] Market demand, square footage per capita, and self-storage resiliency [28:09] His advice for people raising private money for the first time [33:34] How Brandon raises 100% of funds without using his capital [35:36] The non-paid marketing [40:53] Structuring a flexible real estate business around family and lifestyle [42:49] Financial freedom is a great thing, but time freedom is even better [45:35] Connect with Brandon Rickman [46:41] Outro Guest Links: Website: https://www.theflipgenius.com/ Email: [email protected] Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/ Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals
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#283 - Build Wealth While Protecting Your Time: The Zen Investor’s Mindset - Jonathan Greene
07/16/2025
#283 - Build Wealth While Protecting Your Time: The Zen Investor’s Mindset - Jonathan Greene
In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we're joined by a thought leader in the real estate investing space who has built a diverse and intentional portfolio, all while designing a lifestyle rooted in peace, purpose, and efficiency. Jonathan Greene is the host of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing and has been investing in real estate since his early twenties. Raised by a real estate-savvy father, Jonathan learned firsthand the power of buying smart and holding long-term. But for Jonathan, it’s never been just about building wealth: it’s about doing it without sacrificing time or values. In this wide-ranging conversation, listen as Jonathan shares how he developed what he calls “time freedom,” why he doesn’t answer phone calls, and how prioritizing self-care has made him a better investor. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Jonathan Greene and his background [02:04] How he gets into the real estate investing world [03:23] The shift from old school to the updated way of investing [05:25] First deals, lipstick flips, and early career in law [09:49] How his background in law and art impacts his investing strategy [14:27] Being an asset hunter [20:16] His main deal source for his deals, especially in Main Street mixed-use [21:41] Hybrid development of Main Street [25:05] The Origin of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing [27:49] Why phone calls are the biggest time-wasters in business [32:49] Scheduling self-care and maintaining boundaries as an entrepreneur [35:34] Effective ways to prioritize things that are important as a real estate investor [41:55] Lifestyle architecture [43:58] How to build your investing network without being pushy [46:28] Why most new investors should stop rushing and start showing up [49:05] Outro Guest Links: Website: https://zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com/ Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/ Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals
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#282 - How to Choose the Right Financing for Your First (or Next) Real Estate Deal - Christian Bachelder
07/09/2025
#282 - How to Choose the Right Financing for Your First (or Next) Real Estate Deal - Christian Bachelder
Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who brings clarity to one of the most confusing parts of real estate investing: financing. Christian Bachelder is the co-founder of The One Brokerage and one of the most trusted lending advisors in the real estate investing space. He is a UC Berkeley graduate, and a former chemical engineer turned seasoned investor. He now helps others invest in real estate by connecting them with the right financing strategies. Listen as he breaks down the different types of loans available to investors—from traditional mortgages to DSCR and hard money loans—and how to use them strategically to grow your portfolio. We also talk about how to qualify for your first loan, when to use each lending product, the truth about BRRRR strategy funding, and why some “creative” financing methods may be more dangerous than they seem. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Christian Bachelder and his background [02:35] From being a chemical engineer to being an investor and real estate lending [04:55] The spark that ignited Christian’s obsession with real estate [08:38] Partnering with David Greene and building The 1 Brokerage [11:32] How to stay competitive with a large variety of multiple loan products [14:01] The three buckets of loans every investor should know [15:55] What is a DSCR Loan, and why do investors love it [19:27] How the BRRRR loan flow works [24:44] DSCR loan terms explained: Rates, down payments, and pitfalls [29:21] Three ways of calculating a rent [31:35] Talk to your lender first before anybody [32:48] Loan options for first-time investors [35:35] 5 proven ways to find down payment funds [43:00] Why good short-term rentals still win despite market noise [46:08] Two main things that encompass the creative financing world [52:58] Connect with Christian Bachelder Guest Links: Website: Instagram: Youtube Podcast: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#281 - How to Scale a Rental Portfolio with $0 by Finding Overlooked Sellers - Daniel Kwak
07/02/2025
#281 - How to Scale a Rental Portfolio with $0 by Finding Overlooked Sellers - Daniel Kwak
Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who proves that starting from scratch doesn’t mean staying stuck. Daniel Kwak is a real estate investor, coach, author, and one half of the renowned Kwak Brothers. By age 23, he and his brother had already syndicated over $10 million in real estate deals—but what makes Daniel’s journey remarkable is how it started: no money, no credit, and no connections. Yet in just one year, he scaled to 87 rental units. In this episode, Daniel shares exactly how he achieved financial freedom by focusing on overlooked sellers and creative strategies like seller financing. He also dives into the mindset, urgency, and resourcefulness investors need to succeed in today’s market. If you're looking for a game plan to start building a rental portfolio from the ground up, this is the episode to listen to. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Daniel Kwak and his journey [04:26] The start of 'Kwak Brothers' [08:24] The power of urgency and how it fuels success [13:42] Understanding the unique economics behind your supply and demand [20:23] Starting the real estate journey with no money, no income, and terrible credit [23:03] Why seller financing was the key to Daniel’s first deals [26:13] How to find older landlords who are ideal for seller financing [31:32] The Reason why a lot of people fail [36:16] "Do it first." [39:18] The shiny object syndrome [49:57] Real estate opportunities to do something fun [56:27] A look at Daniel's week [58:38] Connect with Daniel Kwak Guest Links: Website: Order Daniel’s book here: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#280 - The Co-Host Model That Built a 130-Property STR Empire - Julie George
06/25/2025
#280 - The Co-Host Model That Built a 130-Property STR Empire - Julie George
Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who went from burnout in corporate sales to building and selling one of the most impressive short-term rental empires in the world. Julie George is the author of Million Dollar Host and the founder of a short-term rental business that scaled to 130 properties and generated $8 million in just three years. She did this through a unique co-hosting model where she scaled by empowering her team to take ownership within her business. In this episode, she breaks down how she turned a single Airbnb listing into an empire, the systems she put in place, the challenges she faced (including a story you won’t forget), and how she exited the business at the perfect time - right before COVID hit. Whether you're a short-term rental host, property manager, or investor, you'll walk away with invaluable insights from Julie’s honest and inspiring journey, along with practical strategies you can apply to your own STR business. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Julie George and her background [02:50] How she transitioned from real estate broker to STR entrepreneur [06:21] Her approach to the first potential property owners [09:12] Unique way of scaling your business [14:25] Training co-hosts and a hilarious lesson learned [17:12] What she would do differently if starting again today [25:18] Business valuation and selling a property management company [31:59] Create an LLC and put a management contract in place [34:11] Surviving COVID and the importance of being able to pivot [39:09] Success stories from her coaching clients [45:10] The power of industry community and collaboration [48:46] Connect with Julie George [51:18] Outro Guest Links: Website: https://www.milliondollarhost.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarhost LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-george-milliondollarhost Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milliondollarhost/ Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/ Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals
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#279 - Inside the Assisted Living Model That Nets $40K/Month - Brett Chotkevys
06/18/2025
#279 - Inside the Assisted Living Model That Nets $40K/Month - Brett Chotkevys
Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who is redefining the way investors think about real estate—and doing it in one of the country's most needed and profitable niches. Brett Chotkevys is the co-founder of Platinum Assisted Living Luxury and the creator of a revolutionary assisted living mansion model that blends top-tier residential luxury with world-class elder care. After flipping 200+ homes, Brett transitioned to developing 16-bed luxury assisted living homes that generate $40,000 in monthly net income per facility. In this episode, Brett explains how assisted living became the next big opportunity for real estate investors, what sets his model apart, and how he helps others do the same—even with no prior medical background. If you’ve ever considered blending real estate, business, and purpose, you’ll want to hear this conversation. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Brett Chotkevys and his real estate background [03:10] Transitioning from house flipping to assisted living [07:03] Some of the lessons Brent learned from the flipping experience [10:20] Creating the “Assisted Living Mansion” model [14:42] Licensing and zoning considerations by state [17:17] Assisted Living is different from a hospice house [20:11] What it costs to build and how SBA loans make it possible [26:52] The team, staffing, and operations behind the scenes [35:14] Marketing: How to keep a waitlist of residents [36:31] The Strategic 20 [40:36] Brett’s blueprint for those interested in getting started [43:28] Connect with Brett Chotkevys Guest Links: Website: https://www.assistedlivingmansion.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/assistedlivingmansion/ Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/ Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals
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#278 - How to Use Accelerated Depreciation to Save Thousands on Taxes - Dawn Polin
06/11/2025
#278 - How to Use Accelerated Depreciation to Save Thousands on Taxes - Dawn Polin
Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who helps rental property investors unlock huge tax savings through accelerated depreciation. Dawn Polin is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of experience, including managing the cost segregation practice at a large CPA firm. Today, she’s the Managing Director of Rental Property Refund, a platform that simplifies and automates accelerated depreciation studies so everyday investors can take full advantage of this powerful tax strategy. Listen as she explains what cost segregation is, how this strategy can dramatically reduce your tax burden and even offset W-2 income, and what’s on the horizon for bonus depreciation laws. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Dawn Polin and her background [01:33] Dawn's background and her journey into tax strategy [02:08] What is Cost Segregation and why does it matter? [03:23] The step-by-step cost segregation process [06:45] Strategies people use to offset asset depreciation [08:25] The difference between short-term and long-term rentals [09:44] Long-term rentals are going to be passive [12:50] Streamlining with rental property refund [14:42] Common mistakes real estate investors make Guest Links / Special Links: Get 10% off on Rental Property Refund's tax tool by checking out their free webinar below ⬇️ https://rentalpropertyrefund.com/aff-wh-refersion.php?rfsn=8663927.c9edf7 Plus, get an extra $150 off by using the promo code KIRBY150, exclusively for the Living Off Rentals community. Website: https://rentalpropertyrefund.com/ Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/ Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals
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#277 - The EASIEST Financing Option for Short Term Rental Investors: DSCR Loans - Jay Anderson
06/04/2025
#277 - The EASIEST Financing Option for Short Term Rental Investors: DSCR Loans - Jay Anderson
Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who’s helped Kirby secure five different DSCR loans over the past year and a half. Jay Anderson is a lender with Visio Lending, a company that specializes in DSCR loans for investment properties. A DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan allows investors to qualify based on a property’s income—not their personal income. It’s a great option for self-employed investors, those without W2 income, or anyone looking to scale without hitting debt-to-income limits. As an active investor himself, Jay knows what it takes to get deals done, especially in today’s market. In this episode, he breaks down how DSCR loans work, what it takes to qualify, and why they’re such a powerful tool for scaling your portfolio. You’ll also learn about how DSCR loans can supercharge your BRRRR strategy and common pitfalls to avoid when applying for financing. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Jay Anderson and his background [02:18] Getting into real estate lending [05:20] What are DSCR loans? [08:30] Qualifications for DSCR loans [13:19] Biggest reasons people get denied financing [20:20] Basic terms for DSCR loan [26:24] Jay's recommendation in terms of financing for someone who wants to do the BRRRR strategy [31:24] Location and type of property most profitable for investors [33:40] His advice for new real estate investors [38:33] Connect with Jay Anderson [39:44] Outro Guest Links: Website: Email: [email protected] Contact Number: 737-910-2344 Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/ Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals
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#276 - How to Turn Failure into Freedom with Real Estate Investing - Matt Aitchison
05/28/2025
#276 - How to Turn Failure into Freedom with Real Estate Investing - Matt Aitchison
Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is Matt Aitchison — a hotelier, investor, and host of the Millionaire Mindcast podcast — whose journey through adversity is nothing short of remarkable. After hitting rock bottom in college and spending time in jail, Matt made a pivotal decision to transform his life. He went on to flip hundreds of homes, build a massive single-family portfolio, and is now scaling a commercial and hospitality real estate empire as CEO of Imagos Hospitality Group. Matt shares how he learned to fail forward, using early setbacks as fuel for success. He and Kirby dive into his transition from single-family rentals to commercial properties, the power of mentorship, and the creative financing strategies he's using to close deals in today’s challenging market. Key Takeaways: [01:00] Introducing Matt Aitchison and his background [02:00] The two types of people when facing adversities and setbacks [08:06] Getting a mentor as a real estate investor [13:59] If you want extraordinary results, be willing to do extraordinary things [17:49] Transition from single-family rentals to commercial real estate investing [23:23] There's a bull market in any bear market [24:17] Season of seller finance [31:22] The beauty of commercial real estate [36:45] The journey of real estate investing is every deal is going to have challenges [43:12] Real estate slowly becomes less about their money, and more about solving problems [48:10] Connect with Matt Aitchison [49:18] Outro Guest Links: Website: https://www.mattaitchison.com/ Imagos Group: https://www.imagosgroup.com/ Millionaire Mindcast Podcast: https://www.millionairemindcast.com/ Wise Investor Collective Mastermind Group: https://wiseinvestorcollective.com/ Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals Facebook Group -www.facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website -www.livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals Instagram -www.instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals
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#275 - Creating a Lifestyle by Design With Turnkey Real Estate Investing - Ali Boone
05/21/2025
#275 - Creating a Lifestyle by Design With Turnkey Real Estate Investing - Ali Boone
Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who escaped the corporate grind and built a lifestyle by design through turnkey real estate. Ali Boone is an engineer, rugby player, pilot, adventurer, and the founder of Hipster Investments. She’s also the author of three different real estate books, including Not Your How-To Guide to Real Estate Investing. In this conversation, Ali shares how she transitioned from aerospace engineering to buying hands-off rental properties—and how that led to her helping others do the same. She breaks down the fundamentals of what turnkey investing really is, how to screen a good provider, and the mindset shifts new investors need to succeed. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [01:35] Introducing Ali Boone and her background [02:30] Getting out of the corporate world [03:16] Making a career out of turnkey rental properties [12:04] What is a turnkey rental property? [16:31] Ali's very first rental turnkey property [29:18] How to screen a good turnkey provider? [30:27] Where did the profits come from? [40:14] Helping people who want to buy some turnkey property [43:28] The fundamentals of turnkey real estate investing [49:00] Ali's version of financial freedom [54:05] Connect with Ali Boone [55:25] Outro Guest Links: Website: https://www.hipsterinvestments.com/ Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals Facebook Group -www.facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website -www.livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals Instagram -www.instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals
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#274 - How Going All In on One Real Estate Market Built Big Wealth (And Community) - Jonna Weber
05/14/2025
#274 - How Going All In on One Real Estate Market Built Big Wealth (And Community) - Jonna Weber
Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is Jonna Weber, a seasoned buy-and-hold investor with two decades of experience investing in single-family and small multifamily properties in Idaho. Jonna runs the Boise Real Estate Investor Network, where she helps connect and support investors across the state. She is also the host of the Idaho Real Estate Investors Podcast. Listen as she shares her journey from buying her first property in 2003 to building a thriving investor community. You’ll hear how she gradually grew her portfolio, why she chose to focus on one market, and how building relationships has been key to both her personal success and the success of those around her. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Jonna Weber and her background [03:48] What got Jonna into real estate? [07:50] Her very first rental bought in 2003 [09:51] Joining forums about real estate and getting help from other people [13:58] Systems and screening in self-managing properties [20:25] Jonna's exit plan for her assets [22:13] Leaving a legacy in the market [25:14] Connecting and building relationships with other investors [32:08] Evaluate your best niche and strategy Guest Links: Website: https://jonnaweber.com/ Boise Real Estate Investor Network: https://www.boiserein.com/ Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/ Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals
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#273 - Converting Garages to ADU's to create massive value
05/07/2025
#273 - Converting Garages to ADU's to create massive value
In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we’re joined by Henry Russell—a Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and multifamily real estate investor with over 15 years of experience. Henry Russell attended the U.S. Naval Academy and went on to complete multiple combat tours in Iraq as a Naval officer. After leaving the Navy, he returned to Baltimore, where he founded a construction company, a property management company, and, in 2020, launched RFC Capital, a veteran-owned investment firm based in San Diego. RFC Capital specializes in a unique and impactful strategy: converting underutilized carports and garages into affordable rental units. This creative approach not only delivers strong returns for investors but also helps address San Diego’s growing affordable housing crisis. Listen to hear about Henry’s unique strategy and how to add tons of value to garage spaces by turning them into livable apartments. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Henry Russell and his background [03:17] His transition from the Navy to real estate investing [05:04] Different ways to start in real estate investing [13:45] Partnership to build a strong real estate resume [16:34] Henry's strategy for success [20:15] Converting garages to apartment units [24:21] Defensive strategy to buy real estate [30:01] Doubling the rental income by renovating existing units [39:30] The Ideal type of investor Henry works with [43:21] His advice for first-time investors [46:55] Connect with Henry Russell Guest Links: Website: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#272 - Key Legal Considerations When Scaling a Rental Business - Diana Khan
04/30/2025
#272 - Key Legal Considerations When Scaling a Rental Business - Diana Khan
Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is an award-winning attorney, entrepreneur, and mom of three who owns seven businesses—including her own law firm. Diana Khan, named one of the Top 40 Young Lawyers in the country, simplifies the legal side of real estate investing and shares how to structure your business to protect your assets and scale with confidence. From LLCs to holding companies to personal trusts, she walks through what each one is and what every rental property owner needs to know to grow the right way. Whether you’re buying your first rental or rapidly scaling your portfolio, this episode is packed with legal insight that could save you a lot of money (and headaches) down the line. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Diana Khan and her background [01:45] Her time management as a business owner, attorney, and mom of three children [03:13] Operating her businesses independently [07:04] Best entity set up for rental property owners [14:35] Diana's simple explanation about LLC and personal trust [17:48] Setting up a trust [20:22] Biggest mistakes for rental property owners [24:51] The process of failure to pay rent [28:26] How do you get a rental license? [37:40] What is an umbrella policy in real estate investing? [43:59] Connect with Diana Khan Guest Links: Website: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#271 - How He Replaced His Tech Salary with Short Term Rentals - Stylianos Kalamaras
04/23/2025
#271 - How He Replaced His Tech Salary with Short Term Rentals - Stylianos Kalamaras
Joining me on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who’s been an athlete, Navy veteran, cyber engineer, and now, a short-term rental investor. Stylianos “Steve” Kalamaras is a fighter in every sense of the word. A former boxer turned real estate investor, he’s built an impressive short-term rental portfolio that brings in solid cash flow to rival his tech salary. He is also a member of my First Vacation Rental Investment Blueprint Program, and since joining, he’s closed on a handful of standout deals, including one where he converted a two-unit into a three-unit property that’s already generating over $3,000 in monthly cash flow. In this episode, we dive into how each chapter of his life, from sports to military service to tech, has contributed to his success as an investor. We also talk about the lessons he learned through the deals he’s closed, working with contractors, and why a good house hack might just be the best financial decision you can make. Enjoy the episode! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Stylianos Kalamaras and his background [02:24] Before getting into real estate [05:28] Skills as a professional athlete and military that played a part in his success as a real estate investor [08:18] His first deal and first full rental [15:42] Launching a new property [17:31] What is the BRRRR strategy? [21:07] The bare minimum in considering a deal [25:23} The biggest risk in business is a knowledge gap [31:21] Getting the kids involved [32:02] "Get started as soon as you can." [37:26] Connect with Stylianos Kalamaras Guest Links: Instagram: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#270 - The Social Media Strategy That Generated $50K in Direct Bookings - Kamille Longstreet
04/16/2025
#270 - The Social Media Strategy That Generated $50K in Direct Bookings - Kamille Longstreet
Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone with a 20-year background in the digital media space. Kamille Longstreet is a real estate investor, influencer, and co-founder of Stay Booked, a company that helps vacation rental owners master independent marketing to grow their bookings. With over 20 years of experience in the media and digital marketing industry, Kamille was able to generate over $50K in direct bookings (on top of her Airbnb revenue) and grow her Instagram following to 10K+ in less than 9 months. Listen as she shares the social media strategies to get direct bookings for your properties, how to work with social media influencers, and why social media marketing is a great tool for property hosts. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Kamille Longstreet and her background [02:02] Getting into short-term rentals [09:07] Barriers to moving to another country [19:02] The eight playbooks of how to start getting more direct bookings [25:52] How do you hire an influencer? [28:03] Negotiating and making an agreement with influencers [30:54] Branding is very important [33:18] Content creation [37:53] Creating the direct booking website [49:32] About email marketing [01:00:10] Connect with Kamille Longstreet Guest Links: Website: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#269 - How to Boost Rental Revenue with Direct Bookings - Ollie Laing
04/09/2025
#269 - How to Boost Rental Revenue with Direct Bookings - Ollie Laing
In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we’re joined by UK-based short-term rental investor Ollie Laing, who’s cracked the code on direct bookings. While most hosts rely heavily on platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com, Ollie generates over 50% of his revenue from direct bookings through his own website. In this episode, he shares exactly how he does it. He also talks about some of the key lessons he’s learned while building a successful vacation rental business, including how he manages properties remotely, his go-to tactics for driving direct bookings, and the strategies he uses to mitigate risk. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [01:59] How Ollie started in short-term rentals [05:11] Owning your properties vs managing others [11:37] Mitigating problems in short-term rentals [15:06] Ollie on remote management of properties [21:21] About SuiteOp [26:19] Tactics for getting direct bookings [32:21] Mitigating the risk for direct bookings [35:55] His advice for people starting their rental business [43:56] Connect with Ollie Laing Guest Links: Website: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#268 - Figuring out your true net worth and gaps in your wealth - Donald Pearson
04/02/2025
#268 - Figuring out your true net worth and gaps in your wealth - Donald Pearson
Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is Donald Pearson, a Wealth Management Advisor at Westpac Wealth Partners who holds an impressive list of certifications. Donald is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and a Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®), and he helps individuals and business owners reach their financial goals as efficiently as possible. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Donald was commissioned as a Marine Corps officer and later served as a Financial Manager in the Marine Corps. Listen as he shares his full financial journey, the key areas you need to focus on to achieve financial freedom, and why good financial planning is an ongoing process. He also breaks down the four domains of financial planning and walks us through the “mathematical equation” of financial freedom. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Donald Pearson and his background [08:02] Helping clients become more diversified and well-rounded [12:59] The four domains of financial planning [17:56] Living into someone's living balance sheet [24:17] Good financial planning and decision-making is an ongoing process [31:09] Where do successful people put their money? [44:54] Connect with Donald Pearson Guest Links: Email: [email protected] Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/ Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals
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#267 - Short-Term Rental Design for SUPER High Revenue - Mark Lumpkin
03/26/2025
#267 - Short-Term Rental Design for SUPER High Revenue - Mark Lumpkin
In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we are joined by Mark Lumpkin, a real estate investor who fell in love with short-term rentals 10 years ago. Mark has helped over 500 short-term rental investors optimize their properties—handling everything from renovations to design—and has guided many others in establishing their own successful rentals. Listen as Mark shares his journey with short-term rentals and how this investment strategy has provided him the flexibility to pursue his passions. We also dive into his work with STR Cribs, exploring how thoughtful design choices can make rentals stand out. Plus, we discuss why furniture, décor, and strategic renovations are essential for maximizing cash flow in the short-term rental market. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Mark Lumpkin and his background [04:19] How he got into the real estate industry [07:21] Choose a property for short-term rentals with your guest avatar [11:37] Recommended budget for furnishings and design for your property [14:41] What is data-driven design? [18:16] The importance of leaning on expert experience from professional designers [27:57] Doing quick preventive maintenance regularly [31:14] The shift in trends for short-term rentals [36:22] Connect with Mark Lumpkin Guest Links Website: Email: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#266 - How to turn 1 rental into 8 rentals (and massively increase cash flow) - Atticus LeBlanc
03/19/2025
#266 - How to turn 1 rental into 8 rentals (and massively increase cash flow) - Atticus LeBlanc
Joining us in this episode is someone who has been making waves in the affordable housing space. He is a returning guest, previously appearing on Episode 92 of Living Off Rentals in 2021. Atticus LeBlanc is the founder of PadSplit, the country’s largest co-living marketplace, which helps property owners increase cash flow while providing affordable housing for thousands of residents. Since launching in 2017, PadSplit has housed more than 42,000 people and has grown to over 17,000 shared housing units across multiple U.S. markets. An entrepreneur since 2005, Atticus was an affordable housing developer and contractor before founding PadSplit. Listen as he shares more about how PadSplit works and discusses how he converts living spaces into bedrooms to create massive cash flow. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Atticus LeBlanc and his background [03:47] How PadSplit works? [11:22] Type of property that best works for PadSplit members [17:10] The fractionalization of real estate by time versus the fractionalization of real estate by space [26:25] Managing the challenges of bureaucracy and zoning issues [33:53] How to manage different personalities under one roof? [49:05] Connect with Atticus LeBlanc Guest Links: Website: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#265 - Is Real Estate Investing a Better Option Than College? - Steven Rich
03/12/2025
#265 - Is Real Estate Investing a Better Option Than College? - Steven Rich
Is college the best path to financial success, or is there another way? In this episode, Steven Rich shares his bold decision to drop out of his mechanical engineering program and dive headfirst into real estate investing. Now, he is the owner of 50 service accommodation rooms with bookings across several online travel agency (OTA) platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com. Steven reveals the experiences, lessons, risks, and rewards of building a real estate business instead of following the traditional college route. Tune in to hear his story, and enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Steven Rich and his background [02:57] His decision to leave college [07:28] The worst-case scenario of leaving your full-time job or college degree [11:14] Risky move to own a 22-room hotel [23:05] Time frame between purchasing the property and start taking bookings [31:38] Optimizing on- and off-seasons in property bookings [41:54] FAIL: First Attempt In Learning [49:20] Outro Guest Links: Follow Steven on Instagram: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#264 - From Wealth Manager to Building Personal Real Estate Wealth - Austin Palacios
03/05/2025
#264 - From Wealth Manager to Building Personal Real Estate Wealth - Austin Palacios
For today's episode of Living Off Rentals, we are joined by Austin Palacios, a short-term rental investor based in Miami. He is also the bestselling author of “Airbnb Co-hosting Secrets: How to Start and Scale a Co-Hosting Business in 30 Days,” and has been featured on MSN, Mogul's of Business, and US Times. Austin started his career in wealth management and transitioned into investing in real estate at the age of 23. Now, he holds a portfolio of properties across Florida and Chicago. Listen as he shares his journey since leaving his day job in 2021 to focus on investing in real estate full-time. He also reveals a clever strategy for generating rental income without actually owning the property. Sounds interesting, right? Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Austin Palacios and his background [02:48] Going full-time in real estate investing [06:56] Getting into short-term rentals [13:33] Risks of Airbnb or short-term rentals [18:03] The downside and upside of co-hosting [24:59] Mistakes people make as they're getting into co-hosting [27:36] Type of team members Austin have [36:00] Finding the right market in real estate [43:03] Connect with Austin Palacios Guest Links: Website: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#263 - How to pick winning investments based on school districts - Sean O'Dowd
02/26/2025
#263 - How to pick winning investments based on school districts - Sean O'Dowd
Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has built a portfolio around one of the most sought-after factors in housing—access to top-tier schools. Sean O'Dowd is the Managing Director of Scholastic Capital, a real estate fund that acquires and rents out single-family homes in elite school districts. He began his career at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and graduated with honors from The Wharton School of Business. Listen as he shares how he carved out this niche in real estate, what it was like growing up with parents who were against real estate investing, and why his investing strategy is so profitable. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Sean O'Down and his background [03:38] His parents are anti-real estate investing [07:15] Ideal type of property to own in school districts [08:20] Unlevered yield on cost [22:43] Open-ended fund model vs closed-end fund [23:57] Two kinds of ways fund managers get paid [33:01] Three different elements on total returns [37:08] Fixable and not-fixable decisions [40:39] Connect with Sean O'Dowd Guest Links: Website: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#262 - How to identify a high cash-flowing short-term rental - Julie Gates
02/19/2025
#262 - How to identify a high cash-flowing short-term rental - Julie Gates
Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has been a real estate investor since 2004 and has a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and self-storage properties. Julie Gates started SID WAS HERE in 2017, which specializes in short-term and long-term rentals. She also produces a local podcast about investing in Savannah, Georgia, called Cashflow Savannah, and hosts a monthly meetup in the area called Cashflow Savannah Meetup. Listen as she shares how she started her journey as a real estate investor, her focus on short-term rentals, medium-term rentals, self-storage, and commercial properties, and the keys to identifying a high-cash-flowing short-term rental. Let's dive in! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Julie Gates and her background [02:25] Julie's first property [09:42] Getting a real estate license [18:55] Doing medium-term rentals while doing short-term rentals [33:22] Legitimacy over followers [36:46] How do you identify a high cash-flowing short-term rental? [41:12] Real estate is about the numbers [45:12] The biggest lesson Julie learned in her real estate journey [50:11] Connect with Julie Gates Guest Links: Website: Instagram: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#261 - Sportscaster to failing entrepreneur to successful short-term rental investor - Kyle Stanley
02/12/2025
#261 - Sportscaster to failing entrepreneur to successful short-term rental investor - Kyle Stanley
In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we’re joined by someone who went from sportscaster to struggling entrepreneur, before finally finding the success and fulfillment he was looking for through short term rental investing. Kyle Stanley spent a decade as a serial entrepreneur before discovering real estate. At 31, he took a chance on investing and quickly realized the power of short-term rentals to generate significant cash flow and transform his financial future. What started as listing a spare room on Airbnb turned into a thriving short-term rental business. Kyle scaled his portfolio, built a management company that grew to 70+ units, sold that company, and now lives off his own rentals while teaching others how to make money through real estate investing via his podcast and platform, The Fearless Investors. This episode is full of valuable insights on scaling with intention, deciding on a real estate exit strategy, creative financing, and more. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Kyle Stanley and his background [03:48] His decision to get started investing in short-term rentals [06:59] Skills + Best Exit Strategy [17:09] Kyle on building true financial freedom [20:50] What is Creative Financing? [27:26] Identifying properties to invest [33:08] Difference between people who struggle and people who are successful in short-term rental investments [37:31] Quantity versus Quality in short-term rentals [46:21] Connect with Kyle Stanley Guest Links: Website: Visit for a free 15-minute training Email: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#260 - Remote Real Estate Investing for Financial Independence - Michael Albaum
02/05/2025
#260 - Remote Real Estate Investing for Financial Independence - Michael Albaum
Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has spent the last decade mastering remote real estate investing across a range of property types. Michael Albaum is a seasoned real estate investor who began his journey in 2012 and has since built a portfolio spanning various asset classes. As the creator of MyFI (Financial Independence) Academy, he now helps others achieve financial independence through real estate investing. In this episode, Michael shares how his early mindset shifts led him to multifamily investing, why he decided to focus on just a few markets, and how he managed to invest remotely—even while traveling internationally and living on the road. He also dives into his definition of financial independence, the sacrifices he made along the way, and his advice for anyone looking to get started in real estate. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Michael Albaum and his background [06:02] Michael's mindset shifts in real estate [08:45] The hardships of real estate [17:34] His journey after that first deal! [22:06] You can diversify within a particular market [28:45] Being a professional remote real estate investor [30:54] Michael's definition of financial independence [38:20] His best deal! [42:09] Connect with Michael Albaum Guest Links: Website: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#259 - How the right LLC structure can save you - Glenn H. Truitt Esq.
01/29/2025
#259 - How the right LLC structure can save you - Glenn H. Truitt Esq.
Joining us on this special fifth-anniversary episode of Living Off Rentals is an attorney with over 15 years of experience helping high-net-worth individuals protect their assets and grow their wealth. Glenn Truitt is the co-founder of Private Wealth Law, where he focuses on everything from Mergers and Acquisitions to Corporate Governance and Asset Protection. Born in the suburbs of Chicago and growing up in Denver, Glenn is a proud graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy (graduating 8th in his class) and served as a Ballistic Missile Submarine Officer in the Navy before earning his law degree from Stanford Law School. In this episode, Glenn breaks down the corporate governance strategies that real estate investors need to know. From choosing the right LLC structure to understanding Series LLCs and Family Limited Partnerships, Glenn shares tips to help you reduce your risk while saving time and money in the long run. If you’re serious about protecting your investments, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Listen and enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [03:10] Introducing Glenn Truitt and his background [08:40] Common Misconceptions for Business Law for Real Estate Investors [15:56] About piercing in real estate [25:11] Series LLC vs Individual [36:37] Glenn's recommendations on the best way to partner in business [42:00] Unsaid expectations, pre-planned problems [48:18] Family Limited Partnership (FLP) [54:33] Connect with Glenn Guest Links: Website: Email: The ABCs of LLCs: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#258 - Leveraging your network to find deals - Buddy Rushing
01/22/2025
#258 - Leveraging your network to find deals - Buddy Rushing
For the third time, we've got Buddy Rushing coming back for today's episode of Living Off Rentals. He is the co-owner, president, and CEO of White Feather Investments, a company whose mission is to educate and empower military members to achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. Buddy is a Marine Corps veteran whose passion is to help fellow military personnel, and their families generate passive income and achieve financial freedom. One year after his last appearance, we’ll hear more about Buddy's journey in the real estate investing space and how he continuously provides value to people through community building. He also talks about how it’s possible to make $600,000 on wholesale (whow!), the upcoming Financial Freedom Summit, and his outlook for 2025 in the real estate investing space. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Buddy Rushing and his background [04:45] Spending time providing value to people [10:09] His evolution as an investor [20:35] It is possible to make $600,000 in wholesale [23:27] The pros and cons of syndication [32:26] What is the Financial Freedom Summit? [44:45] Buddy's outlook for 2025 in real estate investing [54:13] Connect with Buddy Guest Links: Website: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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#257 - Creating Financial Freedom while serving in the Army - Beau Webb
01/15/2025
#257 - Creating Financial Freedom while serving in the Army - Beau Webb
Joining us in today's episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has served as a Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot in the US Army for seven years. While flying in the Army Beau Webb discovered seller financing, and was able to utilize this strategy to build a portfolio of rental properties. Because of his real estate investments, he was able to leave the military just this past year and not have to worry about finding another W2 job. Beau currently owns a portfolio of over 40 doors of all different types of rental properties. Listen as he shares some of the moves that allowed him to get to financial freedom quickly, as well as the mistakes he made which is part of everyone's real estate investing journey. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Beau Webb and his background [02:15] His first deal [06:35] Seller financing in creating finance [15:31] Beau's unicorn deal [25:09] How does refinancing the seller finance deal work? [34:41] Skill acquired from the military in screening people [49:48] Advice for people who are starting their real estate journey Guest Links: Website: Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – Living Off Rentals Website – Living Off Rentals Instagram – Living Off Rentals TikTok –
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