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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: https://www.instagram.com/austin__palacios/
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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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: https://scholasticcapital.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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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: https://sidwashere.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidwashere912/
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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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 https://thefearlessinvestors.co/ for a free 15-minute training
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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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: https://www.myfiacademy.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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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: https://privatewealthlawinc.com/
Email: [email protected]
The ABCs of LLCs: https://privatewealthlawinc.com/insights/#papers
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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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: https://financialfreedom.events/
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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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: https://www.instagram.com/realestatewebb/
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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In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we interviewed Stephanie Figueros. Before her real estate journey, she was once a registered nurse.
Now, she has a unique story and expertise owning short-term rentals, flipping properties, partnering with other investors, and utilizing virtual assistants to run her business.
In addition, she also has a platform to help other people hire VAs as well.
Listen as they discuss the importance of hiring VAs for your rental business, what her first few deals look like, and the top lessons she learned along the way!
Enjoy the show!
Key Takeaways:
[00:00] Introducing Stephanie Figueros and her background
[01:43] From the healthcare industry to real estate
[07:07] The pros and cons of arbitrage
[14:50] The mental shift from W2 jobs to real estate investing
[20:19] The issue of insurance and financing when leaving full-time work
[24:20] What does Stephanie's business structure look like?
[32:11] Screening for the right VAs
[47:20] The ability to handle multiple personalities
Guest Links:
Website: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniefigueros
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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Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who utilized long term rentals as a way to exit his 9-5 job and live a life of freedom.
Michael Zuber is the author of 'One Rental at a Time,' and aims to help people start their real estate investing journey by simplifying the process.
In this episode, Michael shares his journey from working full-time, to buying his first rental property, suggestion for those just getting started, and the basics of wealth building with real estate in cash flow.
Listen and enjoy the show!
Key Takeaways
[00:00] Introducing Michael Zuber and his background
[02:45] The Basics of Wealth Building with Real Estate
[08:00] What are buybacks?
[16:33] The Appreciation of Net Worth Alone is Not Enough
[18:00] The benefit of his daily financial show
[24:50] The impact of the upcoming administration on the real estate
[36:25] Michael's advice for real estate investors
Guest Links:
Website: https://onerentalatatime.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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In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we are joined by someone who started as a struggling immigrant with $20, a bag of clothes, and no knowledge of English. Larisa Olteanu is now a CEO investor and a philanthropist.
She is the CEO and Founder of Unshakable Wealth and the author of Destined for Wealth, a Wall Street Journal best-seller.
Listen as she shares her journey from the humble streets of Moldova to the US, through resilience, determination, and financial knowledge. She also answers the question of how to build unshakeable wealth. It is an inspirational episode; enjoy the show!
Key Takeaways:
[00:00] Introducing Larisa Olteanu and her background
[02:36] From Moldova to the US
[15:11] Realizing she had a passion for finance
[18:39] The holistic approach to building wealth
[23:40] The technical part of building wealth
[33:08] Finding freedom and still making a great living at the same time
[49:59] The beauty of real estate
[53:37] What's next after leaving your full-time job?
[56:28] Larisa's biggest flexes
[01:01:13] Connect with Larisa Olteanu
Guest Links:
Free Money Course: www.unshakablewealth.com/kirby
Amazon Link to Destined For Wealth: https://amzn.to/4dYGLju
People can also purchase the book directly on Larisa’s website for a discounted price and extra free bonuses. Link to The Book on their website:
www.unshakablewealth.com/ebook
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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In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we have a guest who grew from zero properties to over 200 long term and short-term rentals.
William Powers and his daughter Shannon, share how they work together in the family business.
William started the business with very humble goals, and shares some of the key things he did that allowed him to scale it to an extremely profitable company.
Learn about the differences between their rent to own strategy and the short term rental strategy, both of which are key strategies in their business.
Enjoy the show!
Key Takeaways:
[00:00] Introducing William and Shannon Powers and their background
[02:09] Getting into the real estate
[08:17] Shift to rent-to-own strategy
[14:25] How much does it cost to set up properties?
[23:48] What does an ideal deal look like?
[28:00] William and Shannon's advice for first-time real estate investors
[37:43] Staying motivated after financial freedom
[42:01] Keep mistakes small, keep wins big
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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In this episode, Kirby interviewed Andrew Keel about an investing strategy that usually doesn’t get enough attention, but can be an awesome path to high cash flow and financial freedom - manufactured home investing.
Andrew Keel is the host of the podcast “Passive Mobile Home Park Investing.”
He is included in the Top 100 owners of manufactured homes with over 3,000 units under management across 10 states.
Listen on his mobile home investing journey as he shares how he turns undermanaged and mismanaged manufacturing home communities into cash flowing assets with increased occupancy and decreased operational expenses. Enjoy the show!
Key Takeaways:
[00:00] Introducing Andrew Keel and his background
[02:28] How he started investing in mobile home investing
[07:53] Advantage of investing in manufactured homes
[14:07] Difference between mobile home parks and RV parks
[23:10] Mobile Home Parks Maintenance
[27:19] Seller financing in mobile home parks
[32:27] Expected returns for this strategy
[37:03] Connect with Andrew Keel
[37:45] Outro
Guest Links:
Website: https://keelteam.com/
Want to have a free e-book from Andrew Keel?
Visit us at https://keelteam.com/top-20-things-learned-from-mobile-home-park-investing/
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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In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we are joined by a West Point graduate and former Special Operations Green Beret Officer.
Quinn McArthur got involved in real estate investing after leaving the Army. He became an expert in an interesting niche which can be extremely profitable and lower risk… land investing.
Quinn buys and sells land, and lends on land deals other investors are doing.
This outside the box strategy allows you to avoid having to deal with tenants and toilets, while also building significant streams of income.
Learn how you can do this yourself, or invest alongside Quinn in one of his upcoming deals. Enjoy the show!
Key Takeaways:
[00:00] Introducing and his background
[07:22] His Experience at the Special Forces Qualification Course
[09:27] Decision to leave the Army and get into real estate investing
[19:28] The strategy to build up cash flow from land investment
[21:50] How do you know the market value of the land you are buying?
[5:42] Strategy for selling land
Guest Links:
Website: https://apexcapitalre.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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In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we are joined by a legal expert who specializes in the real estate space.
Bishoy Habib has 12 years of legal experience as a lawyer. He is also the founder of Levacy Legal and owns a real estate brokerage as well.
He talks about his experiences and how he helps clients in real estate, business law, and estate planning.
Get to know the answers to common legal questions for real estate investors and minimize the risk of lawsuits and liability. Enjoy the show!
Key Takeaways:
[00:00] Introducing Bishoy Habib and his background
[02:42] Wanting to become an attorney
[13:36] Common mistakes investors make in deal structuring
[23:15] The issue of transferring from your name into an LLC
[25:35] The balance between legal structures
[31:24] How to find the right attorney
[38:58] Connect with Bishoy Habib
[40:21] What is the Sub2 deal?
Guest Links:
Website: https://levacylegal.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attorneybishoy/
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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Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who manages over 300 million dollars in assets and has 10+ years of experience in real estate.
Andrew McNair is the host of a weekly radio show called "What Your Money Would Say." He is also the host of the podcast, "Rich, Young, and Powerful."
He appeared as a financial commentator in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Fox Business and contributor at Market Watch.
In addition, Andrew is the author of three different books: Don't Be Penny Wise and Dollar Foolish, Tithe: A Living Testimony, and The Giving Crisis.
Andrew is the President and Founder of SWAN (Sleep Well At Night) Capital.
You won't want to miss Andrew as he shares insights about tithing and giving, legacy about wealth, and business as a charity. Listen and enjoy the show!
Key Takeaways:
[00:00] Introducing Andrew McNair and his background
[02:25] Starting with real estate investing as a young teenager
[12:06] Balancing how much to give and balancing that drive
[21:06] What property to purchase and how to fund it?
[35:13] The positive impacts of raising your giving
[41:49] To think that success is a straight arrow is foolishness
Guest Links:
Website: https://swan-capital.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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Section 8 can be an extremely profitable investing strategy, but there are also quite a few pitfalls investors need to be aware of.
On this episode of Living Off Rentals we feature the founder of a company called Section 8 Done Right.
Mike Curadossi is a real estate investor who is an expert in Section 8 rentals. He has built a portfolio of 72 Section 8 rentals in the past 11 years and generates over $46,000 cash flow monthly.
In this episode, he discusses the profit potential of the Section 8 investing strategy. He also shares ways to mitigate the headaches of Section 8 by doing it right. Enjoy the show!
Key Takeaways:
[00:00] Introducing Mike Curadossi and his background
[02:24] What attracted Mike to invest in Section 8 rentals
[05:43] The process for identifying Section 8 properties
[23:15] Maintaining relationships with inspectors
[28:17] Administration and maintenance of Section 8 properties
[39:25] Financing the properties
[45:41] Connect with Mike Curadossi
Guest Links:
Website: https://section8doneright.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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Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is a data-driven interior designer who specializes in transforming vacation rentals into profit powerhouses.
Erica Dike is a real estate investor who owns short-term rentals and also manages short-term rentals for others. She combines her background in both business analysis and design to create a proven formula that maximizes ROI through strategic design.
Listen as she shares her expertise in this field and her tips on how to increase bookings during the low season. Enjoy the show!
Key Takeaways:
[00:00] Introducing Erica Dike and her background
[07:36] What is a data-driven design?
[13:19] Designing for value and creating a unique experience
[17:16] Recommended budget for design
[25:38] Recommended time from purchase to set-up
[31:48] Clients Erica worked with
[39:51] Factors that impact booking
[44:14] Design consultation with Erica
[50:40] Connect with Erica Dike
Guest Links:
Website: https://www.ericaooh.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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Joining us for today's episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has been in digital marketing for over ten years, but with the heart of a real estate investor.
Alvaro Berrios wanted to work in the real estate space straight out of college, but when he graduated in 2010, the housing market was terrible.
After working in the digital marketing space since college, he decided to take the plunge last year into high cash flowing short-term rentals.
He joined the First Vacation Rental Investment Blueprint program and invested in his first property which was extremely budget friendly AND produces over $2,000/month of net cash flow!
Listen as he explains how he found this deal, as well as his advice for investors who are looking for a super high cash cash-flowing short-term rental. Enjoy the show!
Key Takeaways:
[00:00] Introducing Alvaro Berrios and his background
[04:49] What does the first property deal look like?
[13:47] Alvaro's Vacation Rental Analyzer Spreadsheet
[20:59] The misconception of investing in short-term rentals
[25:08] Financing a Property
[40:51] Alvaro's advice for first-time investors
[43:58] Connect with Alvaro Berrios
Guest Links:
Website: https://alvaroberrios.com/
Alvaro’s Listings:
The Enchanting Duplex: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1152876805867150691
The Mediterranean Oasis: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1137786685570433653
The Great Lakes Hideaway: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1137676781825775364
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Joining us in this episode is someone who has been a real estate investor for two decades, and is an expert in dealing with house “squatters,” which is an issue that has become prevalent in recent years.
George McCleary is a Squatter and Title Theft Expert who posted a video called "I Stole a House," which exposes how effortless it can be to have a house “stolen” or taken over by squatters. This video really resonated with the public, and received millions of views on social media.
In this episode of Living Off Rentals, George talks about the squatting epidemic that America faces today, and how you can protect yourself and your property.
Tune in to learn how to deal with squatters. Enjoy the show!
Key Takeaways:
[00:00] Introducing George McLeary and his background
[03:29] The Prevalence of Squatting
[07:55] Methods to drive away squatters
[15:23] If the guest decides to be a squatter
[17:45] Squatter Defender Course
[21:21] First few steps to handle squatters
[27:11] Deed Fraud vs Squatting
[32:00] Title Fraud Prevention
[43:34] Special Promotion for George's Online Course
Special Links:
www.squatterdefender.com - $199 online course
Promo Code: KIRBY
This code will give you a 20% discount on all products. George McLeary is working on an affiliate program. Stay tuned for that!
www.titlefrauddefender.com - title monitoring starting at $2.25/month
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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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