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   

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   

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 

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  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   

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 instagram.com/mrd_portland facebook.com/MrdPortland linkedin.com/in/georgemccleary youtube.com/@georgemcclearyMRD tiktok.com/@mrd_portland x.com/mcclearyRE  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

In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we interviewed Dustin Heiner. He is a real estate investor, author, and coach who helps people reach financial freedom through creating streams of passive income. Dustin started investing in 2006, and went from working full time for the government, to replacing his income with turn key rental properties a few years later.  He currently hosts the podcasts “Master Passive Income” and “Successfully Unemployed.” He now runs one of the top real estate investing conferences in the world, the Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference (REWBCON). Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Dustin Heiner and his background [03:33] The start of his real estate empire [09:27] How he built his portfolio [19:56] 355 unit deal [26:13] Base hits great  [28:05] REWBCON [32:16] The difference between multifamily and single-family homes [37:58] Connect with Dustin Heiner Guest Links: Website: @thedustinheiner on Instagram REWBCON: rewbcon.com [Promo Code: KIRBY] 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  

Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who went from being a home inspector to an incredibly successful home investor. He currently owns over 85 doors worth of investment property. Tommy went from no investing experience to consistently doing 15 to 20 deals a month in a relatively short period of time.  His market is in Columbus, Ohio, and he has been featured in Business Insider twice as a real estate investing expert. In this episode, he talks about how he transitioned from being a home inspector to becoming a real estate investor, and his advice for people who want to do the same with a minimal amount of savings. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [01:51] Introducing Tommy Har and his background [02:32] From home inspector to home investor [10:09] The growth path in real estate investing [17:03] Cold calling as the most effective strategy [20:04] How do you empathize virtually? [26:57] Types of leads for cold calling [30:12] Metrics for a good deal [34:05] Education platform to help aspiring real estate investors [37:09] Connect with Tommy Har Guest Links Website: https://www.instagram.com/tommyharr05/?hl=en  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 

Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who went from the military to millionaire through real estate investing. David Pere is a Marine Corps veteran of 13 years who runs an awesome community called "From Military to Millionaire." He is an entrepreneur who went from a negative net worth in 2015 to a seven-figure net worth when he left active-duty service in 2021. In this episode, he shares his advice for someone who wants to leave their full-time job and go into real estate full-time. He also talks about the changes in real estate and his career. Listen and enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing David Pere and his background [06:49] The biggest perspective shift [09:20] Advice for people who want to leave their 9-to-5 [15:26] The evolution of investors [27:34] Hotel investing [36:23] Average monthly rate of rooms [38:56] Financing for deals [42:59] The War Room Mastermind [47:51] Connect with David Pere Guest Links Website: https://thebestpodcastguest.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   

Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has been a real estate investor for two decades.  Mark Ainley is the founder of GC Realty & Development, one of the most successful property management companies in Chicago. He is also the host of the Straight Up Chicago Investor podcast. Listen as he discusses how he built his company, focusing on property management–one of the most difficult parts of the real estate investing process. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Mark Ainley and his background [03:10] Starting GC Realty and Development [12:40] Biggest turning point that shaped the business [19:30] The past and future of real estate investing in Chicago [23:24] Mark's advice for starting a property management company [36:25] Investing in industrial properties [40:07] Mark’s real estate investing goals [44:53] Connect with Mark  Guest Links Website – gcrealtyinc.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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals 

On this episode of Living Off Rentals, we talked with Jay Johnson and his son Kent Johnson, a professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Kent shared what was required to achieve his dream of playing in the NHL and representing Team Canada in the Beijing Olympics two years ago. Jay discussed how, as a parent, you can help your children achieve their full potential.  He also shares what his real estate investing journey looked like while raising Kent and his brother Kyle. Listen as they share the mindset required to grow to the next level, and how you can also adopt a similar thought process. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Jay and Kent Johnson and their background [04:05] The turning point [11:55] Getting better results in things you love [14:55] Dealing with setbacks [23:17] Jay's advice for parents to effectively guide their children [30:22] Kent's experience competing in the Beijing Olympics [35:56] The process of setting goals 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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals 

Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is Mark Ritter. Mark is the CEO of Member Business Financial Services (MBFS), an entity owned by 13 different credit unions with the mission to help credit unions fund more loans for real estate investors and small business owners. Mark is also the host of the Credit Union Conversations podcast. In this episode, he talked about credit unions, a type of financing that is underutilized because people just don't understand the details. Learn more about credit unions and other types of financing that are perfect for any deal or investor situation. Enjoy the show!  Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Mark Ritter and his background [02:43] The difference between a credit union and a bank [08:35] How can people work with a credit union? [10:58] Type of loans offered to real estate investors [16:01] "Credit analysts are very smart" [19:48] Small business loans [29:49] Connect with Mark Ritter and MBFS Guest Links Website – mbfs.org  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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals 

Living Off Rentals 238 – Ryan O'Connell – Supercharge Your Cash Flow with an ADU Joining us today on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who is passionate about the Accessory Dwelling Unit or ADU. Ryan O'Connell is a real estate investor who shows how using ADU's can increase cash flow in short and long-term rental investments. Listen as he shares insights about this topic, particularly the versatility of ADU compared to home additions or the purchase of a second property. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Ryan O'Connell and his background [05:30] What is ADU? [14:51] The general cost for ADU [23:26] List of states that allow ADU (https://community.how-to-adu.com/adu-rules-by-state) [27:31] Ryan's take on prefabricated homes [34:31] Multi-unit ADU structures [43:29] Connect with Ryan Guest Links Website – youtube.com/c/howtoadu    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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals

Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is Mark Willis, a certified financial planner, three-time number-one best-selling author, and owner of Lake Growth Financial Services. He is a financial planner who is open to different types of strategies in real estate investing. In this episode, he shares some of the major pitfalls of most people's financial plans and how he specializes in working with real estate investors and business owners. We know you’ll enjoy learning from Mark–who is also a second-time guest on the show!   Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Mark Willis and his background [05:27] Meaningful money conversations [10:31] No guarantees, no predictability [14:54] We have no idea how long we are going to live [16:30] The tax time bomb [19:07] "You are your money guru." [22:31] Asset classes with the most growth and success [26:27] Contractual wealth vs. paper wealth [34:25] Self-directed life [38:13] Connect with Mark Willis Guest Links Website – kickstartwithmark.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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals  

Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who specializes as a passive investor backing other people's commercial deals. He started with a single-family home and switched to investing as a full-time limited partner. Travis Watts has been a proven leader in the real estate industry since 2009 in multifamily, single-family, and vacation rentals.  Listen and find out if Travis' strategy as a passive investor is still a viable strategy for people today and whether things have changed or not over the last few years. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Travis Watts and his background [04:35] Financial independence [06:36] What does it mean to be a limited partner? [17:40] Protecting existing deals [26:33] Two trademark brands under Ashcroft Capital, LLC [32:38] Good lessons to learn in real estate investing [38:00] Diversification [40:29] Connect with Travis Watts Guest Links Website – info.ashcroftcapital.com/traviswatts  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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals   

Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has built an impressive portfolio over the last 15 years. He achieved financial freedom through a mix of rental properties and note investments. Nick Disney is a real estate investor who owns 52 doors and notes that created a dependable stream of cash flow. He has grown an impressive portfolio valued at over $3 million and now helps people in their real estate investing journey. In this episode, Nick discusses how rental properties and note investing could help generate regular cash flow. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Nick Disney and his background [04:23] The evolution of his marketing strategy [09:23] BRRRR Model  [13:48] What do numbers look like on a typical deal? [21:08] Best strategy for finding off-market deals [26:53] Note Investing [32:41] Lessons learned [34:41] Connect with Nick Disney Guest Links: Email: [email protected]  Socials: @realestate_nick11 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 

Joining us for this episode of Living Off Rentals is Steven Andrews, author of the book “The New American Dream: A Simple Roadmap to Purchasing Investment Properties.” Coming out of college, Steven was $75,000 in debt and making $45,000 a year. With little to no money, he used his credit cards to fund his first rental property deal. Listen to how he went from buying properties as a supplement to his income to purchasing real estate full-time. Today, he owns and manages hundreds of properties through his virtual property management company, Realty Management Group. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Steven Andrews and his background [04:54] Using a credit card to fund his first real estate deal [11:30] Real estate mentorship [15:53] How do you spot a good deal? [23:21] Doing property management virtually [32:26] Hiring virtual assistants [35:52] Partnerships in real estate [49:39] Connect with Steven Andrews Guest Links Website – soarxconsulting.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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals   

Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is an expert in multifamily properties. He has partnered with other investors to purchase over $100 million dollars’ worth of these properties. John Casmon hosts a very popular podcast, Multifamily Insights. He came from a corporate job that he enjoyed, but with concerns about having no control of his employment, promotion, and salary, he transitioned to real estate investing. Listen as he shares his journey about how he got started in real estate!   Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing John Casmon and his background [05:09] House hacking [08:17] Deals that John targets  [11:33] Getting comfortable borrowing a significant amount of money [20:47] The idea of brand building [27:57] Determining the best area to invest [31:45] Real estate investor vs. real estate speculator [37:53] Connect with John Casmon Guest Links Website – casmoncapital.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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals 

Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has been a real estate investor since the early ‘90s. He has a unique way of investing in industrial real estate. Joel Friedland is an accomplished real estate professional with a 40+-year track record in industrial real estate. He has secured over 2,000 industrial property leases and sales, and he provides clients with comprehensive solutions for acquiring, selling, leasing, and investing. Learn about his unique way of buying industrial real estate–without using the bank. Find out how!    Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Joel Friedland and his background [07:22] The big shifts in real estate investing [10:45] The all-cash strategy [15:09] His private money partners [23:35] Joel's real estate investing team [30:45] Where are we right now in commercial real estate investing? [37:48] Advice for people who are starting with private money lenders [39:22] W.A.I.T. [40:48] Connect with Joel Friedland Guest Links Website – britproperties.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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals   

Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who replaced his six-figure corporate salary with just two coliving rental properties. Listen as we interview Jesse Ray, a real estate investor and digital nomad who is helping business professionals to achieve financial freedom. In this episode, he shares his journey to becoming the owner of coliving rental properties and offers an easy strategy for beginners to get into this business. He documented the process of scaling from $0 to $10 million in his business. Join in on the conversation!  Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Jesse Ray and his background [05:38] Starting in real estate in your 20s/early 30s [11:17] Financing his first deal [17:30] Defining coliving [19:08] How to manage coliving rental properties [29:48] Jesse’s day-to-day operations as a digital nomad [34:03] First steps for people who want to achieve financial freedom [36:31] Transition from corporate career to real estate investing  [39:46] Connect with Jesse Ray Guest Links Website – linkedin.com/in/jesserayc  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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals 

In this episode of Living Off Rentals, our guest is someone who went from being homeless to owning over 100 doors of real estate and doing over $10 million in real estate deals. He achieved his dream of a successful career through self-motivation and determination. Ray Glymph is a business and life coach who has helped encourage new and veteran entrepreneurs to improve their businesses. Ray is a candidate for 40 Under 40 and the host of Motivational Monday at FOX 10.  Listen as he shares his wonderful journey in real estate and how he received the New Business of the Year Award. Enjoy the show!   Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Ray Glymph and his background [01:45] What was life like being homeless? [05:49] Real estate on the road to freedom [14:02] What does it take to be successful? [18:38] His inspiration for being a life coach [20:42] Finding the right commercial tenant [25:01] What's your "why"? [31:24] Connect with Ray Glymph   Guest Links Website – rglymph.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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals 

Joining us today on Living Off Rentals is someone who found his niche by creating a tech platform for managing short-term rental and vacation rental cleaners. He now has a product that most short-term rental owners use in their business. Assaf Karmon is a tech entrepreneur, CEO, and cofounder of Turno, a service that connects short-term and vacation rental hosts with cleaners to provide seamless turnover service. He is a top-level software engineer and an experienced short-term rental host himself. Listen as Kirby and Assaf talk about this tech tool that solves one of the hardest parts of short-term rentals: ensuring that properties are clean between guests. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Assaf Karmon and his background [05:30] What is Turno? [08:57] The unpredictable nature of managing thousands of cleaners [15:54] The process of incorporating the payment platform [18:39] Retention and compliance tool [22:49] The quality center [27:55] The advantages of using Turno Guest Links Website – turno.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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals   

Joining us today on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who thinks deeply about finding financial freedom and living a lifestyle by design. At a young age, he realized he didn't want to be in a corporate 9-5 lifestyle until he was 60, so he decided to invest in real estate. Brian Leubben is a successful entrepreneur, podcaster, and real estate investor. He now runs a thriving podcast, "The Action Academy Podcast," and is the author of a new book, "From Passive to Passion."  In this episode, Brian shares some good advice about how he left his six-figure job a few years ago and is now financially free. Want to know what financial freedom means for him? Listen and enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Brian Leubben and his background [02:26] The turning point from living 9 to 5 to becoming an entrepreneur [07:22] The corporate escape plan [15:30] Survive, arrive, and drive [21:56] The make-and-break for entrepreneurs [29:04] Achieving impossible goals [35:55] Begin with the organizational chart [39:59] Connect with Brian Leubben   Guest Links Websites – actionacademypod.com and brianluebben.com/w2toworldtravel  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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals   

Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who runs a short-term rental business in Japan. Tracey Northcott got into the Japanese Airbnb business by accident. She came to Japan to work with her brother as a software engineer, and she now owns more than 23 properties all over Tokyo.  Listen as she shares her story of how she got into real estate and how she manages short-term rentals outside the U.S. Enjoy the show!   Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Tracey Northcott and her background [09:00] Regulations of Airbnb in Japan [13:09] Requirements for getting the hotel license [19:40] How do you decide if a property is worth it? [29:11] Mine your brand [34:03] Main sources of direct bookings [36:30] “7 Hosting Mistakes You're Making Right Now” [41:40] Connect with Tracey  Guest Links Website – tracey-northcott.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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals 

Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is a short-term rental owner and the founder of Direct Booking Success. Jenn Boyles helps short-term and vacation rental property managers, owners, and hosts to build and grow their rental businesses. She created a program to help investors with their marketing action plans. In this episode, Jenn will share information on how to limit the risk and cost of Airbnb and how business owners can move to 100% direct bookings. Listen and enjoy the show!   Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Jenn Boyles and her background [07:30] 100% direct bookings [10:04] Advantages of direct bookings [15:47] On screening quality guests [22:05] Booking terms and conditions [24:23] Start getting your guests' details [ 31:05] The Direct Booking Success Summit [32:48] Connect with Jenn Boyles  Guest Links Website – directbookingsuccess.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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals

In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we interviewed someone who has always been fascinated with building wealth. He took a job in sales because he thought that salespeople could control their income. Chad King started by flipping and wholesaling properties. He has completed over 400 flips and started using his active income to buy real estate, and he now owns 21 commercial properties. Listen to Chad's real estate investing journey and his impressive amount of experience in real estate. Enjoy the show!   Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Chad King and his background [05:34] Transition from flipping to rentals [09:16] Chad's day-to-day running of a multifamily business [13:40] Biggest lesson in scaling up business             [21:30] Stress testing [30:18] The market rewards action [33:34] Chad's goal in his real estate business [39:29] His advice for those starting their real estate journey [43:10] Connect with Chad King   Guest Links Website – instagram.com/mrchadking  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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals 

Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is a military veteran working in the corporate world since leaving the Army.  Paul Proios is a member of the First Vacation Rental Investment Blueprint program. He recently decided to replace his corporate income with real estate cash flow.  Listen as he shares how in just over a year he is making $6k per month in cash flow from his first three short-term rentals. Enjoy the show!    Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Paul Proios and his background [10:29] Switch from long-term rentals to short-term rentals [24:07] Paul's cash flow in his three properties [31:55] The stigma against long-term rentals [35:51] Before stepping away from his corporate job [41:12] Lesson learned in his real estate investing journey [44:45] Main strategy for finding deals [48:19] Connect with Paul Proios    Guest Links Website – airbnb.com/users/show/440221007  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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals   

Joining us today on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who turned from being a computer engineer to becoming an expert in investing in notes and leveraging retirement accounts. Fred Moskowitz is an alternative investment expert, speaker, author, and trainer. He wrote a book entitled The Little Green Book of Note Investing.  In this episode, he talks about investing in notes, leveraging retirement accounts, and building wealth and alternative assets. Enjoy the show!   Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Fred Moskowitz and his background [04:01] What are alternative investments? [06:38] How does note investing work? [12:30] Residential mortgage notes [14:52] Evaluating a good note to invest in [21:14] How many notes do people need to invest in? [33:10] Relationships with other investors [35:07] On finding new notes to buy  [36:32] Connect with Fred Moskowitz Guest Links Website – fredmoskowitz.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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals 

Joining us today on Living Off Rentals are Zackry Cooper and John Cascarano. Zackry is an entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in residential mortgage financing and real estate. John is an experienced attorney, brand founder, and entrepreneur who has founded multiple companies.  In this episode, Zackry and John talk about owning RV parks as a strategy. We discuss the pros and cons and get their recommendations about this investment strategy. This is a perfect option for listeners who want to get into large deals but don't want to deal with tenants. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Zackry and John and their background [09:27] Making deals in RV parks [21:53] Offers for their investing partners [26:51] Why RV parks rather than commercial buildings? [32:57] Risks of RV parks in market shifts [36:07] On locating deals [39:46] Zack and John's advice on buying their first RV park [42:10] Connect with Zack and John  Guest Links Website – bluemetricgroup.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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals   

In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we are joined by Tess Bessent. Before going all in on real estate investing, she was in the liquor business, based in Las Vegas.  Tess Bessent is a busy professional seeking passive income through real estate. She is ready to share her inspiring story along with the lessons she’s learned throughout her journey. Listen as she shares her work experience, education, and challenges in real estate investing. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Tess Bessent and her background [07:14] Her first deal after going full-time in real estate [11:24] Deals that don't make sense [17:03] Direct seller marketing [22:17] Shift from investing in long-term rentals to flipping real estate [29:37] Chicago as the target market [33:50] Building generational wealth for the family [45:53] Gaining knowledge in real estate investing [51:59] Goal for the future [53:35] Connect with Tess Bessent [54:40] Outro Guest Links Website – bcbcollective.net  Airbnb listing - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1108751604048785753 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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals

Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone passionate about real estate, an educator, and an entrepreneur. He started as a savvy investor, specializing in multifamily properties and house-hacking. Steve Yoak is on a mission to help people succeed in real estate investing through his skills in strategic investments and mastering the art of property transformations.  Listen as he shares his journey in the turnkey rental business and the challenges he’s faced along the way. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Steve Yoak and his background  [09:38] What is a turnkey rental? [14:16] How do operators get paid in the turnkey rental business? [17:33] The most challenging aspect of managing turnkey rentals [26:20] Property management systems [36:27] Steve's goal for his business [41:25] The do’s and don’ts for buying a property [44:45] Connect with Steve Yoak Guest Links  Website – akronturnkey.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 – livingoffrentals.com  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals   

Joining us on today's Living Off Rentals episode is someone who has been in the real estate world since 2003. He is a successful real estate investor involved in thousands of transactions, from rentals to flips to lending. Derek Dombeck is also a speaker and a best-selling author who is passionate about teaching and mentoring people to help them improve their financial situations through real estate investing. He has a podcast called Generations of Wealth Podcast, where he seeks to help listners "Nurture prosperity over time." Listen and enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Derek Dombeck and his background [05:17] How Derek started his real estate investing journey [11:28] How does a typical deal look like? [14:33] Most people pay too much for their deals [17:33] A good candidate for a loan [20:40] The market shifts [25:00] Facilitating deals than just buying/owning real estate  [34:40] The attitude of not quitting [37:51] The mindset shift [39:46] Connect with Derek Dombeck Guest Links: Website: https://thegenerationsofwealth.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   

Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who turns land into a passive income business. He invests in many types of real estate, but his favorite strategy is buying and selling vacant land. Brent Bowers is an Army officer with over eight years of service. While in the Army, he discovered the potential of land investment and later became a full-time real estate investor. Listen as he shares how to become financially free without tenants, termites or toilets. Enjoy the show!    Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Brent Bowers and his background [04:00] Buying vacant raw land [05:28] Passive income in buying and selling land [11:33] How do you find the land? [14:20] Process to know if the land is a good deal [23:33] Brent's tips and advice for people buying and selling land [31:21] Skills from the Army that helped Brent in real estate investing [34:19] Beware of lifestyle creep [35:54] The Land Sharks community [37:10] Connect with Brent Bowers Guest Links Website – thelandsharks.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   

Joining us today on Living Off Rentals is someone who started his career as a special education teacher in the public school system. Now, he focuses on a different sector: industrial properties. Jonathan Hayek didn't come from an entrepreneurial family. His dad was a teacher, and his mom worked at an office. His desire for financial, time, and geographical freedom led him to live off rentals. Listen as he shares some great advice and stories about his journey from being a school teacher to an entrepreneur. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Jonathan Hayek and his background [04:50] His first deal and financing of his first residential property [12:45] Transition point from investing in residential to commercial [17:15] His office property as a hub for small business owners [23:44] Managing an office building  [30:27] What makes a good industrial flex-space deal? [38:55] Single-tenant property [44:56] Jonathan's real estate goal [47:27] The value-add philosophy [50:21] Connect with Jonathan Hayek Guest Links Website – thesourcecre.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 – livingoffrentals.com   Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals

Joining us today on Living Off Rentals is someone who is a certified bilingual meteorologist and a seasoned television personality. Ericka Pino is a former newscaster who worked for major news outlets. Now, she is financially free through real estate. A mom of two kids, Ericka worked with her husband to grow their real estate portfolio. Listen as she shares her journey of transitioning from her full-time work as a newscaster to becoming a full-time real estate investor. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Ericka Pino and her background [04:08] Eliminating the biggest expense in your entire budget [15:02] From wholesale to rental properties [17:35] Managing Airbnb [20:41] Changes in Airbnb then and now [27:42] Ericka's daily routine as a real estate investor [35:00] Advice for people aiming for financial freedom 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 – livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals

Joining us today on Living Off Rentals is someone involved in short- and long-term rentals who built a strong cash-flowing portfolio that has allowed him to leave his W-2 job and live off rentals. Cale Delaney is known as the “Fit Investor.” He is a published author and the host of the Fit Investor podcast, which helps people who want to be fit financially, physically, and spiritually. Listen and learn tons of lessons from his experience! Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Cale Delaney and his background [05:13] Starting real estate and what it looks like [09:49] Process for financing his nine properties [15:06]Value of the experience over the property itself [19:01] Advice for people who want to invest remotely [29:04] Financial literacy course for high school students [30:46] God's view on money [37:47] Tips to be in good shape [42:46] The guaranteed formula for success [48:35] Connect with Cale  Guest Links Facebook – facebook.com/cale.delaney  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 – livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals

In this episode of Living Off Rentals, our guest is someone who left his full-time job to live off rentals, a goal for many of us. Matt Floyd is a real estate investor who uses rental properties as his tool for financial freedom. Fresh from his transition from working a full-time day job to becoming a full-fledged entrepreneur, he shares great insight on how he got started doing real estate. He will also share the power of picking the right types of deals. Take a listen and enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Matt Floyd and his background [06:37] The mindset shift to financial freedom [14:12] Transition to short-term rentals [22:21] Different metrics to look for when deciding on a deal [34:07] Lessons Matt learned in managing properties [37:54] Getting VAs [45:29] How much did Matt pay for VAs? [47:21] Automation and property management back-end software [52:31] His realizations after leaving his W-2 job [57:43] Embrace the uncertainty of being a full-time entrepreneur [59:46] Connect with Matt Floyd Guest Links Website – stayclassyhomes.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 – livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals  

Our guest for today on Living Off Rentals has over six years of experience as a founder and entrepreneur, having launched and scaled successful startups in the real estate sector. Greg Namrow is a former Marine Corps infantry officer who transitioned to being a real estate investor in 2017. He helps people make clear decisions based on data rather than on feelings.  Listen today and see the dramatic results when you take this approach to data-driven decision-making. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Greg Namrow and his background [05:15] The power of time in real estate [15:22] About TRACTIC [19:18] How TRACTIC works [25:47] One-stop shop for all things real estate [35:49] Greg's plans for TRACTIC Guest Links Website – tractic.io  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 – livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals

Joining us today on Living Off Rentals is someone who has been a pioneer in the short-term rental industry. He has a huge following of 265,000 subscribers on his platform, Airbnb Automated. Sean Rakidzich is a real estate investor who currently holds 155 properties in his Airbnb portfolio. He will share some excellent information about pricing strategy and more! Listen and enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Sean Rakidzich and his background [08:01] Most misunderstood aspects of Airbnb [17:21] What type of properties do well in certain areas? [24:53] Properties that are worth-taking [27:55] Pricing strategies [31:50] Rakidzich's book about revenue management [42:24] Short-term rentals in the long run [47:29] Connect with Sean Rakidzich Guest Links: Website: https://www.rakidzich.com/  Show Links:  Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast 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

People often ask, "Is it that easy to borrow money from someone?" Joining us today on Living Off Rentals is someone who is an expert in using private money to fund his rentals. He has been buying and selling houses in a town of just 40,000 people since 2003. Jay Conner is a nationally renowned real estate investor who has done over 475 houses with an average profit of $71,000 per deal.  Listen as he shares his favorite topic: private money. A lot of people think that borrowing hundreds of thousands of dollars can feel intimidating and overwhelming, but Jay’s got you covered! Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Jay Conner and his background [07:56] Jay's private lending program [13:36] The education process in a private lending program [19:27] Private lenders that never heard about private money [27:35] Providing security for private lenders [33:22] Staying up on the metrics [36:58] Connect with Jay Conner Guest Links Website – jayconner.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 – livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals

Joining us today on Living Off Rentals is someone who has served as a pilot in one of the elite aviation units in the world, the 160th Special Operations Unit. Additionally, he is the head of the planning commission and president of his local chamber of commerce, not to mention he is running for the Arkansas House of Representatives.  Jason Nazarenko is a real estate investor who has built an awesome boutique short-term rental BNB business. He has a wealth of knowledge about managing short-term rentals and building a niche short-term rental business. Listen and enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Jason Nazarenko and his background [10:01] Differences between 2021 and 2024 [19:15] Jason's vision and goal in his business [26:07] Things that go as planned . . . and don’t go as planned  [33:00] Using automated systems in the property [44:24] Baby steps in business [45:47] Running for office [55:30] Jason's advice to his younger self [56:30] Connect with Jason    Guest Links Websites – jasonnazarenko.com, potterblock.com    Show Links Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@LivingOffRentalsPodcast Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals  

Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has an impressive short-term rental business that started from scratch. He owns COZI, a vacation rental management company. Matt Durrette has been able to grow his portfolio in the short-term rental business since he started in 2014. He shares strategies that worked best for him as well as the challenges he encountered along the way.  Listen and discover the many different ways to experience success with real estate. Enjoy the show!   Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Matt Durrette and his background [05:26] Don't just take the plunge without having a proven business model [16:07] Looking at the data, understanding the trends [23:21] Having the right people [29:20] Having the right software [31:34] Getting the right property [36:57] Biggest lesson Matt learned in his real estate investing journey [44:15] Connect with Matt  Guest Links Website – cozivr.com   Show Links Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals

We have a special episode today on Living Off Rentals as we focus on real estate negotiations. Joining us today is someone who left his 9-to-5 job to focus on real estate investing and has now been a real estate investor for two decades. Back in 2001, Tom Zeeb was as broke as a joke. His near-death experience pushed him to break free from his 9-to-5 job. Today, he runs a successful podcast, The Art and Science of Real Estate Negotiation, and coaches others who are getting started with real estate. Listen and learn more on how to negotiate the best real estate deal. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Tom Zeeb and his background [03:39] His turning point from a 9-to-5 job to real estate [11:09] Benefits of real estate negotiations [12:49] Steps for a win-win scenario in negotiations [20:00] How to identify if a deal is worth your time [26:30] Helping people with their problems [29:12] "More deals at better profits" [35:35] Connect with Tom Zeeb   Guest Links Website – tomzeeb.com    Show Links  Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals  

Joining us today on Living Off Rentals is someone who has been involved in the real estate market for over 10 years. She has built a massive portfolio using the BRRRR model, now holding 70 properties. Jessie Lang is a real estate investor who created significant cash flow. In our episode, she shares her beneficial experiences that will inspire you all. Listen and learn more about Jessie and how to use the BRRRR method on your way to financial freedom. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Jessie Lang and her background [03:08] How she started in real estate investing [12:41] From wholesaling to the BRRRR model [14:11] The power of the BRRRR method [21:21] Jessie's system for the acquisition, rehab, and management phase [25:48] Funding sources to buy properties [29:18] "If you show up and do the work, you will get the result" [33:49] Challenges of remote investing [36:36] Connect with Jessie Lang  Guest Links Website – facebook.com/groups/unlockedguide  Show Links Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals

In this week's episode of Living Off Rentals, our guest is in the top 1% of all real estate agents in the United States. He is passionate about educating and coaching others in business and entrepreneurship.  Schuyler Williamson is an experienced real estate agent and investor, a professional baseball player, graduate of the United States Military Academy and Ranger school, and owner of several businesses, including a realty company, a home-building company, laundromats, and many rental properties.  They key throughline that has made him a success in so many different endevours is strong leadership and values. Listen as he shares how he approaches leadership and his recommendations if you're pursuing similar success. Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Schuyler Williamson and his background [08:47] His lessons while serving in the military [17:57] Deciding what was next after the military [22:41] Introduction to real estate [26:10] Who do you surround yourself with? [28:28] Starting Schuyler's brokerage [34:17] Investments worth the time and effort [43:29] "The best five years of your life" [51:12] Schuyler's leadership book Guest Links Website – schuylerwilliamson.com    Show Links Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals  

On the first 2024 episode of Living Off Rentals, we sat down with a bestselling author who is also the creator of one of the top real estate investing conferences in the US, Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference (REWBCON). He also owns over 30 rental properties and is the host of the incredibly successful podcasts Master Passive Income and Successfully Unemployed.  Dustin Heiner has a passion for teaching people about passive income, financial freedom, and information you need to learn about real estate investing. A few years ago, he started the Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference (REWBCON), a real estate investing gathering different from other "scammy" conferences, and it continues to grow today. In this episode, we talked about the transformations of people he worked with, updates about business and investment, and the unique market he started his investing career in. Listen and build your wealth in 2024!    Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Dustin Heiner [04:18] Working for somebody else vs. working for yourself [13:15] Great ways to invest in real estate [17:10] Sustainable cash flow money and passive income [23:46] Dustin's vision for a conference [27:10] Uniqueness of this conference [31:16] Transformation stories  [35:07] Prioritizing your time [41:05] Dustin’s plans for 2024 Guest Links Website – rewbcon.com use the discount code "Kirby" for special pricing. Show Links Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals

Joining us on this week's episode of Living Off Rentals are the two key figures of Baselane, a next-generation financial operating system and banking platform for independent landlords. Saad Dar is the head of business development and partnerships, and Thorben Scheidegger is the cofounder and COO of Baselane. They tell us the secrets of inexpensive back-end solutions to manage your properties effectively. Whether you are transitioning from flipping, shifting from buying long-term rentals to short-term rentals, or keeping your properties organized, this episode is for you!  Enjoy the show!   Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Saad Dar and Thorben Scheidegger [06:09] What is Baselane? [10:43] How Baselane's financial operating system works [19:51] Switching from QuickBooks to Baselane [26:31] Organizing finances through virtual accounts [30:30] Physical cards and virtual cards [40:59] Short-term rental insurance [43:33] Connect with Saad and Thorben [ Guest Links Website – baselane.com  Show Links Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals

For today's episode of Living Off Rentals, we have Michael Waller as our guest. He decided to take the plunge into his investing journey in 2021 and now has four listings in Milwaukee. Michael Waller started with Airbnb. He was one of the first people to enroll in the First Vacation Rental Investment Blueprint program and started working on his first short-term rental. Now, he has a total of 173 reviews, and all are five-star reviews. Listen and learn how to grow your portfolio just like Michael did. Enjoy the show!  Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Michael Waller and his background [06:25] His goals since 2021 [16:46] Determining a good deal [27:24] The super listings [30:50] Michael's criteria for his next property [37:49] Biggest lessons learned [43:05] Short-term rentals in achieving financial freedom [45:18] Connect with Michael [46:22] Outro   Guest Links Website – airbnb.co.in/users/show/90679091    Show Links Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals

Joining us today on Living Off Rentals is someone who has been involved in the real estate market for over 35 years. He has done over $250 million worth of construction, and over $100 million of real estate assets that he manages. Shannon Robnett is a real estate developer with an extensive background in developing and investing in a huge range of properties, from multi-family, storage facilities, police and fire stations, and industrial. He is a second-generation builder and fourth-generation real estate agent who will give you valuable information based on years of experience. Listen and equip yourselves with the tools you need to live off rentals. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways [00:00] Introducing Shannon Robnett and his background [08:56] The mistakes he learned the most from [13:38] The tax code as the guidebook [17:22] Advice for people raising capital [21:15] The hundred-thousand-dollar rob [25:47] Shannon's take on value-add [31:30] Industrial as the ATM of real estate [36:17] Has it been a struggle to get units re-rented? [40:20] The mindset training for attaining success with Shannon's backstory [48:03] Connect with Shannon   Guest Links  Website – shannonrobnett.com    Show Links   Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals Website – livingoffrentals.com Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals