Living Off Rentals

Kirby Atwell
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Living Off Rentals

We believe that a high quality rental property is the best investment a person can make. This podcast equips listeners to build a rental portfolio of their own. Each week host, Kirby Atwell, interviews someone who is living off rentals and identifies best practices, advice, and potential investing pitfalls to avoid!

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    #253 - Top lessons learned from scaling to over 200 properties - William & Shannon Powers

    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

    46 min

  2. DEC 11

    #252 - Massive Cash Flow Through Mobile Home Investments - Andrew Keel

    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

    38 min

  3. DEC 4

    #251 - Financial Freedom from Land Lending and Investing - Quinn McArthur

    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

    48 min

  4. NOV 27

    #250 - Legal mistakes to avoid when investing in real estate - Bishoy Habib, Esq

    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

    48 min

  5. NOV 20

    #249 - How to create significant financial success and fulfillment - Andrew McNair

    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

    44 min

  6. NOV 13

    #248 - The right way to invest in Section 8 Rentals - Mike Curadossi

    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

    47 min

  7. NOV 6

    #247 - Data Driven Design for Higher Short Term Rental Income - Erica Dike

    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

    52 min

  8. OCT 30

    #246 - Low cost, turn-key 2-unit with over $2,000 net cash flow - Alvaro Berrios

    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

    45 min
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We believe that a high quality rental property is the best investment a person can make. This podcast equips listeners to build a rental portfolio of their own. Each week host, Kirby Atwell, interviews someone who is living off rentals and identifies best practices, advice, and potential investing pitfalls to avoid!

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  • Creator
    Kirby Atwell
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 Living Off Rentals | Kirby Atwell
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