EP 09: Quitting Google to $2.8M in Real Estate with Matt Krueger

What do you get when you mix a former youth pastor, a YouTuber, and a dad of four with a relentless work ethic? You get Matt Krueger—aka rental.cashflow—who traded his 9-to-5 for financial freedom through house hacking, short-term rentals, and social media storytelling.In this episode of Off Grid with Zoey B, Matt shares how he and his wife went from scraping by on $35K a year to building a thriving real estate portfolio and retiring in their 30s—while homeschooling four kids and creating a lifestyle they love. From buying a $90K grandma-style house with shag carpet to launching STRs in a market everyone told him to avoid, Matt proves that creativity and grit trump flashy strategies every time.We unpack:His leap from long-term to short-term rentals (and what sparked it)How his first Airbnb made $60K+ in year oneBuilding a high-cashflow portfolio in a non-tourist marketWhat it’s like running a real estate business with your spouse—and your kidsGrowing a personal brand and monetizing itWhy he's not chasing more doors—and how contentment fuels his successIf you're a family-first investor, a budding creator, or someone trying to escape the 9-to-5 hamster wheel, Matt's story will motivate you to take action—without sacrificing what matters most.🔗 Follow Matt on all platforms @rental.cashflow and be the first to hear about his upcoming mentorship program!______________________________Ready to build a lifestyle aligned real estate portfolio? Apply for the Rooted in Rentals Mentorship and Interview with Zoey to join the community: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/rnrmentorshipGet Zoey’s free resources for her listenings and stay in the know with the monthly Rooted Report here: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/toolsExclusive discounts and free trials from brands Zoey loves for her listeners. Unlock them here: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/resources-Ready to build a lifestyle aligned real estate portfolio? Apply for the Rooted in Rentals Mentorship and Interview with Zoey to join the community: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/rnrmentorshipGet Zoey’s free resources for her listenings and stay in the know with the monthly Rooted Report here: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/toolsExclusive discounts and free trials from brands Zoey loves for her listeners. Unlock them here: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/resources-