Living Off Rentals: Kirby Atwell’s Blueprint for Cash Flow and Time Freedom with Kirby Atwell | Ep. 19

In this episode, Jonna welcomes Kirby Atwell, a seasoned real estate investor and host of the Living Off Rentals podcast. Kirby shares his journey from military service to real estate investing, emphasizing his transition from flipping houses to building a portfolio of cash-flowing short-term rentals. He discusses the significance of setting clear financial goals, leveraging affordable markets in the Midwest and Southeast, and the benefits of multi-unit properties for maximizing rental income. Additionally, Kirby highlights how he manages his properties with a team of VAs, his strategies for ensuring high occupancy through seasonal adjustments, and the impact of personalized guest experiences. Discover how this military veteran replaced his income, left flipping behind, and built a short-term rental business that funds his family-first lifestyle. 00:15 Welcome to the Idaho Real Estate Investor Show 00:49 Guest Introduction: Kirby Atwell 01:39 Kirby's Background and Journey 03:40 Kirby's Military Experience and Transition to Real Estate 06:10 Early Real Estate Ventures and Lessons Learned 10:40 Transition to Short-Term Rentals 18:20 Managing and Scaling Short-Term Rentals 20:31 Achieving Financial Freedom Through Real Estate 20:51 Building and Managing Properties in Florida 22:40 Insurance and Building Codes in Florida 24:37 Helping Busy Professionals Invest in Real Estate 25:44 Balancing Work, Family, and Real Estate 26:35 Transitioning to Full-Time Real Estate Investing 27:28 Working Together as a Couple in Real Estate 28:14 Living the Farm Life in Indiana 29:22 Teaching Others to Achieve Financial Freedom 31:02 Choosing the Right Locations for Investment 36:57 Personal and Professional Goals for the Future 38:01 Connecting with Kirby and Final Thoughts Connect with Kirby Atwell at: https://www.livingoffrentals.com/ 📅 Idaho REICon 2025 is Coming! Join us on October 10, 2025 for Idaho’s premier real estate investing conference! Link here! https://idahoreicon.com/ 🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: $169 (Regular Price: $199) 💸 Use Coupon Code: EARLYBIRD30 to save $30 – act fast, prices will only go up! 📧 For more info—or to find out how you can sponsor the event—email: [email protected] ✨ Be in the room. Expand your network. Level up your investing journey. Download the Idaho REIN Vendor Directory at https://www.boiserein.com/FreeVendorDirectory Join our Idaho Real Estate Investor Network! Website: https://www.idahorein.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boiserealestateinvestornetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idahorein/ For Educational and Informational Purpose Only The information provided on Real Estate Investing for Life does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal, investing and/or financial advice from the host or any guests, instead, all information, content and materials shared are for general informational purposes only. Investment Risks: Real estate investment involves inherent risks, and you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for conducting due diligence and assessing the risks associated with any investment decisions made based on the information obtained on this podcast. The Company shall not be liable for any losses, damages, or financial harm arising from your investment activities.