In this week’s episode of Living Off Rentals, we are joined by someone who has spent decades helping people align their investments with long-term impact— all while insulating wealth from market chaos along the way.

Paul Moore is the founder of Wellings Capital, a firm that helps investors create generational wealth through diversified commercial real estate. With over 26 years of experience and 85+ deals under his belt, Paul brings a deep, time-tested perspective to what makes a real estate investment truly sustainable.

Listen as he shares why self-storage, mobile home parks, and other overlooked asset classes offer long-term stability, how to avoid chasing “shiny object syndrome” in real estate, and what it means to make money while making a difference.

Enjoy the show!

Key Takeaways:

[00:00] Introducing Paul Moore and his background

[03:14] Getting retired early and going through all the work and stress of real estate

[04:17] The difference between speculation and investing, and why most people confuse the two

[05:42] Trading FOMO for FOMU

[08:32] Reason #1 to pass on deals: Lack of investor alignment

[11:55] The metrics and benefits of the deals Paul decided to invest in

[18:34] What makes mobile home parks and self-storage facilities recession-resistant

[19:10] Intrinsic value opportunities with self-storage

[22:22] What is true wealth?

[24:07] How impact investing can multiply your returns and legacy

[27:01] Investing should be boring

[32:05] Paul's biggest mistake and his warning for first-time investors

[37:36] Paul’s advice on choosing the right operator and syndicator

[41:31] Seven different paths for people to exit their 9-5 job

[43:00] Connect with Paul Moore

[43:42] Outro

Guest Links

Website: https://www.wellingscapital.com/

Interested in getting into commercial real estate investing? Visit: https://www.wellingscapital.com/resources

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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who helps property owners navigate one of the most stressful (and misunderstood) parts of real estate investing: insurance claims.

Andy Gurczak is the founder of AllCity Adjusting, a public adjusting firm that advocates on behalf of property owners to ensure they get the full payout they’re owed—not just the first offer the insurance company throws at them.

In this conversation, Andy breaks down the difference between public adjusters and insurance company adjusters, when to bring a public adjuster on board, and why most owners unknowingly leave tens of thousands of dollars on the table.

If you’re a rental property owner, this is a must-listen conversation that could save you serious money when disaster strikes.

Enjoy the show!

Key Takeaways:

[00:00] Introducing Andy Gurczak and his background

[02:22] What a public adjuster is and how they differ from insurance company adjusters

[04:49] What to do if your rental property burns down and any kind of other peril?

[06:40] Why you shouldn’t let your contractor handle the insurance claim

[09:40] How their fee structure works

[13:15] Why insurance companies don’t offer fair compensation upfront

[16:05] Common mistakes property owners make when filing a claim

[20:21] Specific coverages to look for when buying insurance

[23:28] Navigating major storm damage claims and the “games” carriers play

[28:03] Specific claim size to work with a public adjuster

[30:05] Connect with Andy Gurczak

[32:52] Outro

Guest Links:

Website: https://allcityadjusting.com/

Contact Number: 708-655-4186

Show Links:

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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who helps short-term rental investors find the best deals and scale faster using real data.

Taylor Jones is a short-term rental investing specialist at STR Search who helps investors build and grow profitable Airbnb portfolios.

Listen as he explains how to spot strong STR opportunities using real market and property data—and what red flags to watch for before you buy. You’ll also learn how amenities like pools, pickleball courts, fire pits, and even string lights can seriously boost your booking rates, and why great photography might be the most valuable amenity of all.

Enjoy the show!

Key Takeaways:

[00:00] Introducing Taylor Jones and his background

[02:05] How he got into the short-term rental data analysis space

[04:56] What makes a good, profitable Airbnb?

[08:45] Different means to identify the best properties

[13:46] What is bad data, and how to eliminate it?

[19:33] Improving data confidence and making an informed decision in rental data analysis

[21:21] Taylor's definition of market saturation

[30:04] Make the best available decision based on the data you have today

[35:50] How to analyze STR comps and project revenue with realistic low-mid-high ranges

[37:41] Pool vs. no-pool revenue boosts: $20K–$70K, depending on market

[41:26] Why photography is the most powerful STR investment

[44:58] STR investing is 80% data, 20% art

[45:32] Two paths to higher rates: More luxury or more value

[46:38] Matching amenities to your ideal guest demographic

[50:14] Outro

Guest Links:

Website: https://strsearch.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-jones-38997154/

Show Links:

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Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals

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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who turned grit, experience, and strategy into over 500 successful home flips and now uses that same knowledge to build long-term wealth through long and short-term rentals, and self-storage.

Brandon Rickman is a seasoned real estate investor based in Atlanta who scaled his flipping business to over 100 deals a year. He now owns 865 self-storage units, short and long-term rentals, and a private lending company.

In this conversation, Brandon walks us through his journey from learning construction with his dad to building scalable, freedom-generating real estate systems.

Listen as he breaks down the evolution of his strategy, what made him pivot into self-storage, how to raise private money effectively, and why time freedom, not just financial freedom, is the ultimate goal.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to scale sustainably, this episode offers a playbook for building wealth without burning out. Enjoy the show!

Key Takeaways:

[00:00] Introducing Brandon Rickman and his background
[02:17] Getting into real estate and his first deal
[05:10] Brandon on being a cop and doing real estate on the side
[08:14] Just take imperfect actions; you are not going to have all the answers
[09:52] Hope is never a good strategy
[10:16] Why short-term rentals became more viable than long-term rentals
[16:19] Recognizing the risk of transactional businesses
[19:10] Why self-storage offers time freedom and lower maintenance headaches
[24:19] Market demand, square footage per capita, and self-storage resiliency
[28:09] His advice for people raising private money for the first time
[33:34] How Brandon raises 100% of funds without using his capital
[35:36] The non-paid marketing
[40:53] Structuring a flexible real estate business around family and lifestyle
[42:49] Financial freedom is a great thing, but time freedom is even better
[45:35] Connect with Brandon Rickman
[46:41] Outro

Guest Links:

Website: https://www.theflipgenius.com/
Email: brandon@theflipgenius.com

Show Links:

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In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we're joined by a thought leader in the real estate investing space who has built a diverse and intentional portfolio, all while designing a lifestyle rooted in peace, purpose, and efficiency.

Jonathan Greene is the host of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing and has been investing in real estate since his early twenties. Raised by a real estate-savvy father, Jonathan learned firsthand the power of buying smart and holding long-term. But for Jonathan, it’s never been just about building wealth: it’s about doing it without sacrificing time or values.

In this wide-ranging conversation, listen as Jonathan shares how he developed what he calls “time freedom,” why he doesn’t answer phone calls, and how prioritizing self-care has made him a better investor.

Enjoy the show!

Key Takeaways:

[00:00] Introducing Jonathan Greene and his background
[02:04] How he gets into the real estate investing world
[03:23] The shift from old school to the updated way of investing
[05:25] First deals, lipstick flips, and early career in law
[09:49] How his background in law and art impacts his investing strategy
[14:27] Being an asset hunter
[20:16] His main deal source for his deals, especially in Main Street mixed-use
[21:41] Hybrid development of Main Street
[25:05] The Origin of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing
[27:49] Why phone calls are the biggest time-wasters in business
[32:49] Scheduling self-care and maintaining boundaries as an entrepreneur
[35:34] Effective ways to prioritize things that are important as a real estate investor
[41:55] Lifestyle architecture
[43:58] How to build your investing network without being pushy
[46:28] Why most new investors should stop rushing and start showing up
[49:05] Outro

Guest Links:

Website: https://zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com/

Show Links:

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Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who brings clarity to one of the most confusing parts of real estate investing: financing.

Christian Bachelder is the co-founder of The One Brokerage and one of the most trusted lending advisors in the real estate investing space. He is a UC Berkeley graduate, and a former chemical engineer turned seasoned investor. He now helps others invest in real estate by connecting them with the right financing strategies.

Listen as he breaks down the different types of loans available to investors—from traditional mortgages to DSCR and hard money loans—and how to use them strategically to grow your portfolio.

We also talk about how to qualify for your first loan, when to use each lending product, the truth about BRRRR strategy funding, and why some “creative” financing methods may be more dangerous than they seem.

Enjoy the show!

Key Takeaways:

[00:00] Introducing Christian Bachelder and his background

[02:35] From being a chemical engineer to being an investor and real estate lending

[04:55] The spark that ignited Christian’s obsession with real estate

[08:38] Partnering with David Greene and building The 1 Brokerage

[11:32] How to stay competitive with a large variety of multiple loan products

[14:01] The three buckets of loans every investor should know

[15:55] What is a DSCR Loan, and why do investors love it

[19:27] How the BRRRR loan flow works

[24:44] DSCR loan terms explained: Rates, down payments, and pitfalls

[29:21] Three ways of calculating a rent

[31:35] Talk to your lender first before anybody

[32:48] Loan options for first-time investors

[35:35] 5 proven ways to find down payment funds

[43:00] Why good short-term rentals still win despite market noise

[46:08] Two main things that encompass the creative financing world

[52:58] Connect with Christian Bachelder

Guest Links:

Website: https://www.theonebrokerage.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonebrokerage/

Youtube Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidGreeneRealEstate

Show Links:

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Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who went from burnout in corporate sales to building and selling one of the most impressive short-term rental empires in the world.

Julie George is the author of Million Dollar Host and the founder of a short-term rental business that scaled to 130 properties and generated $8 million in just three years. She did this through a unique co-hosting model where she scaled by empowering her team to take ownership within her business.

In this episode, she breaks down how she turned a single Airbnb listing into an empire, the systems she put in place, the challenges she faced (including a story you won’t forget), and how she exited the business at the perfect time - right before COVID hit.

Whether you're a short-term rental host, property manager, or investor, you'll walk away with invaluable insights from Julie’s honest and inspiring journey, along with practical strategies you can apply to your own STR business.

Enjoy the show!

Key Takeaways:

[00:00] Introducing Julie George and her background
[02:50] How she transitioned from real estate broker to STR entrepreneur
[06:21] Her approach to the first potential property owners
[09:12] Unique way of scaling your business
[14:25] Training co-hosts and a hilarious lesson learned
[17:12] What she would do differently if starting again today
[25:18] Business valuation and selling a property management company
[31:59] Create an LLC and put a management contract in place
[34:11] Surviving COVID and the importance of being able to pivot
[39:09] Success stories from her coaching clients
[45:10] The power of industry community and collaboration
[48:46] Connect with Julie George
[51:18] Outro

Guest Links:

Website: https://www.milliondollarhost.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarhost
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-george-milliondollarhost
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milliondollarhost/

Show Links:

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Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals
Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/
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Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals