JF2549: Scaling Vacation Rentals with Kirby Atwell

After realizing flipping properties wasn’t the way to financial freedom, Kirby Atwell switched gears to vacation rentals. Now, his rentals are single handedly paying for his 45-acre farm lifestyle. Today Kirby is breaking down how his 1 bedroom rental almost paid for itself in just 3 months, how to identify a good rental property, and where to start if you’re looking to make the switch.

Kirby Atwell Real Estate Background:

• Recently left role as the CFO of a national non-profit to go back to investing in real estate full time, with a focus on vacation rentals
• I recently sold an 11 unit apartment building that I purchased, fully rehabbed and stabilized
• Portfolio consists of 80 flips since 2011, purchased about 28 long-term rental units (mostly single-family homes) that were recently sold off to focus on short-term rentals  
• Currently owns 10 AirBnB listings, one long-term rental, one passive investment in a 250 unit apartment, and the 45-acre farm experiential short-term rental
• Based in Valparaiso, IN
• Say hi to him at: www.LivingOffRentals.com

• Best Ever Book: Effortless

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