True Spies takes you inside the world's greatest espionage and detective operations. Our hosts Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Sophia Di Martino, Daisy Ridley and Rhiannon Neads talk to the real spies behind the missions. What do they know? What are their skills? And what would you do in their position? We explore and investigate real life thrillers, mysteries and crimes - stories that prove truth is stranger than fiction! These stories cover lies, murder, theft, sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll. Y ...
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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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Get to know the men and women of the Central Intelligence Agency in this curated collection of True Spies stories. Hosts Hayley Atwell and Vanessa Kirby enter a shadow-world of cunning manipulators, Cold Warriors and cutting-edge gadgetry as we meet the incredible operatives behind some of the Agency's most memorable missions. If you’d like to dig deeper into the world of secrets, and test your own secret intelligence skills, head over to spyscape.com for articles, games, experiences, puzzle ...
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Get to know the men and women of the Federal Bureau of Investigations in this curated collection of True Spies stories. Hosts Hayley Atwell and Vanessa Kirby enter a shadow-world of daring undercovers, subtle spy-catchers and criminal minds as we meet the incredible agents behind some of the Bureau's most memorable missions. If you’d like to dig deeper into the world of secrets, and test your own secret intelligence skills, head over to spyscape.com for articles, games, experiences, puzzles ...
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Welcome to The Remote Investor, an ongoing conversation on the topic of building wealth through real estate. Hosts Michael Albaum and Pierre Carrillo discuss the messy world of owning rental properties in remote locations. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just trying to break through the barriers to entry, this podcast is your go-to resource for invaluable knowledge gained through hands on experience. The Remote Investor is brought to you by Boldstreet.ai
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#274 - How Going All In on One Real Estate Market Built Big Wealth (And Community) - Jonna Weber
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35:27Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is Jonna Weber, a seasoned buy-and-hold investor with two decades of experience investing in single-family and small multifamily properties in Idaho. Jonna runs the Boise Real Estate Investor Network, where she helps connect and support investors across the state. She is also the host of the Idaho Re…
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Four Shots in the Night, Part 2: The Spymaster's Dilemma | Northern Ireland
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53:06Author Henry Hemming tells the twisting tale of two very different British spies operating in Northern Ireland during the 30-year conflict known as The Troubles. In Part 2, Frank Hegarty and Freddie Scappaticci are drawn ever deeper into the violent world of the Provisional IRA - and soon, there'll be no turning back. From SPYSCAPE, the home of sec…
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#273 - Converting Garages to ADU's to create massive value
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48:40In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we’re joined by Henry Russell—a Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and multifamily real estate investor with over 15 years of experience. Henry Russell attended the U.S. Naval Academy and went on to complete multiple combat tours in Iraq as a Naval officer. After leaving the Navy, he returned to Baltimore, where he f…
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Why You Should Stop Worrying And Start Doing!
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43:34In this episode of The Remote Investor, host Michael Albaum interviews Aaron Ameen, a Houston-based real estate investor who worked his way up to a $9 million development project—all while working a full-time job. Discover how Aaron went from buying his first rental property in 2019 to developing two assisted living homes, and why purpose-driven in…
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Four Shots in the Night, Part 1: The Man From Derry | Northern Ireland
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59:29Author Henry Hemming tells the twisting tale of two very different British spies operating in Northern Ireland during the 30-year conflict known as The Troubles. In Part 1, family man Frank Hegarty and menacing IRA enforcer Freddie Scappaticci begin down a dark path together - one that ends in the dark, deep in the Irish borderlands. From SPYSCAPE,…
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#272 - Key Legal Considerations When Scaling a Rental Business - Diana Khan
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48:50Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is an award-winning attorney, entrepreneur, and mom of three who owns seven businesses—including her own law firm. Diana Khan, named one of the Top 40 Young Lawyers in the country, simplifies the legal side of real estate investing and shares how to structure your business to protect your assets and …
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True Spies Classic: The Ace of Spies | Historical
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52:25Who was Britain's Ace of Spies? The truth is, nobody really knows. But the name he used was Sidney Reilly - and nobody did it better. In this classic episode of True Spies, Vanessa Kirby follows Sidney on his dark and bloody path through the early 20th century, reckoning with oil barons, personal pride, and the rise of Communism. From SPYSCAPE, the…
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#271 - How He Replaced His Tech Salary with Short Term Rentals - Stylianos Kalamaras
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38:46Joining me on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who’s been an athlete, Navy veteran, cyber engineer, and now, a short-term rental investor. Stylianos “Steve” Kalamaras is a fighter in every sense of the word. A former boxer turned real estate investor, he’s built an impressive short-term rental portfolio that brings in solid cash flow t…
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Smart Money Moves: When and How to Invest in Syndications
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18:52In this episode of The Remote Investor, host Michael Albaum welcomes seasoned real estate investor, Paul Moore for an in-depth conversation on how to successfully invest in real estate syndications. Paul breaks down the essential strategies for evaluating syndication opportunities, performing thorough due diligence, spotting red flags, and selectin…
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True Spies Debriefs: Prof. Hanna Diamond on Josephine Baker
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40:58Celebrity, campaigner, national treasure... spy. This year, Josephine Baker's memoirs have been made available in English for the first time. The University of Cardiff's Prof. Hanna Diamond tells Morgan Childs more about the extraordinary life of a showbiz spy in wartime France. From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series …
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#270 - The Social Media Strategy That Generated $50K in Direct Bookings - Kamille Longstreet
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1:01:46Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone with a 20-year background in the digital media space. Kamille Longstreet is a real estate investor, influencer, and co-founder of Stay Booked, a company that helps vacation rental owners master independent marketing to grow their bookings. With over 20 years of experience in the media and …
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Professor James Crossland of Liverpool John Moores University uncovers the extraordinary life of a British diplomat-cum-spy in Bolshevik Russia - Robert Bruce Lockhart. A tale of doomed love, assassination, failed coups and bad reputations. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Fran…
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#269 - How to Boost Rental Revenue with Direct Bookings - Ollie Laing
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44:58In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we’re joined by UK-based short-term rental investor Ollie Laing, who’s cracked the code on direct bookings. While most hosts rely heavily on platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com, Ollie generates over 50% of his revenue from direct bookings through his own website. In this episode, he shares exactly how he doe…
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Thrive in Multifamily Markets: Proven Strategies
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26:38In this episode, Michael Albaum welcomes friend and seasoned multifamily investor Paul Moore for a timely and insightful conversation on the current state of the multifamily real estate market. Paul pulls no punches as he breaks down the impact of rising interest rates, overbuilding, and risky floating rate debt on today's investment landscape. 🚫 H…
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True Spies Classic: Her Majesty's Secret Service | Historical
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53:51In this historic True Spies Classic, Protestant England faces an existential threat from Catholic Spain. Queen Elizabeth calls on Sir Francis Walsingham, the Royal spymaster, to undermine the Spanish war effort. Vanessa Kirby tells a story of loyalty, fear, and the terrible lengths to which a good spy will go to protect Queen and Country. From SPYS…
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#268 - Figuring out your true net worth and gaps in your wealth - Donald Pearson
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46:48Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is Donald Pearson, a Wealth Management Advisor at Westpac Wealth Partners who holds an impressive list of certifications. Donald is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and a Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®), and he helps individuals and business owners reach their financial goals a…
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True Spies Debriefs: Dr. Jenny Benham on Medieval Spycraft
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49:30Historian Dr. Jenny Benham joins Morgan Childs to explore the murky world of medieval espionage. You'll learn about the real 'little birds' who inspired Game of Thrones' Master of Whisperers, and the exiles, slaves and captives who parlayed information for security in a time before formalised intelligence agencies. Dr. Jenny Benham is Reader in Med…
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#267 - Short-Term Rental Design for SUPER High Revenue - Mark Lumpkin
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41:31In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we are joined by Mark Lumpkin, a real estate investor who fell in love with short-term rentals 10 years ago. Mark has helped over 500 short-term rental investors optimize their properties—handling everything from renovations to design—and has guided many others in establishing their own successful rentals. Lis…
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Build WEALTH with Mindful Real Estate Investing Strategies
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39:20Join Michael Albaum as he sits down with Jonathan Greene, a multi-talented professional who's transformed his diverse career experiences into real estate investing success. From practicing law to curating art galleries, Jonathan shares his unique journey and invaluable insights for aspiring investors. Learn how to work effectively with real estate …
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The Misadventures of Martha Dodd, Part 2: The Left Behind | KGB
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57:22Content Warning: This episode contains adult themes throughout. When defense journalist Brendan McNally stumbled across a long-forgotten name in 1990s Prague, he had no idea of the remarkable story he would uncover. It belongs to Martha Dodd: ambassador's daughter, mistress to Nazi officials, and Stalinist spy. In the second episode of this two-par…
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#266 - How to turn 1 rental into 8 rentals (and massively increase cash flow) - Atticus LeBlanc
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52:42Joining us in this episode is someone who has been making waves in the affordable housing space. He is a returning guest, previously appearing on Episode 92 of Living Off Rentals in 2021. Atticus LeBlanc is the founder of PadSplit, the country’s largest co-living marketplace, which helps property owners increase cash flow while providing affordable…
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The Misadventures of Martha Dodd, Part 1: The Pink Lady | KGB
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42:20Content Warning: This episode contains adult themes throughout. When defense journalist Brendan McNally stumbled across a long-forgotten name in 1990s Prague, he had no idea of the remarkable story he would uncover. It belongs to Martha Dodd: ambassador's daughter, mistress to Nazi officials, and Stalinist spy. In the first episode of this two-part…
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#265 - Is Real Estate Investing a Better Option Than College? - Steven Rich
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50:53Is college the best path to financial success, or is there another way? In this episode, Steven Rich shares his bold decision to drop out of his mechanical engineering program and dive headfirst into real estate investing. Now, he is the owner of 50 service accommodation rooms with bookings across several online travel agency (OTA) platforms like A…
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Building A Successful Short-term Rental Business with Kirby Atwell
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40:35Want to turn real estate into a steady income stream? In this episode, Kirby Atwell shares how he transitioned from house flipping to building a profitable short-term rental portfolio—without quitting his day job. Learn the exact strategies he used to identify high-cash-flow markets, leverage multi-unit properties, and scale a hands-off rental busi…
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True Spies Classic: Operation Inter | StB
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46:01In this True Spies Classic, it's the late 1980s, and change is in the air in Eastern Europe. For a young journalist like Mark Baker, Czechoslovakia is an interesting place to be. But Mark has attracted some unwanted attention - a fact that he'll only discover several decades later. Sophia Di Martino joins Mark to travel through the True Spies looki…
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#264 - From Wealth Manager to Building Personal Real Estate Wealth - Austin Palacios
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43:57For today's episode of Living Off Rentals, we are joined by Austin Palacios, a short-term rental investor based in Miami. He is also the bestselling author of “Airbnb Co-hosting Secrets: How to Start and Scale a Co-Hosting Business in 30 Days,” and has been featured on MSN, Mogul's of Business, and US Times. Austin started his career in wealth mana…
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True Spies Debriefs: Dr. Daniela Richterova on the Jackals in Prague
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51:02Dr. Daniela Richterova joins host Morgan Childs to discuss the relationship between Cold War intelligence agencies and non-state actors like the infamous Carlos the Jackal. Dr. Richterova is Senior Lecturer in Intelligence Studies at Kings College, University of London From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: …
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#263 - How to pick winning investments based on school districts - Sean O'Dowd
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41:49Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has built a portfolio around one of the most sought-after factors in housing—access to top-tier schools. Sean O'Dowd is the Managing Director of Scholastic Capital, a real estate fund that acquires and rents out single-family homes in elite school districts. He began his career at Bost…
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Profit or People? The Ethics of Real Estate Investing
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24:13In this episode of The Remote Investor podcast, hosts Michael Albaum, Tom Schneider, and Pierre Carrillo tackle the critical question of whether it's possible to be a moral and ethical real estate investor and property owner. They dive into common criticisms leveled against landlords, including rent increases, exploitation of vulnerable tenants, ge…
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Hear again from British historian Helen Fry, joining Rhiannon Neads for the second and final installment of a two-part dive into one of the most crucial, but little-known intelligence forces of the Second World War - MI9. Hear the conclusion to the gripping story of the department, and reasons behind their ultimate secrecy in a post-WW2 world... Fr…
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#262 - How to identify a high cash-flowing short-term rental - Julie Gates
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53:42Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has been a real estate investor since 2004 and has a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and self-storage properties. Julie Gates started SID WAS HERE in 2017, which specializes in short-term and long-term rentals. She also produces a local podcast about investing in Savannah…
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MI9 Unmasked, Part 1: Escape and Evasion | WW2
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40:07British historian Helen Fry joins Rhiannon Neads for the first installment of a two-part dive into one of the most crucial, but little-known intelligence forces of the Second World War - MI9. Charged with facilitating the escape of Allied POWs, MI9 employed various ingenious tactics - including, but not limited to, a chocolate gun. Yes, really. You…
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#261 - Sportscaster to failing entrepreneur to successful short-term rental investor - Kyle Stanley
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48:51In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we’re joined by someone who went from sportscaster to struggling entrepreneur, before finally finding the success and fulfillment he was looking for through short term rental investing. Kyle Stanley spent a decade as a serial entrepreneur before discovering real estate. At 31, he took a chance on investing and…
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Remote investing while working full time - with Nathan Murith
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31:41In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Murith, an experienced remote real estate investor who has built a successful rental portfolio while maintaining a full-time technology job. Nathan shares his strategies for getting started in real estate investing without being physically present, including how he chose his target markets, built a reliable …
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In this True Spies Classic, CIA analyst Gina Bennett shows Vanessa Kirby the origins of America's most infamous enemy. Throughout the 1990s, Osama bin Laden launched a series of attacks on American interests at home and abroad. Operating in the man's world of counter-terrorism, Gina had to fight to have the threat he posed taken seriously. Would YO…
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#260 - Remote Real Estate Investing for Financial Independence - Michael Albaum
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43:47Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has spent the last decade mastering remote real estate investing across a range of property types. Michael Albaum is a seasoned real estate investor who began his journey in 2012 and has since built a portfolio spanning various asset classes. As the creator of MyFI (Financial Independe…
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True Spies Debriefs: Gina Bennett on the new paradigm for national security
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56:36Former CIA counterterrorism analyst, hunter of Bin Laden, author and proud mother - hear from the fantastic Gina Bennett in this week's Debrief. Bennett authored the earliest warnings of today’s terrorism trends including the 1993 report that foreshadowed the danger of Osama bin Laden. Hear her current prescient predictions for what she is calling …
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#259 - How the right LLC structure can save you - Glenn H. Truitt Esq.
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1:01:10Joining us on this special fifth-anniversary episode of Living Off Rentals is an attorney with over 15 years of experience helping high-net-worth individuals protect their assets and grow their wealth. Glenn Truitt is the co-founder of Private Wealth Law, where he focuses on everything from Mergers and Acquisitions to Corporate Governance and Asset…
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International Relations journalist and author, R.T Howard, reveals the tensions, subterfuge and devastating errors that marked the first Cold War. In the 1920s and 30s, the Allies waged an intelligence war against a rising star in global politics - Adolf Hitler. Young intelligence agencies tried in vain to penetrate the Nazi's veil of secrecy. In t…
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Crack the Code to Private Capital: Matt Faircloth Reveals How to Stay Ahead of the Game
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46:31In this episode, host Michael Albaum sits down with real estate investor, author, and syndicator Matt Faircloth. Matt shares his extensive experience in the real estate industry, from small-scale fix-and-flips and rental properties to building a multifamily investment firm with thousands of units. Matt discusses his transition into the syndication …
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#258 - Leveraging your network to find deals - Buddy Rushing
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56:53For the third time, we've got Buddy Rushing coming back for today's episode of Living Off Rentals. He is the co-owner, president, and CEO of White Feather Investments, a company whose mission is to educate and empower military members to achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. Buddy is a Marine Corps veteran whose passion is to hel…
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True Spies Classic: The Nuclear Superhighway | CIA
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54:46In this classic episode of True Spis, undercover CIA agent James Olson takes Vanessa Kirby on a nail-biting mission behind the Iron Curtain. In the late 1970s, James was tasked with tapping an underground communications line between Moscow and a top-secret nuclear weapons facility. Under constant surveillance from the KGB, he would need to use a co…
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#257 - Creating Financial Freedom while serving in the Army - Beau Webb
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54:22Joining us in today's episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has served as a Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot in the US Army for seven years. While flying in the Army Beau Webb discovered seller financing, and was able to utilize this strategy to build a portfolio of rental properties. Because of his real estate investments, he was able to leave t…
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Are short-term rentals still a smart investment? Featuring Luke Carl
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39:53In this episode of The Remote Investor, Michael Albaum is joined by Luke Carl, a seasoned property manager and landlord with experience in both short-term and long-term rental investments. Luke, married to top short-term rental agent Avery Carl, shares his unique perspective on navigating the evolving short-term rental market. Tune in as Luke discu…
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True Spies Debriefs: Bob Dougherty on transnational repression
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39:15Do you know about the rising threats posed by transnational repression? Hear from Bob Dougherty, veteran of 26 years as a CIA undercover operations officer. Today, Bob works as an instructor for multiple government agencies, increasingly speaking on the dangers of transnational repression; the intimidation, harassment, or other human rights abuses …
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#256 - From RN to using VAs to run a rental business - Stephanie Figueros
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50:02In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we interviewed Stephanie Figueros. Before her real estate journey, she was once a registered nurse. Now, she has a unique story and expertise owning short-term rentals, flipping properties, partnering with other investors, and utilizing virtual assistants to run her business. In addition, she also has a platfo…
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Journalist and author Steve Vogel unravels the unlikely tale of George Blake, the cunning Cold War double-agent who betrayed one of the most ambitious wire-tapping operations of the 1950s - and made a name for himself as one of spycraft's greatest escapologists. From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Fol…
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#255 - Creating Significant Wealth One Rental at a Time - Michael Zuber
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37:53Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who utilized long term rentals as a way to exit his 9-5 job and live a life of freedom. Michael Zuber is the author of 'One Rental at a Time,' and aims to help people start their real estate investing journey by simplifying the process. In this episode, Michael shares his journey from work…
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The tools in a spy's arsenal are more varied than you might think. But they all come under one name: Tradecraft. In our ninth round of insights from the world of espionage, Rhiannon Neads looks back on lessons drawn from intrepid cyber-cops, nuclear double-dealers, crafty codebreakers and more. From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle pro…
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#254 - How to Build Unshakeable Wealth - Larisa Olteanu
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1:04:00In this episode of Living Off Rentals, we are joined by someone who started as a struggling immigrant with $20, a bag of clothes, and no knowledge of English. Larisa Olteanu is now a CEO investor and a philanthropist. She is the CEO and Founder of Unshakable Wealth and the author of Destined for Wealth, a Wall Street Journal best-seller. Listen as …
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