Best Kirby Atwell Podcasts (2025)

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#281 - How to Scale a Rental Portfolio with $0 by Finding Overlooked Sellers - Daniel Kwak 59:42

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Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who proves that starting from scratch doesn’t mean staying stuck. Daniel Kwak is a real estate investor, coach, author, and one half of the renowned Kwak Brothers. By age 23, he and his brother had already syndicated over $10 million in real estate deals—but what makes Daniel’s journey rem…

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Cover of Darkness | CSIS 36:18

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Former Canadian Security Intelligence Service operative Neil Bisson delivers a compact masterclass in Human Intelligence gathering in this blow-by-blow account of a Mobile Debrief. Along the way, you'll discover how Canada's intelligence apparatus works - and how it could change in the years to come. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nu…

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#280 - The Co-Host Model That Built a 130-Property STR Empire - Julie George 51:45

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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 ju…

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True Spies Debriefs: Jane Bradley and Michael Schwirtz on Russia's Brazilian Illegals 33:19

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Investigative New York Times journalists Jane Bradley and Michael Schwirtz speak to True Spies producer Frank Palmer about the discovery of a Russian 'spy factory' in Brazil. This is a free taster of the exclusive content you'll uncover with a Spyscape+ subscription. Sign up at plus.spyscape.com. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle…

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#279 - Inside the Assisted Living Model That Nets $40K/Month - Brett Chotkevys 46:12

14d ago46:12

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Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who is redefining the way investors think about real estate—and doing it in one of the country's most needed and profitable niches. Brett Chotkevys is the co-founder of Platinum Assisted Living Luxury and the creator of a revolutionary assisted living mansion model that blends top-tier res…

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True Spies Debriefs: Stephen Davis on Flight 149 46:45

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Journalist Stephen Davis has spent 30 years working to uncover the truth behind one of the most secretive chapters of the Gulf War.When British Airways Flight 149 landed in Kuwait on the 2nd of August, 1990, Saddam Hussein's invading army took the passengers hostage. Today, some of those passengers allege that they were subjected to horrific treatm…

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#278 - How to Use Accelerated Depreciation to Save Thousands on Taxes - Dawn Polin 26:53

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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who helps rental property investors unlock huge tax savings through accelerated depreciation. Dawn Polin is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of experience, including managing the cost segregation practice at a large CPA firm. Today, she’s the Managing Director of Rent…

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Foxtrot in Kandahar, Part 2: Showdown in Takhteh-Pol | CIA 53:49

22d ago53:49

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In late 2001, veteran CIA Officer Duane Evans deployed to Afghanistan as part of the US response to 9/11. This is his story. In Part 2, Duane and Team Foxtrot make the perilous journey to Kandahar. But the Afghan city proves to be no safe haven. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by…

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#277 - The EASIEST Financing Option for Short Term Rental Investors: DSCR Loans - Jay Anderson 40:10

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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who’s helped Kirby secure five different DSCR loans over the past year and a half. Jay Anderson is a lender with Visio Lending, a company that specializes in DSCR loans for investment properties. A DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan allows investors to qualify based on a property’s in…

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Foxtrot in Kandahar, Part 1: Snakes and Lightning | CIA 51:26

29d ago51:26

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In late 2001, veteran CIA Officer Duane Evans deployed to Afghanistan as part of the US response to 9/11. This is his story. In Part 1, we find Duane as he swears vengeance against Al Qaeda - and moves mountains to get himself to the heart of the action. From SPYSCAPE, the home of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Pr…

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#276 - How to Turn Failure into Freedom with Real Estate Investing - Matt Aitchison 49:45

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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is Matt Aitchison — a hotelier, investor, and host of the Millionaire Mindcast podcast — whose journey through adversity is nothing short of remarkable. After hitting rock bottom in college and spending time in jail, Matt made a pivotal decision to transform his life. He went on to flip hundreds of h…

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True Spies Classic: The Ritchie Boys | WW2 54:26

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In this True Spies Classic, you'll revisit the story of a true American hero. It's 1944 - 3 days after D-Day. 22-year old Guy Stern lands in Normandy. Unlike many of his comrades in the US Army, it's not his first time in Europe. Forced to leave Germany in 1937, he returns as part of an elite Military Intelligence unit charged with interrogating Ge…

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#275 - Creating a Lifestyle by Design With Turnkey Real Estate Investing - Ali Boone 55:52

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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who escaped the corporate grind and built a lifestyle by design through turnkey real estate. Ali Boone is an engineer, rugby player, pilot, adventurer, and the founder of Hipster Investments. She’s also the author of three different real estate books, including Not Your How-To Guide to Rea…

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True Spies Debriefs: Alexis Papahelas on Greece, Journalism and the CIA 31:34

1M ago31:34

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Veteran Greek journalist Alexis Papahelas tells Morgan Childs about the CIA's role in aiding Greece's military junta, which ruled between 1967 and 1974. From SPYSCAPE, the HQ of secrets. A Cup And Nuzzle production. Series producer: Joe Foley. Produced by Morgan Childs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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#274 - How Going All In on One Real Estate Market Built Big Wealth (And Community) - Jonna Weber 35:27

2M ago35:27

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Joining 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 53:06

2M ago53:06

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Author 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 48:40

2M ago48:40

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In 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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Four Shots in the Night, Part 1: The Man From Derry | Northern Ireland 59:29

2M ago59:29

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Author 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 48:50

2M ago48:50

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Joining 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 52:25

2M ago52:25

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Who 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 38:46

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Joining 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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True Spies Debriefs: Prof. Hanna Diamond on Josephine Baker 40:58

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Celebrity, 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 1:01:46

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Joining 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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Britain's Agent | Historical 1:04:38

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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 44:58

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In 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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True Spies Classic: Her Majesty's Secret Service | Historical 53:51

3M ago53:51

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In 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 46:48

3M ago46:48

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Joining 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 49:30

3M ago49:30

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Historian 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 41:31

3M ago41:31

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In 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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The Misadventures of Martha Dodd, Part 2: The Left Behind | KGB 57:22

3M ago57:22

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Content 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 52:42

4M ago52:42

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Joining 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 42:20

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Content 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 50:53

4M ago50:53

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Is 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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True Spies Classic: Operation Inter | StB 46:01

4M ago46:01

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In 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 43:57

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For 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 51:02

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Dr. 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 41:49

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Joining 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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MI9 Unmasked, Part 2: Italian Jobs | WW2 40:35

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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 53:42

4M ago53:42

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Joining 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 40:07

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British 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 48:51

5M ago48:51

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In 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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True Spies Classic: Blinking Red | CIA 52:28

5M ago52:28

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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 43:47

5M ago43:47

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Joining 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 56:36

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Former 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. 1:01:10

5M ago1:01:10

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Joining 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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Spying On The Reich | Historical 56:47

5M ago56:47

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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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#258 - Leveraging your network to find deals - Buddy Rushing 56:53

5M ago56:53

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For 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 54:46

5M ago54:46

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In 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 54:22

6M ago54:22

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Joining 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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True Spies Debriefs: Bob Dougherty on transnational repression 39:15

6M ago39:15

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Do 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 …