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 Real Estate Investing.

In this conversation, Ali shares how she transitioned from aerospace engineering to buying hands-off rental properties—and how that led to her helping others do the same. She breaks down the fundamentals of what turnkey investing really is, how to screen a good provider, and the mindset shifts new investors need to succeed.

Enjoy the show!

Key Takeaways:

[01:35] Introducing Ali Boone and her background

[02:30] Getting out of the corporate world

[03:16] Making a career out of turnkey rental properties

[12:04] What is a turnkey rental property?

[16:31] Ali's very first rental turnkey property

[29:18] How to screen a good turnkey provider?

[30:27] Where did the profits come from?

[40:14] Helping people who want to buy some turnkey property

[43:28] The fundamentals of turnkey real estate investing

[49:00] Ali's version of financial freedom

[54:05] Connect with Ali Boone

[55:25] Outro

Guest Links:

Website: https://www.hipsterinvestments.com/

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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 Real Estate Investors Podcast.

Listen as she shares her journey from buying her first property in 2003 to building a thriving investor community. You’ll hear how she gradually grew her portfolio, why she chose to focus on one market, and how building relationships has been key to both her personal success and the success of those around her. Enjoy the show!

Key Takeaways:

[00:00] Introducing Jonna Weber and her background
[03:48] What got Jonna into real estate?
[07:50] Her very first rental bought in 2003
[09:51] Joining forums about real estate and getting help from other people
[13:58] Systems and screening in self-managing properties
[20:25] Jonna's exit plan for her assets
[22:13] Leaving a legacy in the market
[25:14] Connecting and building relationships with other investors
[32:08] Evaluate your best niche and strategy

Guest Links:

Website: https://jonnaweber.com/
Boise Real Estate Investor Network: https://www.boiserein.com/

Show Links:

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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 founded a construction company, a property management company, and, in 2020, launched RFC Capital, a veteran-owned investment firm based in San Diego.

RFC Capital specializes in a unique and impactful strategy: converting underutilized carports and garages into affordable rental units. This creative approach not only delivers strong returns for investors but also helps address San Diego’s growing affordable housing crisis.

Listen to hear about Henry’s unique strategy and how to add tons of value to garage spaces by turning them into livable apartments.

Enjoy the show!

Key Takeaways:

[00:00] Introducing Henry Russell and his background

[03:17] His transition from the Navy to real estate investing

[05:04] Different ways to start in real estate investing

[13:45] Partnership to build a strong real estate resume

[16:34] Henry's strategy for success

[20:15] Converting garages to apartment units

[24:21] Defensive strategy to buy real estate

[30:01] Doubling the rental income by renovating existing units

[39:30] The Ideal type of investor Henry works with

[43:21] His advice for first-time investors

[46:55] Connect with Henry Russell

Guest Links:

Website: https://rfccap.com/

Show Links:

Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals

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