Are you dreaming of a life where your investments work for you? Meet Audrey Easton. She is a film production assistant turned real estate entrepreneur who turned her first $40,000 savings into a thriving $10K monthly income with just five properties. On this episode, host Craig Curelop uncovers Audrey’s incredible journey from movie production to mastering short-term rentals, house hacking, and rental arbitrage.
Discover how Audrey leveraged her creative problem-solving skills, partnerships, and a sharp eye for opportunity to build a profitable portfolio. From transforming a 1950s fixer-upper into a house-hacking success to managing 14 Airbnb rooms as a superhost, Audrey shares the real strategies and lessons that helped her grow quickly. She’s proof that you don’t need a large number of properties—just the right systems and determination to make it work.
Audrey’s story proves that you don’t need a massive portfolio to hit your income goals. Tune in to discover how small, strategic moves can add up to big financial wins.
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Podcast Highlights:
[02:00] Audrey’s start in real estate during the pandemic and her pivot from bartending.
[06:30] How reading Rich Dad Poor Dad changed Audrey’s mindset.
[10:40] Challenges of buying her first property as a non-traditional borrower.
[15:20] How her mom became an essential part of her real estate journey.
[20:30] House hacking: Living and Airbnb-ing by the room in her 1950s ranch home.
[27:45] Introduction to rental arbitrage and its benefits for landlords and tenants.
[33:10] Managing 14 Airbnb rooms and achieving superhost status.
[41:20] Hospitality touches that keep her reviews glowing and business thriving.
[47:00] Balancing film production with real estate and future plans.
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Important Links
HOST
Craig Curelop
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefiguy
📘 Book: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-house-hacking-strategy
🏘️ Buy Real Estate: https://bit.ly/3V3QDze
GUEST
Audrey Easton
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audee25/
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