#180 - Financial Freedom with a Treehouse and a Converted School Bus - Will Sutherland

Previous Episode: #179 - How to Substantially Increase the Income (and Performance) on Your Short-Term Rental - Jeff Brown

Next Episode: #181 - Getting to Financial Freedom Without Sacrificing Your Family Relationships - Jim Sheils

Get ready to witness the incredible success that can only be found in the world of short-term rentals. Join us as we introduce our esteemed guest, Will Sutherland, an Airbnb host who recently made headlines in a Business Insider article.

Will had the idea to build a treehouse on his four-acre land holding, and he built everything himself. With the treehouse and his other Airbnb property—a converted school bus—he has since made enough money to leave his 9-to-5 job and work as a full-time host, truly living off rentals.

Tune in as we delve into Will's journey as he shares his story and insights into his remarkable success in short-term rentals!

Key Takeaways

[00:00] Introducing Will Sutherland and his story

[04:55] On building the treehouse

[08:25] The treehouse’s specifications and utilities

[12:58] Sharing a space with strangers

[17:24] The financial situation of the treehouse property

[20:51] Will on self-managing his properties

[23:08] The insurance situation of treehouse properties

[25:55] Will’s method of screening his guests

[29:17] Lessons Will has learned since he began and his future plans

[34:21] Connect with Will

Guest Links

Business Insider article about Will – businessinsider.com/i-built-airbnb-treehouse-and-now-host-full-time-2023-1

Instagram – instagram.com/willbillys

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

Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals

Living Off Rentals Website – livingoffrentals.com

Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals

Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals