S2E # 10: From Spanish Class Teacher to Short-Term Rental Empire: Billy Perez’s Crazy and Accidental Start to His Real Estate Journey - Billy Perez

Billy Perez was once a middle school Spanish teacher with a passion for helping people. But when he “accidentally” house hacked his way into owning a short-term rental, everything changed. Fast forward to today — Billy owns 5 Airbnbs, operates a property management company overseeing 35+ short-term rentals, and even runs a vending machine side hustle on the side.

In this episode, we talk about what it really means to burn the boats and bet on yourself. Billy shares how entrepreneurship has allowed him to help more people than he ever could from a classroom, what it took to scale his portfolio, and the mindset shift that started it all. Whether you’re a burnt-out W-2 worker or a dreamer ready to make a move, Billy’s story will light a fire in you.