Off Grid with Zoey B
Off Grid is the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs and real estate investors who want more than just success—they want freedom to travel, purpose-driven work, and a lifestyle aligned real estate portfolio.
Hosted by Zoey Berghoff—STR mentor, investor, and expert in curating unforgettable stays—this show dives into the real strategies behind building a standout rental business and a lifestyle that breaks the mold. Whether you’re scaling your portfolio, raising the next generation of adventurers while building your business, or chasing the dream of full-time travel, you’ll find real talk, tactical tips, and inspiring stories every week.
Because success isn’t one-size-fits-all—and the best views come when you go off grid in life.
Off Grid with Zoey B
EP 09: Quitting Google to $2.8M in Real Estate with Matt Krueger
What do you get when you mix a former youth pastor, a YouTuber, and a dad of four with a relentless work ethic? You get Matt Krueger—aka rental.cashflow—who traded his 9-to-5 for financial freedom through house hacking, short-term rentals, and social media storytelling.
In this episode of Off Grid with Zoey B, Matt shares how he and his wife went from scraping by on $35K a year to building a thriving real estate portfolio and retiring in their 30s—while homeschooling four kids and creating a lifestyle they love. From buying a $90K grandma-style house with shag carpet to launching STRs in a market everyone told him to avoid, Matt proves that creativity and grit trump flashy strategies every time.
We unpack:
- His leap from long-term to short-term rentals (and what sparked it)
- How his first Airbnb made $60K+ in year one
- Building a high-cashflow portfolio in a non-tourist market
- What it’s like running a real estate business with your spouse—and your kids
- Growing a personal brand and monetizing it
- Why he's not chasing more doors—and how contentment fuels his success
If you're a family-first investor, a budding creator, or someone trying to escape the 9-to-5 hamster wheel, Matt's story will motivate you to take action—without sacrificing what matters most.
🔗 Follow Matt on all platforms @rental.cashflow and be the first to hear about his upcoming mentorship program!
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Ready to build a lifestyle aligned real estate portfolio? Apply for the Rooted in Rentals Mentorship and Interview with Zoey to join the community: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/rnrmentorship
Get Zoey’s free resources for her listenings and stay in the know with the monthly Rooted Report here: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/tools
Exclusive discounts and free trials from brands Zoey loves for her listeners. Unlock them here: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/resources-
Ready to build a lifestyle aligned real estate portfolio? Apply for the Rooted in Rentals Mentorship and Interview with Zoey to join the community: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/rnrmentorship
Get Zoey’s free resources for her listenings and stay in the know with the monthly Rooted Report here: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/tools
Exclusive discounts and free trials from brands Zoey loves for her listeners. Unlock them here: https://www.zoeyberghoff.com/resources-