EP 07: Power Couple Pivot: From Burnout to Real Estate Freedom with Emily & Spencer

Off Grid with Zoey B

In this inspiring episode of Off Grid, Zoe B sits down with Emily and Spencer, the dynamic duo behind Keeping It Real Estate and Stellar Escape Rentals. From a speech therapist and a motion graphics designer to full-time real estate entrepreneurs, Emily and Spencer reveal how they built a thriving short-term rental business and transitioned Emily out of her 9-to-5 in less than two years.

You’ll hear how a single webinar sparked their journey into rental arbitrage, how they landed a creative seller-financed mountain home, and why buying a duplex changed the game. They break down the mindset shifts, strategic plays, and creative income streams—like property management, coaching, and real estate photography—that helped them build financial freedom and a lifestyle they love.

If you’re dreaming of designing your own path, managing properties, or building wealth through real estate—this episode is packed with gold. 💡

Topics Covered:

• The reality of pivoting careers into real estate
• Getting started with rental arbitrage (and making it profitable!)
• How they used creative financing to buy in a hot market
• Building multiple income streams within the STR space
• The underrated power of professional photography
• Finding deals (and freedom) even in high-price markets like Colorado

🎧 Hit play and get ready to take notes—this is one of those episodes you’ll come back to again and again.

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