#343 - How to Run a Short-Term Rental Business With Your Spouse (and Make It Work) - Kirby & Taryn Atwell

On this very special episode of the Living Off Rentals podcast, I am joined by my wife Taryn Atwell, who is also my business partner and the designer behind all our short-term rental properties.

In this episode, we talk about how we started with a short-term rental in our basement and gradually grew the business by leaning into their different strengths. I focus more on the numbers and property decisions, while Taryn handles design, guest experience, and communication.

We also talk about tips on how to get your spouse on board with real estate investing, dividing responsibilities, setting goals around the lifestyle you want, and handling the unexpected challenges of running short-term rentals.

Enjoy the show!

Key Takeaways:

[00:00] Introducing Kirby and Taryn Atwell and their background

[02:53] Taryn's background and how she got into designing their rentals

[04:20] Starting with a short-term rental in their basement

[06:44] The mistakes they made along the way

[08:13] What it's like being married to an entrepreneur

[10:46] How to get your spouse on board with real estate investing

[14:25] The pressure of being the entrepreneur in the relationship