Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who is redefining what it means to travel, disconnect, and create meaningful experiences through short-term rentals.

Eric Moeller is the co-founder of Freewyld, a design-forward short-term rental brand that helps guests truly unplug through nature. From flipping his first house at 19, to navigating the 2008 crash, to building a business that blends hospitality with intention, Eric's story is one of resilience, clarity, and bold decisions.

In this episode, we talk about the tough lessons he learned early in real estate, why he went all-in on Freewyld during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how he scales the real estate side of his business while running Freewyld Foundry, the revenue management side of Freewyld that oversees 1,700+ Airbnb listings worldwide.

Whether you're just getting started or dreaming about something bigger, this episode is full of honest insights on building a brand that's meaningful to you from the ground up.

Enjoy the show!

Key Takeaways:

[00:00] Introducing Eric Moeller and his background

[01:56] Eric's blue-collar roots and first flip at 19

[04:27] Buying a vacation rental before Airbnb even existed

[06:59] Going against the norm made Eric stay in real estate

[09:07] The whole process of winning and losing

[12:17] The journey from the 2008 market crash to building Freewyld

[14:13] Why he moved to San Diego and discovered STR arbitrage

[15:36] Three things Eric loves in the short-term rental business

[16:39] Epic Entrepreneur House in San Diego

[20:20] The moment he went all-in on Freewild during COVID

[24:25] How Freewyld Foundry now manages $60M in Airbnb revenue

[28:45] About the revenue pricing business

[33:24] Building a hospitality brand that helps guests unplug

[35:04] Developing unique properties

[37:38] Finding the perfect property

[41:52] Energy and time management lessons from top entrepreneurs

[47:18] Connect with Eric Moeller

Guest Links:

Website: freewyldfoundry.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayfreewyld

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdmoeller

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