The Co-Living Show

There are different tips and strategies for entering any new business venture. But the most vital step to making it in any industry is first taking action. Ashley Wolkomir is a self-employed real estate investor and realtor. From buying a hotdog stall to being a live-in landlord and now looking into buying her own properties, taking action has always been the key to Ashley’s entrepreneurial endeav...

For this very special 100th podcast episode, Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre are joined by no other than Josh Dorkin . He reflects on his colorful journey of discovering real estate and the amazing story of founding BiggerPockets . Josh shares how a simple collective of real estate resources grew into a vast community that brings millions of people together. He also talks about the importance of...

With plenty of opportunities to earn in real estate, it’s all about finding the right strategy that will work for your financial goals. Joining us today is  Kenny Smith , a real estate investor and agent that’s killing the game in house hacking, Airbnb, and short-term rental space. In this episode, he chats with hosts Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre about maximizing profits using those strategies...

Are you trying to climb the corporate ladder in the hope that you’ll achieve the financial freedom that you want? Is working hard enough? It’s time to unlock your infinite potential. Listen to your hosts, Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre, as they talk with Rich Fettke about manifesting what you want, taking action, and creating financial freedom. Rich is a licensed real estate broker, active inves...

It is no secret that there are multiple ways to achieve financial freedom through real estate. One of them is house hacking. Tune in to this episode as Denver real estate investor  Isaac Archuleta  of  Money Mailbox  shares his journey on how he started investing in real estate and how he stumbled into house hacking as an investment strategy. He shares how this life hack led him to financial freed...

House hacking can be a great way to get into real estate and start your way to financial freedom. It is the strategy of living in a property you own while renting out part of it to other tenants. Dylan Koch, a pharmacy graduate, always knows that financial prudence is important. After spending hundreds of hours learning about personal finance and investing, Dylan decided that real estate would be...

If you are new to real estate, it's important to know where to start. Choose your real estate market wisely and go take action. You want a location that's affordable and familiar. Maybe, you already have a few contacts in there. Just always pick the easy route, especially if you are new. Once you get all those things done, then you can start house hacking and find more ways to earn money...

We have all dreamed of achieving financial independence. And we have kind of accepted that it may come to us later in life. However, our guest today shows that it is not impossible to become financially free early! Craig Curelop sits down with real estate investor, podcaster, and entrepreneur,  Brian Luebben . In this episode, Brian discusses his journey to financial independence and how he quit h...

Are you looking for better ways to achieve financial independence? Real estate investing could be the solution you’ve been looking for. Joining host Craig Curelop today is Lars Anderson . Lars went from a traditional W2 job, going cold turkey straight into being a real estate agent, and then absolutely crushing it in the business and building a rental portfolio of over 30 units for over $8,000 a m...

Moving out to live independently can be both an exciting and scary idea. Imagine how you would feel about buying your first home. But it doesn’t have to be daunting because you can leverage the power of house hacking! In this episode, Ian Jimeno shares how he stumbled upon a real estate seminar where he learned about a concept called "house hacking" and how he applied it with his first p...

Are you interested in saving money to start investing in the real estate industry? In this episode, Amberly Grant shares her story of achieving financial independence. It was not an easy task, and she wasn't earning a lot of money, so she had to spend less, which quite frankly was good for her since she believes she is naturally frugal. She emphasizes the importance of attending different mee...

Who says nineteen is too young to think about financial independence? Not our guest today who, at nineteen years old, found his Eureka moment to live a financially independent life. Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre sit down with Jordy Clark , the co-founder and Managing Member of Silicon Slopes Capital Partners, LLC . In this episode, Jordy talks about his journey from taking the traditional path...

The average rent by the room is 50% higher than the traditional house model. Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre discuss this with Johnny Wolff , the founder of HomeRoom Coliving . Johnny talks about how rent by the room is also more affordable overall, especially for the younger people who don’t have credit yet, or just started to. With HomeRoom, it’s also possible for investors to invest remotely....

Are you keeping track of how you are spending your money? Our guest, Justin Taylor , talks about intentional saving and why you should spend on things that will bring you happiness and fulfillment. From the military to his corporate job, he kept records of his expenses to analyze what aspects he could trim down to save more money, all to achieve financial independence. Today, he is making millions...

Are you having problems with your home equity? In this episode, Matthew Sullivan shares details on what their company, QuantmRE , is doing to help people in this space. Before settling in the real estate industry, Matthew had the opportunity to experience working in several industries. Now with QuantmRE, his team is solving a major problem for homeowners who want to access the equity in their home...

How do you become financially independent through real estate? Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre sit with Antoinette Munroe , who developed Budget ABC's, House Hacking, and Travel Hacking strategies that accelerated her path to financial independence. The first thing you need to do is to invest in yourself. Listen to podcasts and go to your local real estate investors association meetings to r...

Working in healthcare as a doctor will provide you with a high-income stream. But it’s not all rainbows and butterflies. The profession involves stress, burnout, and physical fatigue because of the long hours and weight of responsibility. This urged our guest, Jordan Grumet , to find investments that can enable him to retire as a physician and have the financial independence he is yearning for. He...

Do you need to pump up your cashflow? Investing in Airbnb is a great idea. Hosts Zeona McIntyre and Craig Curelop talk about investment strategies, FAQ questions, and market changes. Zeona shares how Airbnb was supposed to be at an all-time high last year. But great rates are coming through this year. House hacking by renting out your house on Airbnb can open up a passive income stream to bolster...

The real estate industry is filled with wonderful opportunities. Join us in this episode as we listen to James Lowery ’s path to financial independence. James was working in a physical therapy clinic when he overheard a conversation that intrigued him. That’s when he learned of Mr. Money Mustache's site, where he was able to read blogs and forums related to saving money. As a result, he chang...

Many people found the path to financial independence through real estate. Today's guest has walked on that path from a young age, learning from his family to eventually taking on his own. In this episode, Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre sit down with entrepreneur and Airbnb ambassador Jake Cohen. Jake shares his journey in real estate, getting his start in hotels and falling in love with the...

There’s no magic to finding the path to financial freedom. It doesn’t happen overnight. You have to have the knowledge you need to get there. For  Matt Amabile , that path started with self-education through books. From then, he met an investment agent who helped him begin investing in real estate properties. He eventually expanded his portfolio by having more units and properties. Now, he is on t...

If people want success, be it in their profession or the pursuit of financial freedom, they need to live with intentionality. To build better wealth, they need to be ready to face their fears. In this episode, Craig Curelop discusses investing, intentionality, and life insurance with  Better Wealth Solutions  Founder and CEO  Caleb Guilliams . Caleb looks back at his journey, learning from mentors...

Self-improvement isn't often something you hear when people talk about financial independence. Make no mistake, reaching your goal means being a better version of you. In this episode, Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre talk financial freedom with entrepreneur and author Marcus Garrett.  Marcus shares his story of climbing from debt and his path to financial freedom. Learn and start walking you...

Are limiting beliefs keeping you from achieving your goals? Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre sit in with Casey Franchini , Founder of Brick by Brick Wealth . Casey shares how she watched her dad try one business after another and fail each time. Watching her dad created a negative mindset in Casey, which she had to battle to succeed. Today, she wants to tell you that believing you can do it is cru...

Financial Independence is not an easy feat to conquer because money is always accompanied by shame. When you don’t have enough, you are ridiculed; when you manage to get by, you are embarrassed by people who think you make more than you do. Financial advisor Eric Brotman joins us in this episode to demystify the shame around money. He sits with Zeona McIntyre to talk about his journey to financial...