The Co-Living Show

Ever wonder what happens when real estate investing does not go according to plan?  In today's episode, we have Michael Albaum, a successful real estate investor and educator with a proven track record of success. After achieving financial independence early through smart investments, Michael experienced some bumpy roads and severe economic loss. Michael had to rebuild his empire from the gro...

Are you ready to quit your 9-to-5 job and achieve financial freedom? In our latest episode, we're again catching up with Eric Yu. He's a former software engineer who completely changed his game by jumping into the world of real estate.  Based in Seattle, Eric began his journey with house hacking and soon found success in flipping homes and managing Airbnb properties. Now, Eric focuses on...

Want to unlock the secrets of subject-to-deals and get a competitive edge? This episode is a great opportunity to listen as we welcome back experienced real estate investor Chad Rocke, known for his innovative financing skills. Chad has handled many subject-to-deal transactions with his great track record, and today he's here to give you firsthand insight, tips, and cautionary advice. He&apos...

Want to make more money from rentals with some intelligent co-living setups? In this episode, we talk with Grant Shipman. He's not just any real estate investor; he's the guy behind Living Smith, a property management company focusing on co-living spaces. Plus, Grant has over 20 years of experience living and learning in these kinds of communities.  Grant’s story is inspiring. He went fr...

Ever wondered about turning a humble cleaning business into a seven-figure success? In this episode, host Craig Curelop sits down with Brooke Coughlin. She is a former college athlete turned cleaning business owner, real estate agent, and now real estate investor. Brooke has sold over $33 million in real estate, owns multiple investment properties, and leads the "She Closes Deals" commun...

Do you still feel it's worth investing in real estate, even with high interest rates today? In this solo episode of Invest2Fi, Craig Curelop shares how he turned market fear into profitable real estate deals in 2024. With most investors putting off their deals, Craig took action, acquiring three properties that already generate significant cash flow. He will walk you through the details of ea...

Ready to master your finances? Listen to Invest2FI's latest episode, where we catch up with Casey Franchini, a real estate investor who started with no experience and turned one simple real estate strategy into a fantastic portfolio of nine rental properties.  Casey shares her incredible journey from a stay-at-home mom to a real estate success story. With no prior investing knowledge, she bui...

How do you turn a $450K quadplex into a $1M asset? Discover the power of strategic partnerships, data-driven market analysis, and intelligent asset allocation with Dave Meyer, host of The BiggerPockets podcast.  In this episode of Investing, host Craig Curlop, aka The Fi Guy, sits down with Dave Meyer, the Data Deli himself and the newest host of The Bigger Pockets podcast. Dave shares his journey...

Ever wondered what it takes to build a real estate portfolio worth $150million? In this episode, we’re thrilled to have Clint Harris share his journey from spending 15 years in medical sales to even more success in real estate. He walks us through his evolution from house hacking to investing in single-family homes and ultimately transitioning into multi-family properties, self-storage, and commer...

In this special episode, we’re joining the FI Team straight from their Colorado retreat! Hear from everyone’s unique experiences in real estate, from Craig’s rocky start in 2017 to Kerrie’s short-term rental that cost $40,000 and has since doubled in value! We also hear from first-time investors on the team who have recently leaped their first property or house hack - an excellent blueprint for an...

In this episode, we’re excited to sit down with Dan McDonald, a long-time friend and house-hacking coach with $ 1.2 million in his portfolio. Join us as Dan shares how he started his investment journey at the peak of COVID, reflecting on the pivotal moment he knew real estate was the right path for him. Dan's story is relatable and realistic, from his initial start in rental arbitrage to his...

Have you ever wondered what buying your first business at 16 is like? In this episode of the Invest2Fi podcast, I have Sam Wegert, The CoLiving Guy and Founder and CEO of UpLevel Martial Arts. Sam is a coach, investor, and entrepreneur who shares his story of buying his first business, a martial arts school, at just 16 years old. He talks about growing and scaling that business to a seven-figure e...

In this episode of the Invest2FI podcast, we’re thrilled to sit down with Ben Kinney, an entrepreneur, professional speaker, author, real estate agent, brokerage owner, and co-founder of PLACE, Inc. PLACE is an all-in-one real estate services and technology platform for top teams, employs over 2000 people, and operates in over 70 locations across North America. Ben shares his story from a difficul...

This episode of the Invest2FI podcast dives deep into the world of partnership deals with real estate expert Julie Leckey. As a vital member of the FI team, Julie recently celebrated a significant deal win, leveraging her family's support and a fresh strategy. We'll follow her real estate journey from the beginning, uncovering how she shifted from a hesitant investor to a savvy deal-make...

In this episode of the Invest2Fi podcast, we’re pumped to hear from Casey Gregersen, a self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur with over 100 rental properties, multiple Pure Barre franchises, and a W2 job in petroleum engineering. As the founder of Gregersen Properties, Casey shares his story of going from buying his first property to becoming the manager of his own integrated real estate company spec...

In this episode, we’re pumped to have Brian Tibbs, a long-time investor who has proven that time can be your greatest asset. In his 16 years working as a missionary, Brian barely made over minimum wage - but still managed to build enough wealth to retire by 44 years old. How? By knowing how to play the real estate game.   Tune in as Brian shares his unique insights on the importance of shifting yo...

If you’re an entrepreneur looking to get into real estate, this episode is perfect for you! Today, we’re sitting down with Brian Green, long-time real estate investor and co-founder of Green Springs Capital Group, an investment and management company specializing in heavy value-added real estate. Brian’s story begins with his experience launching a successful retail store series, eventually leadin...

In this episode of the Invest2Fi podcast, Ryan shares his extraordinary journey from saving $8 a month to building a half-million-dollar real estate portfolio. Ryan's story illustrates how real estate is the wealth-building strategy, with 95% of the wealthiest individuals owning real estate. Tune in to learn how our guest today completely transformed his financial future in just four years de...

In this episode of the Invest2Fi podcast, Craig is joined by Julie Holly, founder of Three Keys Investments and host of the Conscious Investor podcast. She shares the ups and downs of her real estate journey, starting with her accidental house hack and overcoming the not-so-glamorous challenges. Her story highlights how initial hurdles often lead to exponential growth that pushes us to achieve our...

Hey listeners, we're taking a pause on Invest2Friday. We're all about putting out content that is valuable to you, so if you miss these episodes reach out and let us know. We'll bring them back! But I'll leave you with this episode today - what it's like to buy a property in what feels like tough times.  Continue to tune in on Wednesdays! 

Join Craig as he takes on a solo episode to interview Colton Haaker, two-time EnduroCross Champion and real estate investor. Starting from achieving his lifelong dream of becoming a professional dirt bike racer, Colton shares his incredibly unique career. With his high-risk, high-reward career, Colton offers valuable insights into the financial realities of sports professions, often glamorized but...

In this episode of the Invest2FI podcast, we dive into this unique strategy for newbie investors aiming to make a million in just a year! Our guest, Mason McDonald, shares his inspiring journey from his intense career in healthcare administration to his current successful ventures as a land-flipper and investor. So, if you’re looking to move away from your mentally and physically draining W2 role,...

From Chad's perspective, holding on to a property is better than selling it, but there are sometimes reasons to sell.  In this episode he runs through his considerations for when he might selling one of his investments.  And, when selling makes sense, there are lots of considerations to getting your property ready to list. Most importantly, determining how to price the property.  Tune in to w...

Ready to take the first steps toward financial independence? Join us for an engaging episode with Andrew McKagan and Camila Colon as they share their dynamic as life and real estate partners. This house-hacking couple is ready to reveal their practical tips and tricks for finding tenants, vetting property deals, and approaching different strategies for real estate investing. Don’t miss out on this...

In today's episode Craig walks us through the 5 most popular loan types to help determine which one might make the most sense for you.  There are the 3% and 5% down conventional, the VA loan, USDA loan, FHA loan and 203K loan.  If these are just letters and numbers to you, tune in to see which ones you might qualify for and what the benefits might be.  It might also surprise you to hear Craig...