The Co-Living Show

In this episode of Invest2Friday, Chad Rocke walks through a a recent house hack case study where the owner was living for $100 a month (for housing...not all expenses!)  This case study lays out the trade offs of real estate investing, highlights some of the more difficult aspects, but also brings home the reason investors do it - the loan paydown (paid by others) and appreciation by holding onto...

Have you ever had to give up something you love for something else driving your life? In today’s bittersweet episode of the Invest2FI Podcast, we’rebidding farewell to our amazing co-host, Ali. Tune into to hear why Ali is leaving the podcast, what’s on deck for the future of her investments, her real estate team and family life.  Before we let her go, join us for an insightful reflection on Ali’s...

We have people asking how you can still house hack & live for free or how you can buy an investment property & cash flow $1,000 a month.  The answer - CoLiving!  Even though we know it works for cash flow, there are a lot of objections and myths out there that prevent people from doing CoLiving investments.  Tune in to today's episode & listen to Craig debunk the myths of Co-Livin...

Join us for an inspiring session as we sit down with Dean Valentini, current Chief of Test for the US Air Force, serial entrepreneur, and real estate investor. In today’s episode, Dean shares his remarkable journey to financial freedom, which began in 2017 with his first “accidental” house hack in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Since then, he has leveraged the power of real estate to build a diverse portf...

Chad Rocke is a top performing, investor-friendly agent and The FI Team lead agent.  But who is Chad Rocke to you, and why should you care?? Chad's just a normal dude from the Midwest who  intuitively knew investing in real estate was the way to go. He didn't know about BiggerPockets or House Hacking, but he knew it was the path to financial stability and wealth building.  Tune into this...

Join us on this week’s episode as we delve into James Lowery's inspiring journey to financial independence! While working in a physical therapy clinic, James quickly realized that retiring at 62 sounded far from what an ideal life looked like. James and his wife Emily then embarked on a relentless real estate journey and built a real estate portfolio from one condo to nine units in their firs...

How do you make the numbers work in expensive cities? Are the current interest rates and high home prices cost prohibitive for house hackers?  In today's episode of Invest2Friday Craig walks us through different house hacking strategies that can match where you are on the comfortability continuum and meet your criteria for monthly income.  Hint from @thefiguy....stop fixating on the current r...

In this episode, we’re thrilled to hear Donato Callahan's inspiring story of how he went from a failed wholesaling business in college to growing a portfolio of 176 units and managing nearly $500M in assets by the young age of 24! With his passion for data-driven decision-making, he also co-founded BrightInvestor, a  real estate data visualization software that allows investors to vet potenti...

Tune in today for a market update from the field with FI Team lead agent Chad Rocke.  Let's answer the burning questions: 1. Are people still rate locked? 2. Did you miss getting a deal? 3. Is it a buyers or seller's market?  4. How to structure deals in this market? 5. What will happen if rates come down? Will you be a buyer in this market?

Have you ever wondered what it takes to redefine your financial future? Join us as we dive into the hows and whys of financial flexibility with our guest, Ian Hogan. After discovering the stock market wasn’t the right fit for him, a Google search landed him on BiggerPockets and introduced him to the world of real estate investing. Ian's unique journey offers valuable insights to inspire both...

Today's episode of Invest2Friday was inspired by a group of guys Craig met at a Meetup last month and is dedicated to all those 22 year olds out there wondering what they can do today to ensure to financial freedom and wealth in the future.  This list is high level, but tune in to hear Craig's advice on how to bring these things to life: 1. Get a high paying W2 job 2. Start House Hacking...

Quitting the rat race in your 20s might sound crazy for some, but our guest today defied the impossible and proved that it’s possible to become financially free before 30! Join us for a jampacked episode with David Lecko, CEO of DealMachine and renowned investor in single-family long-term rentals.   David's entrepreneurial venture began in 2017 when he recognized the potential of finding off-...

Ali breaks down why New Year's Resolutions don't work, but quarterly check-ins with your team - or yourself - could be the ticket to achieve at a higher level.  If you want more guidance on how to plan out your year and goals like Ali, hit her up on IG @ali_the_agent and she'll share the trackers she uses to stay on track! 

Start your real estate journey intensely with our guest today, Kelly Clark, co-owner of Rockstar Real Estate LLC and passionate house hacker and investor. After deciding to do a 180-degree career shift into real estate, Kelly shares with us today the steps she took to fast-track her journey learning about strategic investing and property management. By hosting local meetups, building a solid netwo...

Today's episode might be the glimpse into your future. Flash back 6.5 years ago to when Craig purchased his first house hack in Denver....  Do any of the points below resonate with you?  1. Learned about house hacking through BiggerPockets, motivated by the idea! 2. Nervous it was the top of the market when he wanted to buy 3. Had to revision what his vision of his first property would be 4....

In this episode, we’re diving into real estate with Tanner Pile, a rising real estate agent, investor, and house hacker. Tune in as our guest shares his real estate journey, from navigating his first-ever deal to learning how to identify properties with the most potential. We explore the complexities of pursuing owner financing, borrowing hard money, and taking calculated risks in real estate.  Ta...

Agents, or wanna be agents, this one is for you! In this episode of Invest2Friday Ali runs through all her systems and processes that have helped to grow her real estate business.  These systems have allowed Ali to retire from the Air Force and  close 85+ deals in the last 2.5 years.  She doesn't just talk about what she uses for buyers, sellers and referrals, but she's offering up her c...

In this episode, Tori Borges shares how joining the world of real estate has never been this enticing. Since Tori’s venture into real estate in 2017, she has amassed an impressive portfolio through self-teaching and learning from mentors in the field. Join us for an engaging episode with Tori as she gives listeners a glimpse into her unique perspectives and investing mindsets that have brought her...

Tune in to Inves2Friday to ensure a productive holiday season. In this episode Craig will walk you through why goal setting is more effective than New Year's resolutions. Craig will also share the only 2 New Year's Resolutions he has ever set, tune in to find out if he kept them. Happy New Year let's make it the best one yet!

As 2023 approaches, we’re taking stock of the year that has passed and what’s in store for the future. Join us as Craig and Ali sit down for an honest discussion on this year’s highs, lows, and realizations.     Tune in for Ali’s thoughts on becoming a full-time real estate agent and finding out what excites her in real estate investing. Learn how to regain control of your time through the unlimit...

Sit down with Ali and and dive into what she's seeing on the ground in Pima County Arizona.  This episode is geared towards you all sitting on the sidelines. While Ali is specifically talking to what she sees in Tucson, there are lots of similarities in other markets.  Hear what's flying off the shelves, what shifts might be coming and heck who knows, maybe even get motivated to go under...

What if you could easily pave the way for a life beyond the constraints of a traditional 9-to-5 job? Tune in as our guest today, Savannah Bass, shares her incredible story that might inspire you to take action.     By 24, Savannah had achieved her dream of becoming a CFO of a multimillion-dollar company. Still, after realizing the unlimited earning potential of real estate, she left behind her W2...

Craig walks you through the best way to list your property and how to vet your tenants.  It's crucial to get your tenants to fill out an application, run a background check and a credit check, plus a few other key musts.  There are some hard lines that Craig won't budge on, but others that you can have some flexibility on.  Yes, you want to get your units rented, but you DO NOT want a ba...

In this episode, a seasoned real estate agent and investor with a unique perspective, Bobby Paquette, joins us. Tune in to learn through our guest's eyes as he navigates the real estate landscape while serving in the military, sharing insights, lessons, and the secret sauce behind his success.  Bobby shares the underestimated financial and career perks of joining the military. Utilizing the V...

Walk through a listing in Tucson with Ali (hint: her listing!) and dive into different ways to make income off your property.  Did you know you can rent out your pool on a hourly basis! If you want to jump into the brain of an investor-friendly agent and walk through a deal, then tune in.