The Co-Living Show

Have you ever wondered what it takes to break the cycle of financial instability to safeguard your family’s wealth for generations to come? In today’s real-talk episode, our guest, Elijah Brown, emphasizes one resounding truth: Anyone can change their financial destiny.   Join us as we dive into Elijah’s introduction to the world of real estate by seeking out experienced mentors, setting up real e...

In today’s special episode, the Curelop family joins us to pull back the curtain on everything from Craig’s family life to his childhood shenanigans! Join us as Mr. and Mrs. Curelop share Craig’s entrepreneurial spirit from a young age despite coming from a family that never really talked about the importance of money. If you’re wondering how Craig Curelop got his start in real estate, then tune i...

Since he started investing more than 45 years ago, Rod Khleif has mastered the art of buying and selling multi-family real estate properties. With over 2,000 properties under his belt, Rod has taken on coaching thousands of students who have an cumulative portfolio of 170-180,000 units! Join us for this engaging and enlightening episode of Invest2FI where Rod shares his invaluable wisdom that has...

Most people don’t have a plan when mapping out their financial or investment goals — don’t let this be your story, too! In this episode, Sam Kwak shares his incredible journey of going from 0 units to managing 75 rental units within the first year. As a coach, author, entrepreneur, and ½ of the famous Kwak Brothers, Sam is passionate about helping others get a head start in their real estate journ...

Doing what you love while making enough to secure your family’s financial future may seem like two impossible concepts, but our guest today shares how anyone can make it a reality! In this enlightening episode, Julie Gates dives deep into her journey to becoming a real estate expert and short-term rental jack-of-all-trades. As a real estate investor, agent, business owner, and property manager, Ju...

In today’s fast-moving market, figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. In our latest episode, we’ve invited Property Management Leader Brandon Scholten to discuss the ins and outs of acquiring and managing property units!  As the founder of Keyrenter Property Management, Brandon has seen great success in acquiring, financing, and managing profitable real estate portfolios. His passion f...

Starting down the path of real estate and financial independence can be incredibly intimidating for any beginner. But what if you heard stories from successful investors and real estate agents who have spent years building their portfolios from the ground up? Learning from experienced mentors can be an absolute gamechanger in this highly competitive industry.   Join us for this special episode as...

From being knee-deep in credit card debt to becoming a critically acclaimed author in the financial literacy space, Clifton Corbin has been through it all. In this incredibly insightful episode, we’re sitting down with Clifton to talk about the mistakes that led him to rack up credit card debt -- and the transformative mindset that helped him clear his debts in no time! As a Registered Financial C...

As a first-timer in the world of real estate, you might be wondering what it takes to be a “real” investor. In this episode, we explore adopting an investor mindset and making the right moves to establish yourself in the industry!   Join us for a riveting conversation with Darren Bloomfield, a passionate investor specializing in risk management and insurance. With his incredible professional insig...

Who said your W2 had to hold you back from achieving your real estate dreams? Join us as we sit down with Caleb Drake, a passionate realtor ready to share how he manages his work-life balance as an active military officer with an impressive real estate portfolio. In this episode, Caleb shares his hard-earned lessons on navigating the housing market for the first time, forging partnerships that act...

Feeling overwhelmed by your financial independence goals? Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. In this episode, we’re joined by real estate investor Nick Coulter who was able to clear $57,000 in debt and land his first property through frugal living and smart investing. With just three years in the game, Nick has already landed multiple units, including a $1.6 million dollar properties.  Join us for...

How do you go from having a credit score in the 500s and $70,000 worth of IRS debt to becoming a renowned financial adviser with incredible success in financial media and personal investments? In this episode, we’re sitting down with Joe Saul-Sehy, who shares how he completely turned around his dire financial situation and took the reigns to achieve financial independence.   In this inspiring epis...

When achieving financial independence, there’s no quicker way than diving into real estate investing. In this episode, Vince Crane sits down with us to discuss how he went from enduring a W2 job to making $300,000 a year through real estate!  As a Top 2% realtor, Vince shares how his drive to make genuine connections and to learn from high-performing investors cemented his path to financial indepe...

 If you’re considering jumping to real estate, there’s no better time than now. Today, we’re so excited to hear from Connor Anderson, who tells us how he unlocked the secrets of real estate success and financial independence. As a real estate agent and investor, Connor is passionate about helping countless clients buy their first properties. In this episode, he shares how he hustled into buying hi...

It’s time to finally take control of your financial future! With the unlimited earning potential of Airbnb properties, we wanted to sit down with experienced investor and Airbnb manager, Dan Boudeau. Dan has cracked the code to building the perfect short-term rental, and he’s made it his mission to coach clients on how they can acquire and manage their own profitable rentals with as little pain as...

At the age of 18, Jered Sturm Is the co-founder of SNS Capital group; Jered is passionate about helping investors passively grow their wealth and even retire from their day jobs. Join us as Craig and Ali learn all about Jered’s humble beginnings and how his steady and consistent progress has brought him to great heights today.   So if you’re serious about fast-tracking your real estate investing j...

In this episode, we’re thrilled to interview one of our very own, FI Team lead agent, Chad Rocke. Since his start in 2015, Chad has been a passionate advocate about escaping the rat race and maximizing your time to achieve financial independence. His unique perspectives on portfolio building have helped countless clients to retire early and passively build incredible wealth. So if you’re intereste...

If you’re thinking of making the jump to investing, why do it alone when you can have a partner join you for the ride? In this week’s episode, our guests Caleb and Kyle are passionate about spreading the good news: you CAN leave your W2 and achieve financial independence without any formal training. In less than three years, they’ve accumulated 200 doors and built a highly diverse portfolio of uni...

Investing out of state can feel intimidating for first-time investors, but our guests today are here to share why it can be the next best move for your financial independence journey! In this episode, Craig and Ali are interviewing Melissa and Matthew Roybal, a real estate power couple who are passionate about demystifying real estate investing and market trends for interested professionals. Join...

Ready to make the jump from your W2 job to real estate investing? Say no more. In today’s episode, we’re so excited to introduce our newest co-host, Ali Garced! As a military-turned-real estate agent, Ali is no stranger to career pivots, decision-making anxiety, and facing the learning curve of getting into real estate. But as she shares in this episode, taking the leap into real estate gave her t...

With the market seeming less than ideal these days, it can feel overwhelming to figure out your next moves. However, our guest today might just change your mind. With decades of experience in real estate, Andrew Syrios is here today to ease your mind and share much-needed advice on handling market volatility, raising private money, and house hacking in today’s market. Tune in as Craig and Eric dis...

Did you know about 87% of realtors fail within the first five years? But this week’s episode, we’re exploring what sets apart successful entrepreneurs from the ones who fall short. Daniel Kwak from The Kwak Brothers shares how he went from living in a poor household to becoming a wildly successful real estate investor, business owner, and speaker by his early 20s. Tune in as Daniel shares the nugg...

Whether you’re 20 or 50, it’s never too late to begin your FIRE journey. In this week’s episode, we have a special guest who has helped thousands of people kickstart their own journey of retiring early. Today, we’re so excited to share our insightful conversations with one of the pioneering voices in the FIRE world, Pete Adeney aka Mr. Money Mustache himself! Tune in as we talk about how he built...

In the house hacking industry, DIY remodels are usually the way to go. But what if we told you that you could be raking in even more with new builds and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)? Derek Sherrell is joining us this week to share everything he knows about achieving financial freedom through ADUs. With more than 25 years of experience, Derek has made it his life mission to teach people all abou...

Whether you’re 20, 30, 40, or 50, the biggest mistake you can possibly make is not starting today. Whether it’s your 9-5 job or fear of failure, no excuse is worth delaying the one thing that could drastically transform the way you earn and work. In this week’s episode, our guest shares how he overcame his analysis paralysis and built a multi-million business from scratch! From being a success sto...