Episode 264 - Craig Curelop’s Final Invest2Fi Episode | 5 Years of Real Estate Growth & Co-Living

After over five years and more than 260 episodes, host Craig Curelop, known as The FI Guy and a leading voice in real estate investing and financial independence, announces the bittersweet farewell of the Invest2FI Podcast. In this short but heartfelt episode, Craig reflects on the podcast’s incredible journey, lessons learned from scaling and focus, and what’s next for his ventures in co-living, real estate investing, and coaching.  

Gain insight into his mindset shift, upcoming projects with The FI Team and HomeCrew.co, and how to stay connected as Craig continues to inspire investors nationwide. 

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 

[00:19] Farewell announcement and reflections on five transformative years of Invest2FI.[00:29] Craig explains his decision to discontinue the podcast and lessons from Scaling.com. 
[01:18] Insights from Benjamin Hardy and learning to eliminate tasks “below the floor.” 
[02:02] Shifting focus to The FI Team’s mission to reduce the U.S. retirement age to 55. [02:20] Deep dive into co-living investments and operational scaling strategies. 
[02:52] Discussing future growth models including franchising and investor funds. 
[03:34] Why co-living aligns with solving America’s housing affordability crisis. 
[04:07] Craig assures continued real estate work and support for investors nationwide. 
[05:01] Details on property management structure and criteria for co-living homes. 
[05:52] Heartfelt goodbye, gratitude to listeners, and an invitation to stay connected. 

HOST 

Craig Curelop    

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefiguy    

📘 Book: https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-house-hacking-strategy    

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