INVEST2FI
Craig Curelop aka The FI Guy
Real estate is undoubtedly one of the most profitable and thriving industries out there - especially if you are looking to achieve financial independence! It offers a wide variety of ways to invest actively and passively. If you are new to real estate investing and FI, and seek the proper guidance from experts, you are in the right place. Welcome to Invest2FI, hosted by Craig Curelop. In this series, we talk with real-life house hackers, real estate (and other!) investors and real people on a mission to become financially independent. Not everybody enjoys working a 9-5 job. No one wants to be stuck in analysis-paralysis feeling unsure how to finally jump into real estate. We teach you how to exit the rat race and work on living the life you want. This is the show for beginners and learners who want to achieve financial freedom through real estate. Whether you want to increase your savings, optimize your expenses, or build a prospering income source, we have helpful solutions. We talk all the tips and tricks for making your very first purchase. We discuss how you can build your skills on this initial transaction to close better deals in the future. This is also a show for techie types who are passionate about crunching numbers and the digital side of operating business and investments. If you are drawn to financial independence, we'll enlighten you with grounded, practical strategies for achieving real estate success. Each of our guests offers creative and practical strategies to begin a real estate investing career. They break down every single investing tactic you can emulate yourself. Receive essential lessons from their experiences as they open up about their real estate journey. They reflect on the moments when they got lucky or proved their intelligence and offer their fair share of “horror” stories too. Guests embrace their vulnerabilities and speak about challenges and failures, explaining how to overcome or avoid them. There is no better host for this podcast that Craig Curelop. His is a living testaments of what you should aspire to be in this industry. Achieving financial independence in his twenties, he take pride in his first-hand experiences through every facet of real estate. Craig specializes in a unique style of real estate investing called house hacking. He literally wrote the book on it: The House Hacking Strategy. This method purchases multi-unit properties and rents them out by portion. Craig is also the lead broker of The FI Team. If you are stuck in an unfulfilling corporate job, let this show bring you far more rewarding opportunities. Craig is your guide to making a major career shift and becoming part of the exciting world of real estate. Do not feel discouraged by the towering paperwork and complex principles. Equip yourself with the right knowledge and strategies, and you are good to go! Whether you are starting an active or passive venture, the key in real estate is proper training and a constant desire for growth. Invest2FI fortifies your confidence and provides you with a smooth, clear path to success. Listen to the podcast today!
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Nov 30, 2022 • 48min
Episode 112 - Becoming An Expert On Short-Term Rentals At 20 With Bailey Kramer
Many who pursue a real estate career want to get out of the limiting corporate space and write their own success stories. This mindset pushed Bailey Kramer to invest in this space even before graduating college. Now, he manages short-term rentals across four states. He joins Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre to share how he started in multi-family, tried fix and flip, and did long-term rentals before becoming an Airbnb host. Bailey talks about how acquiring an old lake house allowed him to generate huge profits from bookings even without putting proper marketing plans in place. Affiliates1. www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on their first 6 months.www.rentredi.com — CODE: INVEST2FI 2. Kaplan Real Estate Education (we have the recording as well)They can go to the website -https://www.kapre.com/ and use our CODE - Invest2 3. AirBnB Hosting courseThis course is designed to walk you step by step from purchasing a property, setting it up to rent, to becoming an AirBNB SuperHost.You can register FREE COURSE here:https://www.stepbystepbnb.com/a/2147508384/zG79Sujh 4. Rocket Dollar - Rocket Dollar is a provider of self-directed retirement accounts for individuals. Through our accounts, our customers are no longer limited to the investments offered by traditional retirement account providers. With a Rocket Dollar account, account holders can invest in anything they want with "checkbook control." Allowed investments include real estate, private equity, small business and peer to peer lending, and much more.Link:https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100586418-13920066 5. Personal Capital - Financial Software and Wealth Management. You get $20 Dollar when using the link belowhttps://personalcapital.sjv.io/zaMMqx 6. Beyond PricingAutomated dynamic pricing solutionFree 30-day trialLink:beyond.sjv.io/b3XBN9 7. Price labs - is a Revenue Management for Vacation Rentals- Get $10 off from your first bill. Link:https://pricelabs.co/users/sign_up?referral=7GlSXn 8. Rethink the Rat Race - Air BnB course- Get a discounted price for the courseLink:https://invest2fi--rethinktheratrace.thrivecart.com/remote-airbnb-management/
Nov 23, 2022 • 54min
Episode 111 - Seller Financing: A Creative Tool For A Changing Market With Nathaniel Smith
As cliché as it sounds, the only thing that is ever truly constant is change. Bearing this in mind, the only way we can take control of the situation is by preparation. And in a changing market, nothing beats having multiple tools in your tool belt to face the changes head-on. Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre invite a very timely guest who can provide us with one of those: creative finance. In this episode, Nathaniel Smith, a pharmacist and real estate investor, takes us through his journey of achieving financial freedom through seller financing. He dives deep into his deals, both big and small, and gives us a peek into how he negotiates terms. Emphasizing the importance of relationships in this industry, Nathaniel then shares insights on working with sellers, partners, banks, and, most importantly, mentors. A changing market is surmountable with creative thinking. Let this conversation guide you in navigating the ups and downs of this industry. Affiliates1. www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on their first 6 months.www.rentredi.com — CODE: INVEST2FI 2. Kaplan Real Estate Education (we have the recording as well)They can go to the website -https://www.kapre.com/ and use our CODE - Invest2 3. AirBnB Hosting courseThis course is designed to walk you step by step from purchasing a property, setting it up to rent, to becoming an AirBNB SuperHost.You can register FREE COURSE here:https://www.stepbystepbnb.com/a/2147508384/zG79Sujh 4. Rocket Dollar - Rocket Dollar is a provider of self-directed retirement accounts for individuals. Through our accounts, our customers are no longer limited to the investments offered by traditional retirement account providers. With a Rocket Dollar account, account holders can invest in anything they want with "checkbook control." Allowed investments include real estate, private equity, small business and peer to peer lending, and much more.Link:https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100586418-13920066 5. Personal Capital - Financial Software and Wealth Management. You get $20 Dollar when using the link belowhttps://personalcapital.sjv.io/zaMMqx 6. Beyond PricingAutomated dynamic pricing solutionFree 30-day trialLink:beyond.sjv.io/b3XBN9 7. Price labs - is a Revenue Management for Vacation Rentals- Get $10 off from your first bill. Link:https://pricelabs.co/users/sign_up?referral=7GlSXn 8. Rethink the Rat Race - Air BnB course- Get a discounted price for the courseLink:https://invest2fi--rethinktheratrace.thrivecart.com/remote-airbnb-management/
Nov 16, 2022 • 50min
Episode 110 - Andrew Tom On Finding His Why Through House Hacking
It's only when you are faced with death is when you start to realize your why. Firefighter Andrew Tom faced this decision when he was literally face-to-face with fire. He realized at that point that he should be building for financial freedom, and he found that in real estate by house hacking.Join Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre as they talk to Andrew Tom about his house hacking experience. Learn what happened to him after the building fire that changed his life. Discover how he got into real estate and managed to house hack in San Diego, of all places! Listen to his crazy stories of how he met his realtor and how he dealt with squatters. Find your why today by listening to Andrew's story.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
Nov 9, 2022 • 45min
Episode 109 - Road To Financial Independence: From Investing In Rentals To Being An Agent With Ali Garced
Wealth building can be ten times more exhausting if you measure it against the successes of others. Slaving away to grow that number can take out the feeling of freedom you wanted in the first place. This episode's guest is light years ahead, maturity-wise, letting her journey simply be for herself and to do the things she loves. Ali Garced joins Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre to share her journey to financial independence, from the military to real estate. She tells us about her first property, becoming a landlord, and dealing with bad tenants. Ali eventually upped her real estate game and purchased more properties, going into short-term and medium-term rentals. Moving further, she then shares how she transitioned from investor to agent. Affiliates1. www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on their first 6 months.www.rentredi.com — CODE: INVEST2FI 2. Kaplan Real Estate Education (we have the recording as well)They can go to the website - https://www.kapre.com/ and use our CODE - Invest2 3. AirBnB Hosting courseThis course is designed to walk you step by step from purchasing a property, setting it up to rent, to becoming an AirBNB SuperHost.You can register FREE COURSE here: https://www.stepbystepbnb.com/a/2147508384/zG79Sujh 4. Rocket Dollar - Rocket Dollar is a provider of self-directed retirement accounts for individuals. Through our accounts, our customers are no longer limited to the investments offered by traditional retirement account providers. With a Rocket Dollar account, account holders can invest in anything they want with "checkbook control." Allowed investments include real estate, private equity, small business and peer to peer lending, and much more.https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100586418-13920066 5. Personal Capital - Financial Software and Wealth Management. You get $20 Dollar when using the link belowhttps://personalcapital.sjv.io/zaMMqx 6. Beyond PricingAutomated dynamic pricing solutionFree 30-day trial
Nov 2, 2022 • 56min
Episode 108 - How To Get Started In Real Estate Investing With Ashley Kehr
Are you looking to get started in real estate investing? You might learn a thing or two from today’s guest. Ashley Kehr is a real estate investor and the host of BiggerPocket’s Real Estate Rookie Podcast. Her real estate journey started when she began looking into ways to build her wealth and gain financial independence. In this episode, she chats with Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre about how she found, funded, and closed those first deals that led her to pursue real estate and achieve the financial freedom she always wanted. They discuss finding the right partner to fund deals, different ways to purchase properties, and tips on diversifying your portfolio to create a more secure future long-term. Learn how to define your financial goals, and don’t miss the golden nuggets from Ashley’s story by tuning in to this episode. Affiliates1. www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on their first 6 months.www.rentredi.com — CODE: INVEST2FI 2. Kaplan Real Estate Education (we have the recording as well)They can go to the website - https://www.kapre.com/ and use our CODE - Invest2 3. Air BnB Hosting courseThis course is designed to walk you step by step from purchasing a property, setting it up to rent, to becoming an AirBNB SuperHost.You can register FREE COURSE here: https://www.stepbystepbnb.com/a/2147508384/zG79Sujh 4. Rocket Dollar - Rocket Dollar is a provider of self-directed retirement accounts for individuals. Through our accounts, our customers are no longer limited to the investments offered by traditional retirement account providers. With a Rocket Dollar account, account holders can invest in anything they want with "checkbook control." Allowed investments include real estate, private equity, small business and peer to peer lending, and much more.https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100586418-13920066 5. Personal Capital - Financial Software and Wealth Management. You get $20 Dollar when using the link bel
Oct 26, 2022 • 56min
Episode 107 - 30-Day Stay: A Real Estate Investor’s Guide To Mastering The Medium-Term Rental With Sarah Weaver
Want to know how today’s guest doubled her cash flow by switching from long-term to medium-term rentals? Sarah Weaver is a coach, speaker, real estate investor, and entrepreneur. She joins Zeona McIntyre for a deep dive into their book, 30-Day Stay: A Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Mastering the Medium-Term Rental. Sarah has found success investing and managing medium-term rentals, but that wasn’t always the case. In this episode, she shares her journey, her mindset going into deals, and different strategies that help her close them. The two also delve into property management, creative financing, furnishing, tenant relationships, and their experiences with medium-term rental properties. Plus, learn about Sarah’s retreat for investors, where she encourages them to live their life and enjoy the reaps of their investments. Tune in to this jam-packed episode to learn more about Sarah’s journey and get useful tips! Affiliates!1. www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on their first 6 months.www.rentredi.com — CODE: INVEST2FI 2. Kaplan Real Estate Education (we have the recording as well)They can go to the website - https://www.kapre.com/ and use our CODE - Invest2 3. Air BnB Hosting courseThis course is designed to walk you step by step from purchasing a property, setting it up to rent, to becoming an AirBNB SuperHost.You can register FREE COURSE here: https://www.stepbystepbnb.com/a/2147508384/zG79Sujh 4. Rocket Dollar - Rocket Dollar is a provider of self-directed retirement accounts for individuals. Through our accounts, our customers are no longer limited to the investments offered by traditional retirement account providers. With a Rocket Dollar account, account holders can invest in anything they want with "checkbook control." Allowed investments include real estate, private equity, small business and peer to peer lending, and much more.
Oct 19, 2022 • 37min
Episode 106 – House Hacking Your Way To Financial Freedom With Jon Hill
House hacking can change your life. You get to keep your property and all the benefits while someone else has to pay your mortgage. This is all done in your house. You just need to find a tenant or a friend you trust to lease it with you. It is one of the best ways to reach that financial freedom you have always wanted. Join Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre as they talk to real estate investor Jon Hill about how he discovered house hacking. Learn how he did it even when he knew nothing about real estate. Discover his deals and how he dealt with sloppy tenants, partnerships, and more. Start educating yourself and be willing to try today.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
Oct 12, 2022 • 40min
Episode 105 - How To Maximize Your Profit In Short-Term Rental Airbnbs With Eric Yu
Is acquiring Airbnb rental properties more profitable than a rental arbitrage model? The short answer is yes, and today’s guest will tell you why. Eric Yu is a short-term rental Airbnb expert and a real estate agent. He chats with hosts Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre to share his real estate journey and discuss why acquiring properties for Airbnb short-term rentals is the better way to maximize your profit and achieve financial independence. Eric’s journey also shows how you don’t need to be in the big city to make Airbnb work. Tune in to learn more about how he found his path in real estate and helping others do the same!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
Oct 5, 2022 • 42min
Episode 104 - How Bigger Pockets And Money Makeover Kickstarted Megan Blythe’s Journey Into Real Estate
Megan Blythe, a real estate investor, shares her path on how she pursued real estate investing after she listened to Bigger Pockets and read the book, The Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. Before COVID and the market went insane, Megan acquired her first property and redid the house, almost by herself, after her debt-to-income ratio increased. In this episode, Megan shares the rest of the story of how she progressed in her real estate investing career. If you want to learn more about how she made her astonishing trajectory in real estate, hit that play button and listen to this episode now! You can also check these out!1. Go to www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on their first 6 months.2. Kaplan Real Estate EducationGo to the website - https://www.kapre.com/ and use our CODE - Invest23. Air BnB Hosting courseThis course is designed to walk you step by step from purchasing a property, setting it up to rent, to becoming an AirBNB SuperHost.You can register here: https://www.stepbystepbnb.com/a/2147508384/zG79SujhLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
Sep 28, 2022 • 41min
Episode 103 - The Do’s And Don’ts Of Real Estate Investing And Where It Is Headed With Dave Meyer
Falling in love too soon can go both ways. And for real estate, it can make you miss details you should have noticed if you were not too caught up in the process. These are just a few of the lessons that new investors learn the hard way. And to save you from falling into the same trap, Housing Market Analyst and VP of Data & Analytics at BiggerPockets, Dave Meyer, shares the do's and don'ts when investing in real estate. He recounts past deals and shares his personal prediction of where the future of the real estate market is heading. If you are looking to invest in passive income, or just looking out for a new home, tune in and get good insights on your best bets for making a great deal. Go to www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on their first 6 months. Find out more about Kaplan Real Estate Education and use our CODE - Invest2 Do you want to become an Airbnb Host? We have an Airbnb Hosting course designed to walk you step by step from purchasing a property, setting it up to rent, to becoming an Airbnb Superhost. Register here!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
