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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Sep 21, 2022 • 53min
Episode 102 - Anything Is Possible If You Take Action: A 20-Year Old Investor’s Real Estate Journey With Jabbar Adesada
Anything is possible as long as you take action. Jabbar Adesada was always the different kid in school, and he decided that he was going to fit in when he was rich. Now, he’s a full-time military and got $10,000 of passive income while only being 20 years old! He’s done short-term rentals and house-hacking and even has a deal in the Great Smoky Mountains.Join Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre as they talk to Jabbar about his real estate investor journey towards financial freedom. Learn more about his deals and how he just constantly took action. He may not have known what he was doing or didn’t have any money at that time, but he still continued to put one foot in front of the other. Discover why it’s important to surround yourself with like-minded individuals so you can achieve your goals no matter what!You can go to www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on your first 6 months.You can also go to the website – https://www.kapre.com and use our CODE – Invest2AirBnB 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 14, 2022 • 40min
Episode 101 - Why Taking Action Is Key To Making It In Real Estate With Ashley Wolkomir
There are different tips and strategies for entering any new business venture. But the most vital step to making it in any industry is first taking action. Ashley Wolkomir is a self-employed real estate investor and realtor. From buying a hotdog stall to being a live-in landlord and now looking into buying her own properties, taking action has always been the key to Ashley’s entrepreneurial endeavors. Action is also what will drive her success. In this episode, Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre chat with Ashley about how she’s venturing into real estate and finding her path after leaving her previous jobs and entering self-employment. Learn from her journey and be inspired by her story to start investing. We have an affiliate program added to the show (we have the recording as well), please highlight they can go to www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on their first 6 months. www.rentredi.com — CODE: INVEST2FI Another Affiliate - 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 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. They can register here: https://www.stepbystepbnb.com/a/2147508384/zG79SujhLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
Sep 7, 2022 • 44min
Episode 100 - The Story Behind BiggerPockets With Josh Dorkin
For this very special 100th podcast episode, Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre are joined by no other than Josh Dorkin. He reflects on his colorful journey of discovering real estate and the amazing story of founding BiggerPockets. Josh shares how a simple collective of real estate resources grew into a vast community that brings millions of people together. He also talks about the importance of vetting business partners, staying true to his goals no matter what, and treasuring every meaningful relationship he has built.We have an affiliate program added to the show (we have the recording as well), please highlight they can go to www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on their first 6 months.www.rentredi.com — CODE: INVEST2FIAnother Affiliate - Kaplan Real Estate Education (we have the recording as well)They can go to the website - https://www.kapre.com/ and use our CODE - Invest2Air 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.They can register here: https://www.stepbystepbnb.com/a/2147508384/zG79Sujh
Aug 31, 2022 • 50min
Episode 99 - Maximizing Profit Through House Hacking With Kenny Smith
With plenty of opportunities to earn in real estate, it’s all about finding the right strategy that will work for your financial goals. Joining us today is Kenny Smith, a real estate investor and agent that’s killing the game in house hacking, Airbnb, and short-term rental space. In this episode, he chats with hosts Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre about maximizing profits using those strategies with practical tips and lessons based on his own experiences. Plus, get his insight on the long-term profitability of short-term rentals and why you might want to look into investing in medium-term rentals next. Be guided on your next real estate investment by tuning in.We have an affiliate program added to the show, you can go to www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on your first 6 months.www.rentredi.com — CODE: INVEST2FIAnother Affiliate – Kaplan Real Estate Education (we have the recording as well)You can go to the website – https://www.kapre.com/ and use our CODE – Invest2Air 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
Aug 24, 2022 • 54min
Episode 98 - Seeking Out Opportunities To Create Financial Freedom With Rich Fettke
Are you trying to climb the corporate ladder in the hope that you’ll achieve the financial freedom that you want? Is working hard enough? It’s time to unlock your infinite potential. Listen to your hosts, Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre, as they talk with Rich Fettke about manifesting what you want, taking action, and creating financial freedom. Rich is a licensed real estate broker, active investor, and co-founder of RealWealth. In this episode, he explains the secrets of financially successful people in staying focused. He also shares critical insights on the importance of seeking excellent opportunities and being determined to achieve your goals. Tune in to learn how to secure passive income, improve decision-making, and build the life you have always dreamed of.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
Aug 17, 2022 • 54min
Episode 97 – House Hacking: A Life Hack To Financial Independence With Isaac Archuleta
It is no secret that there are multiple ways to achieve financial freedom through real estate. One of them is house hacking. Tune in to this episode as Denver real estate investor Isaac Archuleta of Money Mailbox shares his journey on how he started investing in real estate and how he stumbled into house hacking as an investment strategy. He shares how this life hack led him to financial freedom at 30 years old! Isaac also talks about keeping his business in medical device sales, increasing his active income annually while doing house hacking simultaneously. Gain more beneficial tips and advice from Isaac as he guides you to house hack your way to financial independence.We have an affiliate program added to the show.Go to www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on your first 6 months.Kaplan Real Estate Education. You can go to the website https://www.kapre.com/ and use our CODE – Invest2Airbnb 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
Aug 10, 2022 • 33min
Episode 96 – From Pharmacy To Real Estate: An Investor’s Journey To Financial Independence With Dylan Koch
House hacking can be a great way to get into real estate and start your way to financial freedom. It is the strategy of living in a property you own while renting out part of it to other tenants. Dylan Koch, a pharmacy graduate, always knows that financial prudence is important. After spending hundreds of hours learning about personal finance and investing, Dylan decided that real estate would be his preferred method towards financial independence. Join in as he tells his story about how he worked his way up to financial independence – from house hacking and partnership to raising other people’s money and creating a legacy. We have an affiliate program added to the show (we have the recording as well), you can go to www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on your first 6 months. www.rentredi.com — CODE: INVEST2FI Another Affiliate - Kaplan Real Estate Education (we have the recording as well)You can go to the website - https://www.kapre.com/ and use our CODE - Invest2 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/zG79SujhThe Gap and the Gain The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success https://www.amazon.com/Gap-Gain-Achievers-Happiness-Confidence/dp/1401964362Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
Aug 3, 2022 • 53min
Episode 95 - A Good Real Estate Market Is Your Path To Wealth With Sean Allen
If you are new to real estate, it's important to know where to start. Choose your real estate market wisely and go take action. You want a location that's affordable and familiar. Maybe, you already have a few contacts in there. Just always pick the easy route, especially if you are new. Once you get all those things done, then you can start house hacking and find more ways to earn money. Join Craig Curelop as he talks to Sean Allen about how he went from nothing to a million dollars in real estate. Sean is a Managing Partner at DAS Estates LLC and is the owner of Sean’s Resume Shop where he coaches people on their careers. Sean also helps clients with their first, second, or next real estate investment with his Real Goal Setter platform. Find out Sean found out about real estate and what market he started in. Learn his house hack strategy that he and his business partner are using to reach financial freedom. Get your freedom with real estate today!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
Jul 27, 2022 • 52min
Episode 94 - Creating Your Best, Financially Independent Life With Brian Luebben
We have all dreamed of achieving financial independence. And we have kind of accepted that it may come to us later in life. However, our guest today shows that it is not impossible to become financially free early! Craig Curelop sits down with real estate investor, podcaster, and entrepreneur, Brian Luebben. In this episode, Brian discusses his journey to financial independence and how he quit his corporate job and created the life of his dreams with real estate. He shares how he house hacked his way to become financially free at just 27 years old, traveling around the world and doing the things he loves. Join Brian as he tells us more about the steps he took to achieve that independence. Not only that but how he is also inspiring others with their own journeys. Find great nuggets of wisdom here and start living your ideal life every single day. We have an affiliate program added to the show (we have the recording as well). They can go to www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on their first 6 months.www.rentredi.com — CODE: INVEST2FI Another Affiliate - 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 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. They can register here: https://www.stepbystepbnb.com/a/2147508384/zG79SujhLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
Jul 20, 2022 • 44min
Episode 93 - Lars Anderson On How Real Estate Can Be The Key To Your Financial Independence
Are you looking for better ways to achieve financial independence? Real estate investing could be the solution you’ve been looking for. Joining host Craig Curelop today is Lars Anderson. Lars went from a traditional W2 job, going cold turkey straight into being a real estate agent, and then absolutely crushing it in the business and building a rental portfolio of over 30 units for over $8,000 a month or $100,000 a year. How did he do it? Tune in as he shares his journey along with helpful tips and strategies you can implement to help you succeed in real estate. Not every investment works for everyone. Don’t miss this episode and get important financial advice to help you build your wealth for generations to come.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
