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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Jul 13, 2022 • 54min
Episode 92- Shared Spaces For Financial Freedom - The Art Of House Hacking With Ian Jimeno
Moving out to live independently can be both an exciting and scary idea. Imagine how you would feel about buying your first home. But it doesn’t have to be daunting because you can leverage the power of house hacking! In this episode, Ian Jimeno shares how he stumbled upon a real estate seminar where he learned about a concept called "house hacking" and how he applied it with his first property: a duplex in the heart of San Diego, west of North Park where he lived in one of the units, rented out a room in the same unit, and rented out the other unit. Since then he has invested in other properties and has proven that real estate is an incredible investment, especially after seeing the price of his duplex in San Diego increase $200,000 over 2 years. Tune in and learn how you can start investing and be on your way to financial freedom!Big News! Invest2FI has partnered with Rentredi for their property management where they can send applications, do background and credit checks, and take rental payments all in one software. And when you go to www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI, you get 50% off on your first 6 months.Do you want to be a real agent like us? Go to Kaplan Real Estate Education and get your license! You can use our CODE - Invest2 and get discounts! 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. Register here: https://www.stepbystepbnb.com/a/2147508384/zG79SujhLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
Jul 6, 2022 • 55min
Episode 91 - Spend Less And Invest More For Financial Independence With Amberly Grant
Are you interested in saving money to start investing in the real estate industry? In this episode, Amberly Grant shares her story of achieving financial independence. It was not an easy task, and she wasn't earning a lot of money, so she had to spend less, which quite frankly was good for her since she believes she is naturally frugal. She emphasizes the importance of attending different meetups and building relationships with people who know much about investing. Tune into this episode to gain valuable insights on attaining the financial freedom you have always dreamed of.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
Jun 29, 2022 • 43min
Episode 90 - Wealth-Building Towards Financial Independence With Jordy Clark
Who says nineteen is too young to think about financial independence? Not our guest today who, at nineteen years old, found his Eureka moment to live a financially independent life. Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre sit down with Jordy Clark, the co-founder and Managing Member of Silicon Slopes Capital Partners, LLC. In this episode, Jordy talks about his journey from taking the traditional path to discovering real estate as a path toward achieving freedom. He also dives deep into the pressures of trying to keep up with top-producing agents and shares the mindset that took him to find success. Going further into wealth-building, Jordy touches on the magic formula, cash for keys, marketing, and wholesaling. He then breaks down the pros and cons of buying at auction or foreclosures and gives advice on truly living financially free. Don't miss out on Jordy's wisdom by tuning into this conversation. 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
Jun 22, 2022 • 56min
Episode 89 - Advantages Of Rent By The Room With Johnny Wolff
The average rent by the room is 50% higher than the traditional house model. Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre discuss this with Johnny Wolff, the founder of HomeRoom Coliving. Johnny talks about how rent by the room is also more affordable overall, especially for the younger people who don’t have credit yet, or just started to. With HomeRoom, it’s also possible for investors to invest remotely. Join in the conversation to learn more! Rentredi You can go to www.rentredi.com and use CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on your first 6 months.www.rentredi.com — CODE: INVEST2FI Kaplan Real Estate Education Visit https://www.kapre.com/ and 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/zG79SujhLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
Jun 15, 2022 • 53min
Episode 88 - Intentional Saving: The Journey Towards Financial Freedom With Justin Taylor
Are you keeping track of how you are spending your money? Our guest, Justin Taylor, talks about intentional saving and why you should spend on things that will bring you happiness and fulfillment. From the military to his corporate job, he kept records of his expenses to analyze what aspects he could trim down to save more money, all to achieve financial independence. Today, he is making millions and enjoying the fruits of his labor. Some say you’re going to miss out on life if you’re always working hard and saving money, so you have to pick one or the other. Justin is proof that you can have both. Tune in to discover how! If you want to join our affiliate program, go to www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on your first 6 months. To join our other program - Kaplan Real Estate Education – go to https://www.kapre.com/ and use our CODE - Invest2.
Jun 8, 2022 • 52min
Episode 87 - Tapping Into Your Home Equity Without Borrowing Money With Matthew Sullivan
Are you having problems with your home equity? In this episode, Matthew Sullivan shares details on what their company, QuantmRE, is doing to help people in this space. Before settling in the real estate industry, Matthew had the opportunity to experience working in several industries. Now with QuantmRE, his team is solving a major problem for homeowners who want to access the equity in their homes without taking on more debt using their equity freedom platform. How are they doing it, and how can you take advantage of it? Tune in for the answers! If you want to join our affiliate program, go to www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on your first 6 months. To join our other program - Kaplan Real Estate Education – go to https://www.kapre.com/ and use our CODE - Invest2.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
Jun 1, 2022 • 47min
Episode 86 - How To Be Financially Independent Faster Through Real Estate With Antoinette Munroe
How do you become financially independent through real estate? Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre sit with Antoinette Munroe, who developed Budget ABC's, House Hacking, and Travel Hacking strategies that accelerated her path to financial independence. The first thing you need to do is to invest in yourself. Listen to podcasts and go to your local real estate investors association meetings to research. Then act on what you’ve learned. The best teacher is watching other people fail or do some things wrong. The best advice? Trust yourself. Tune in for more!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
May 25, 2022 • 56min
Episode 85 - Finding The True Meaning Of Financial Independence With Jordan Grumet
Working in healthcare as a doctor will provide you with a high-income stream. But it’s not all rainbows and butterflies. The profession involves stress, burnout, and physical fatigue because of the long hours and weight of responsibility. This urged our guest, Jordan Grumet, to find investments that can enable him to retire as a physician and have the financial independence he is yearning for. He is now a blogger, podcaster, and writer pursuing his passion for deep conversations about money and life. What good is money if your life is miserable? Financial independence isn’t just having lots of money. It should also mean not sacrificing your health and family time. Make every moment in your life count. Join us to learn more about financial independence, building wealth, and living a joyous life!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
May 18, 2022 • 46min
Episode 84 - How Investing In Airbnb Can Increase Your Cashflow With Zeona McIntyre And Craig Curelop
Do you need to pump up your cashflow? Investing in Airbnb is a great idea. Hosts Zeona McIntyre and Craig Curelop talk about investment strategies, FAQ questions, and market changes. Zeona shares how Airbnb was supposed to be at an all-time high last year. But great rates are coming through this year. House hacking by renting out your house on Airbnb can open up a passive income stream to bolster financial independence. Tune in to discover more trends in current investment strategies. Affiliate Programs:You 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 EducationYou 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/zG79SujhLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
May 11, 2022 • 46min
Episode 83 - Investing: The Path To Financial Independence With James Lowery
The real estate industry is filled with wonderful opportunities. Join us in this episode as we listen to James Lowery’s path to financial independence. James was working in a physical therapy clinic when he overheard a conversation that intrigued him. That’s when he learned of Mr. Money Mustache's site, where he was able to read blogs and forums related to saving money. As a result, he changed his life course, selling his possessions, such as his car, replacing it with a bike, packing food for lunch, and many more to save money. He even encouraged his wife to go onboard with him. James and his wife were able to save money and invest in real estate and slowly grew their rental properties and portfolios. But that path doesn't come without challenges. How were they able to survive the pandemic? Stay tuned and find out!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com
