

The Co-Living Show
Craig Curelop and Miller McSwain
Co-living is one of the most misunderstood, and highest-potential, strategies in residential real estate investing. Most investors hear the buzzwords, see the cash-flow claims, and immediately assume it’s either too risky, too operationally intense, or too complicated to scale. The truth is simpler: coliving work exceptionally well when built on systems, governed by operational clarity, and executed like a real business, not a side hustle. The Co-Living Show exists to make that clarity accessible for serious professionals who want smarter returns without gambling on guesswork.Hosted by BiggerPockets authors Craig Curelop and Miller McSwain, The Co-Living Show goes far beyond surface-level real estate content. This is the only real estate investing podcast dedicated exclusively to the economics, operations, regulations, and strategic frameworks that drive high-density co-living and shared housing at scale. Whether you’re new to the model or a high-earning, time-poor professional seeking exposure to a sophisticated cash-flow real estate strategy without becoming an operator, this show delivers the confidence, understanding, and insight needed to invest intelligently.Each episode takes you inside the real-world systems behind co-living performance. You’ll hear from operators running multi-market portfolios, attorneys specializing in zoning and compliance, designers who understand space optimization and profitability, lenders financing room-by-room rental strategies, and property managers and city officials shaping the future of affordable housing innovation. You’ll also hear from the Co-Living Cash Flow Community, everyday investors solving operational challenges and executing the exact frameworks discussed on the show. 👉 Join the community: www.millermcswain.com/communityThere is no fluff here. No hype. No motivational noise. Every conversation is grounded in data, regulatory insight, operational logic, and investor-level clarity. Co-living is not “passive income.” It’s not a shortcut. It’s a system. And systems — when executed correctly — produce scalable, predictable returns that outperform traditional rental models. This is not speculative theory. It’s cash-flow real estate strategy in action.Craig brings acquisitions, underwriting, and market strategy. Miller brings operations, pricing systems, and standardization frameworks that make coliving scalable. Together, they deliver an operator’s perspective of an asset class most investors only see from the outside. As BiggerPockets authors, educators, and practitioners, they simplify complexity without diluting truth: coliving works, but only when done correctly.You’ll hear underwriting breakdowns, operator case studies, deal teardowns, regulatory realities, tenant strategy, market analysis, and the economic logic behind high-density residential investing. You’ll learn how to invest passively, partner with experienced operators, or simply understand the business model in depth, even if you never plan to manage a property yourself.The Co-Living Show does not claim co-living works. It proves when, why, and under what conditions it works.If you want confidence instead of conjecture, systems instead of speculation, and clarity instead of chaos, this is your source of truth for professional-grade residential real estate investing.Subscribe and join thousands of investors building deeper understanding, stronger portfolios, and smarter strategies, without wasting time on noise.This is the future of residential real estate investing. And now you’ll finally understand how it works.
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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

May 4, 2022 • 47min
Episode 82 - From Hotels To Airbnbs: Navigating The Short And Medium-Term Real Estate Model With Jake Cohen
Many people found the path to financial independence through real estate. Today's guest has walked on that path from a young age, learning from his family to eventually taking on his own. In this episode, Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre sit down with entrepreneur and Airbnb ambassador Jake Cohen. Jake shares his journey in real estate, getting his start in hotels and falling in love with the Airbnb short-term, medium-term model. He takes us across the properties he has, the big rehabs he did, and the investment partnership he has with his mother. Talking about the elephant in the room, Jake also imparts some wisdom on preparing your properties for a potential recession. This conversation is packed with insights on the industry's current state and how you can navigate it in the future. Don't miss out!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com

Apr 27, 2022 • 46min
Episode 81 - The Path To Real Estate Success And Financial Freedom With Matt Amabile
There’s no magic to finding the path to financial freedom. It doesn’t happen overnight. You have to have the knowledge you need to get there. For Matt Amabile, that path started with self-education through books. From then, he met an investment agent who helped him begin investing in real estate properties. He eventually expanded his portfolio by having more units and properties. Now, he is on the path to complete financial freedom with a passive income from rental properties that covers his average monthly spend. Be inspired to change your life to a satisfying one by listening to this episode! 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

Apr 20, 2022 • 51min
Episode 80 - Building Better Wealth With Caleb Guilliams
If people want success, be it in their profession or the pursuit of financial freedom, they need to live with intentionality. To build better wealth, they need to be ready to face their fears. In this episode, Craig Curelop discusses investing, intentionality, and life insurance with Better Wealth Solutions Founder and CEO Caleb Guilliams. Caleb looks back at his journey, learning from mentors along the way. Full of valuable insight, seekers of financial freedom will need to listen to Caleb's words. 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.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com

Apr 13, 2022 • 42min
Episode 79 - Fueling Financial Independence Through Self-Improvement With Marcus Garrett
Self-improvement isn't often something you hear when people talk about financial independence. Make no mistake, reaching your goal means being a better version of you. In this episode, Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre talk financial freedom with entrepreneur and author Marcus Garrett. Marcus shares his story of climbing from debt and his path to financial freedom. Learn and start walking your own path towards financial freedom today. 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.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com

Mar 30, 2022 • 57min
Episode 78 - How To Break Free From Your Limiting Beliefs With Casey Franchini
Are limiting beliefs keeping you from achieving your goals? Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre sit in with Casey Franchini, Founder of Brick by Brick Wealth. Casey shares how she watched her dad try one business after another and fail each time. Watching her dad created a negative mindset in Casey, which she had to battle to succeed. Today, she wants to tell you that believing you can do it is crucial. Don’t give up; always try hard, and you can achieve whatever you want your life to be. Join in the conversation to know the steps she took to break free and reach her goals. If she can do it, you can too! You can go to www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on their first 6 months.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com

Mar 23, 2022 • 51min
Episode 77 - FIRE Movement: The Path To Financial Independence With Eric Brotman
Financial Independence is not an easy feat to conquer because money is always accompanied by shame. When you don’t have enough, you are ridiculed; when you manage to get by, you are embarrassed by people who think you make more than you do. Financial advisor Eric Brotman joins us in this episode to demystify the shame around money. He sits with Zeona McIntyre to talk about his journey to financial freedom and what went wrong along the way. Listen in as Eric shares his financial planning strategies and the different avenues he used to grow his money. Go to www.rentredi.com and use our CODE: INVEST2FI to get 50% off on your first 6 months!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com

Mar 16, 2022 • 41min
Episode 76 - Building Financial Independence By Just Talking To People With Chris Craddock
If you want to achieve financial independence, just go talk to people and build new relationships. If you're in real estate, you don't really need to know what you're doing. As long as you understand that there is a problem to be solved and you have the answer. You don't even need any advanced CRM, just call people on your phone and talk to them. Start building that empire so you can find financial independence. This is what Chris Craddock has been doing all his life. Now, he is the founder and CEO of The Redux Group. Believe it or not, he didn't have any clue about wholesaling. But he made it. Listen to his story as your hosts Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre talk to Chris Craddock in today's episode of Invest2FI.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com

Mar 9, 2022 • 42min
Episode 75 - The Path To Financial Independence With Scott Trench
Everyone wants to achieve financial independence. The question is how to achieve it. Join Craig Curelop and Zeona McIntyre as they interview Scott Trench, the CEO and President of BiggerPockets, on how to reach this goal. Scott reminisces his path to financial freedom and the steps he took to start realizing that dream. So tune in and learn great financial insights on your path to freedomLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! invest2fi.com


